Project Specialist (Retail/Store Operations)

ALDI. Good Different.

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 6 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and good opportunities, so you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Interested in a career with a leading global retailer? Our Store Operations department, based at our Head Office in Minchinbury NSW, has an exciting opportunity for a Project Specialist to join the Store Operations Projects team. This is a permanent position with the ability to facilitate full-time or part-time hours.

As a Project Specialist, you will play a crucial role in coordinating activities and meetings, ensuring effective communication among team members and stakeholders, and monitoring department progress to enhance our Store Operations nationally.  

What does the role look like? 

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among key stakeholders and project teams through memos, work instructions, and formal submissions
• Organise and facilitate meetings, inclusive of scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking and follow-up action items
• Ensure department documentation is accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible
• Contribute to the development and improvement of project management processes, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, while providing recommendations for improvement
• Track project and department progress to identify potential risks or delays, providing updates to stakeholders through generating status reports
• Support project teams with the creation of project plans, defining project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements, including coordination and allocation of project resources
• Support the Executive Manager as required with general administrative duties

What do we need from you?

• Demonstrated Project Coordination/Management experience within a large commercial organisation
• Previous experience within Stores or Warehouse Operations, Retail, or FMCG is advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong business acumen
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders

What’s in it for you?

• Transparent tiered salary range of $110, 800 - $132, 200*
• 5 weeks paid annual leave
• Structured training plan from day 1
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work - up to 2 days work from home per week
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc
• An Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
• Take advantage of complimentary access to free on-site physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and more
• Opportunities to contribute to companywide projects, move into other roles in the business and embark on international assignments
• Be part of a company with purpose - we’re committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, supporting our farmers and suppliers, and giving our customers a richer life for less
• Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)

This role reports to the Executive Manager - Store Operations Projects.

*Includes superannuation. Remuneration varies depending on location and experience. Minimum 4 days a week for part-time selection and remuneration will be pro-rated.