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About the Program
From day one as a Coles Group Graduate, you’ll feel the connection your work has to our purpose of "helping Australians eat and live better every day". Our award-winning Grad Program offers two years (three years for Finance Graduates) of hands‑on learning designed to help you grow and the opportunity to take on meaningful work and make an impact.
You will play a role in providing food, drink and home solutions that are delicious, sustainable and healthy for our customers; and ensuring to deliver a consistent experience for our customers every day, both in‑store and online.
Why become a Coles Group Graduate?
At Coles, we understand that when you’re included, trusted and supported by leaders who genuinely care, you can do your best work for the team feeling like you belong.
During the two‑year program, you’ll be working on real deliverables with clear ownership and accountability as you learn and grow through functional rotations, a tailored development program and a tight‑knit support network.
In your second year, you will also complete the Innovation Project, where you will work with a team to solve a genuine business challenge with an innovative solution. The top teams will get the chance to present their ideas to our Executive Leadership Team and Coles Board.
We will support your passion and graduate journey with experiences and opportunities, with each rotation expanding your knowledge as you continue to discover Coles and yourself.
Our Finance graduates makes it easier for us to win together as a business. Our team work side‑by‑side with every other team to help bring commercial thinking into what they do and makes moves that support our strategic business decisions.
With a team of over 400, Finance offers large scope for personal development and career opportunities. Working with key business units you will gain insights in to how our business runs and be part of key strategic initiatives.
*Graduates will be supported in completing a CA/CPA qualification throughout the program.
Property Graduates will gain experience in each phase of the property lifecycle. With almost 2000 retail locations around the country, Coles’ Property team looks after one of the most dynamic portfolios in Australia. Working with teams across the business, Property teams provide a range of services from identifying and acquiring sites, sales forecasting, retail leasing and renewals, construction and asset management/ development.
Procurement Graduates play a pivotal role in optimising supply chains, negotiating impactful contracts, and implementing cutting‑edge solutions to streamline processes and minimise risk. You'll gain hands‑on experience working with diverse suppliers, from goods not for resale, ensuring the seamless operation of our retail stores, distribution centres, and beyond.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Hold an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent residency at the time of application
- Have completed a bachelor's degree before commencing the program
As one of the largest private sector employers of Indigenous Australians, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply to our graduate program.
Note: Hybrid work is an option, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
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