Joining the Metcash Family
At Metcash, you're part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support. Being part of something bigger means your part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you'll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.
About The Opportunity
Are you a strategic property leader passionate about turning network strategy into commercial growth? Metcash is looking for a Head of Property Development to lead the design and execution of a national property strategy that supports the sustainable growth of our Food division.
In this high-impact, leadership role, you'll be responsible for translating business objectives into a forward-thinking network development plan—covering new sites, refurbishments, relocations, and competitive defence. Partnering with senior leaders across Property, Finance, and Operations, you'll ensure alignment with customer demand, brand strategy, and future market opportunities. If you're ready to shape the future of our Food network and drive long-term value, this could be your next step.
In this Role
* Lead the development and execution of a national property and network strategy aligned to the Food Pillar's commercial objectives.
* Own and evolve the 3–5 year network plan including store openings, closures, relocations, and refurbishments.
* Use demographic, geospatial, and competitor data to identify growth opportunities and inform property decisions.
* Oversee the performance of the existing portfolio, identifying optimisation opportunities and market risks.
* Set and uphold clear investment criteria, site selection governance, and capital evaluation standards.
* Lead the competitor defence strategy through land banking, site intelligence, and lease management.
* Collaborate with internal partners (Store Development, Group Property, State Operations) to ensure pipeline readiness and project execution.
* Represent the Food division in enterprise-wide network and strategy forums.
* Deliver insights, forecasts, and scenario models that influence executive-level decisions.
* Maintain a national view of property activity and risk across the entire development lifecycle.
You're Likely a Match If
* You have 10+ years' experience in property development, network planning, or retail expansion.
* You bring a deep understanding of customer-driven retail property strategy.
* You can translate business strategy into network plans grounded in analytics and commercial acumen.
* You're skilled in geospatial analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning tools.
* You've led high-performing teams across regions and functions.
* You're commercially minded, with a strong grasp of property economics, ROI metrics, and capital efficiency.
* You're highly collaborative, influencing senior stakeholders with clarity and data-led storytelling.
* You have tertiary qualifications in Property, Commerce, Strategy, or a related discipline.
* Experience in partner-led or franchise environments is a plus.
Life at Metcash
Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.
Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a Flex Ready accredited workplace