2023 Store Support Centre Graduate Program (Feb 2023)

About the Program

We’re a diverse bunch and we authentically celebrate this at Coles Group. Join our pipeline of future leaders in supporting our purpose, to ‘sustainably feed all Australians to help them lead healthier, happier lives, as a 2023 Coles Graduate. Make a meaningful difference to the way we do business and be exposed to real learning and development opportunities.

Our Store Support Centre (SSC), based in Hawthorn East in Melbourne, is our home base, where we redefine what bringing value to millions of Aussies every week means. It’s a truly dynamic and rewarding place to work. The SSC Graduate Program offers 20 business areas to choose from and endless opportunities to find a path that is right for you. 

Graduate opportunities are available across; Agribusiness, Buying and Trading, Central Operations, Coles Express, Coles Own Brand, Corporate Affairs, eCommerce, Engineering & Manufacturing, Export, Finance, Legal, Coles Liquor, Marketing, People & Culture, Procurement, Property, Safety, Supply Chain, Sustainability and Technology.

Our two-year program (or three years for finance graduates) consists of four, six-month rotations throughout your chosen business area, where you’ll be free to innovate on real projects and expand your knowledge and capabilities. 

Why Coles?

Support Network

At Coles, we know 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. Our grads have the endless support of accelerator coaches, functional sponsors, buddies, and line managers as they take on career-defining challenges. This is how we Win Together.

Learning and Development Opportunities

There are a number of unique learning opportunities offered to our grads throughout the program such as our Grad Masterclass Series and Commercial Decision-Making Simulation. There’s also an opportunity for grads to work in cross-functional groups to complete an Innovation Project, where the top teams present to our Executive team on a real business challenge.

What to expect when you join

Once offered a position, our graduates are invited to join our ‘Keeping in Touch’ events held before their official onboarding the following February. The onboarding process comprises a virtual induction where we introduce Coles and what we’re all about, followed by a functional induction (within your chosen stream e.g., Technology) and then commencement of their first 6-month rotation.

If you want to achieve big things and fast track your career, APPLY NOW! 

Applications Extended! - New application close date on Sunday 10th April @ 11.59 pm AEST