Company Overview
Website: https://colescareers.com.au/au/en/home
Applications for our Graduate Program Feb 2027 intake is now open. Apply before April 12!
You bring the hunger
Our Graduate Program offers learning, mentoring and training to help shape future leaders. With over 10 career streams including Commercial, Customer Experience, Technology, People & Culture and Agribusiness, there’s a path for everyone.
About Coles Group?
Coles is one of Australia’s leading retailers, with an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally. We employ more than 115,000 team members, engage with more than 8,000 suppliers, and we welcome millions of customers through our store network and digital platforms every week.
We are one of Australia’s largest employers and our workforce includes in store, corporate, manufacturing, distribution, and fulfilment. Our team members reflect the diverse communities in which we operate and we strive to make Coles a great place to work.
Get a taste for seeing your work matter
Join a team that’s helping to feed millions of Australians every day instore and online.
Meaningful work is not a one-off, it’s happening every day. So too, is supportive leadership, hands-on responsibility and a collaborative vibe.
It means you’re getting all the right ingredients to grow where you are or step up into your potential. And that’s not all; imagine what you can do with a caring team behind you and the safety to be 100% you.
Our Strategy
- Our vision is to become the most trusted retailer in Australia and grow long-term shareholder value.
- Our purpose is Helping Australians eat and live better every day.
- Our priority is to provide leading food, drink, and home solutions that are delicious, sustainable, and healthy for our customers every day, both in-store and online.
Application Process
We like to keep things simple, especially when it comes to the application process.
When you apply for the Graduate Program, you’ll move through the following four stages:
- Apply Online
Before applying, we encourage you to review our Graduate program streams and explore the opportunities available. You can also register your interest to be notified when applications open.
Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria below before submitting your application:
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You are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent resident, at the time of application.
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You will have completed a Bachelor’s degree prior to commencing the program.
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- Online Assessment
Once you have submitted your application, you will complete an online assessment and video interview. This is your opportunity to demonstrate how you think, solve problems, and approach real world scenarios.
Throughout the process, you will gain insight into the types of challenges and experiences you may encounter as a Coles Graduate. The assessment is untimed and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.
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Discovery Centre
The Discovery Centre is our chance to meet you and your opportunity to engage with us directly! You'll take part in a range of activities, but most importantly, we want to ensure you walk away with valuable insights about yourself and Coles. We believe feedback is key to growth, so every candidate who participates in the Discovery Centre will receive feedback, whether successful or not. -
Verbal Offer
If you’re successful at the Discovery Centre, you’ll receive a verbal offer to join the Coles Graduate Program. From there, your journey continues with a few simple next steps, completing pre hire checks, accepting your contract, and jumping into online onboarding. You’ll also be invited to keep in touch sessions where you can meet your future cohort and the talent programs team. Then it’s time to officially kick off your graduate journey and start building your career at Coles!
When will you hear from us?
You’ll receive updates throughout every stage of the process, no guessing, no chasing.
If you have any questions, we’re here to help reach out to us at: emergingtalent@coles.com.au
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