Why You'll Love this Role Join Metcash and help shape the future of our national property portfolio. As our National Lease Administration Manager, you'll work at the intersection of Property and Legal, managing a broad range of leasing and property matters across Australia and New Zealand. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of complex property documentation, build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, drive process improvements, and make a tangible impact within a team-oriented and high-performing team.
Extra Reasons to Join Us
Hybrid working options – 3 days week in office.
Flexible work options – this role can be offered as 4 days per week
Free onsite parking
Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
Additional leave and wellbeing initiatives
Mental health and wellbeing support programs
Opportunity to support Australia's independent retailers and communities
Your Role with Metcash
Manage the end-to-end process for property legal documentation across the national portfolio.
Draft, review and negotiate leases, licences, assignments, notices and other property-related agreements.
Partner with Property and Legal teams to prioritise and progress matters efficiently.
Provide practical guidance on property and leasing matters.
Manage legal work-in-progress to ensure timely resolution of issues.
Review and manage external legal invoices, budgets and cost tracking.
Conduct legal research and analyse relevant legislation and documentation.
Drive process improvements and develop best-practice systems and documentation.
What You'll Bring
Experience in a similar property law, lease administration or legal role.
Strong understanding of property and leasing legislation.
Proven ability to draft and negotiate legal documentation.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organisational capability.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commercial acumen and sound problem-solving skills.
Experience with PEXA or other online property and conveyancing platforms is advantageous.
Part of something bigger: Backing local brilliance is at the heart of what we do. As Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, Metcash proudly supports independent retailers behind iconic brands such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Total Tools, Cellarbrations and The Bottle-O, fuelling an unstoppable network of independents across Australia.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment process