Metcash

Store Fit Out Manager

Metcash  •  Port Melbourne, AU (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a Store Fit Out Manager to join our Store Development team, playing a key role in delivering new store builds and relocations across our Total Tools network.

This is a hands‑on, end‑to‑end role where you’ll take ownership of planning, coordinating and delivering retail fit‑outs, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, on budget and to brand standards.

You’ll work closely with internal teams, franchisees and external partners, and will be on the road regularly, seeing your projects come to life from concept through to handover. Ideal candidate will be comfortable travelling nationally, including spending 3 – 4 weeks away from home a few times each year.

What you’ll be doing

  • Managing the planning and delivery of new store builds and store relocations
  • Coordinating fit‑out projects to meet timelines, budgets and compliance requirements
  • Partnering with franchisees to guide them through the fit‑out process
  • Liaising with suppliers, trades and contractors to lock in best‑practice outcomes
  • Ensuring WH&S, BCA and all regulatory requirements are met across every site
  • Conducting site visits to assess suitability and oversee progress
  • Managing budgets, reporting and project documentation through to final handover

You’re likely a match if you have

  • Solid experience managing retail fit‑outs or construction projects, ideally in big‑box or large‑format retail
  • Strong understanding of shop fit‑out, joinery and construction processes
  • Knowledge of WH&S, BCA and local, state and federal compliance requirements
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders at once
  • Confident communication skills and a practical, solutions‑focused mindset
  • High attention to detail, strong organisation and the ability to work autonomously
  • Flexibility to travel interstate as required

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well‑being, growth, and belonging:

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)
🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

At Total Tools & Hardware Group (Part of Metcash), we’re more than just a group of hardware and tool retailers — we’re a national network helping build stronger communities.

Backed by trusted brands like Mitre 10, Total Tools, and Home Timber & Hardware, TTHG supports independently owned, joint venture, and company‑owned stores across Australia.

With a strong focus on local ownership and expert advice, we give tradies, builders, and DIYers the edge they need to tackle any job — big or small. Whether it’s trade‑quality tools from Total Tools or reliable hardware from Mitre 10 and HTH, TTHG is the powerhouse behind the stores that keep Australia building.


This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not submit profiles or make contact regarding this opportunity.

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Metcash

About Metcash

At Metcash, we’re the power behind an independent Australia & New Zealand. From the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927, we’ve been backing independents and strengthening the communities they operate in for almost 100 years. With a national network of more than 10,000 independent retailers and a further 90,000 wholesalers, we’re the driving force behind local, family-owned businesses – sticking up for the little guys and helping them become the best stores in town. And while we may be large in size, we’ll always be locals at heart.

Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in food, liquor and hardware. We have over 80 years of experience supporting and championing the interests of independent grocery, liquor and hardware sectors. Headquartered in Sydney, our world class distribution facilities across the country allow us to operate on a huge scale to unite Australia's independent grocers, delivering products to more than 10,000 retail premises and a further 90,000 wholesale customers across the food, grocery, liquor and hardware markets. Our network of Successful Independents includes a large portfolio of brands such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware, Cellarbrations and the Bottle-O.

At Metcash we have a single purpose - Successful Independents - it is at the heart of everything we do. Success starts with our people. Employing over 6,000 people, Metcash champions the interests of the independent retail industry. We are a team of people who are resilient and empowered, who take initiative and pride in their work and above all operate with integrity. Our core operations are key to providing our customers and retailers with merchandising, operations and marketing support through our strong retail brands.

Whilst we operate on a huge scale, we think big but we act local. We believe that independence is worth fighting for and this is at the core of our business divisions.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Macquarie Park, AU
Year Founded
1927
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