Risk Manager - Hawthorn East

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

About the team

At Coles, we’re always looking for ways to make our business stronger, smarter, and safer. As part of our Group Risk Centre of Excellence (COE), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how we manage risk across our business.

We’re seeking a Risk Manager to join us on a 14-month fixed term contract, partnering with senior leaders to strengthen risk capability and governance across Coles Group.

About the role

• Act as a trusted business partner, providing pragmatic and practical risk advice to senior stakeholders (Heads of and GMs).
• Shape, tailor and embed risk frameworks to fit diverse business needs; particularly in cyber security, technology, projects and strategy.
• Independently oversee and govern risk across Group, ensuring risks are clearly understood and effectively managed.
• Support the assessment of Group-wide initiatives and requests, with a strong focus on technology-driven projects.
• Review budgets and investment proposals from a risk perspective, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Build capability and uplift risk awareness across the business, coaching stakeholders to think proactively about risk.

About you & your skills

• 5+ years’ experience in risk management, ideally with a consulting background and exposure to large, complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of cyber, technology, project and strategic risks.
• Ability to tailor frameworks and governance processes to meet business needs without unnecessary complexity.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Confidence working independently with senior stakeholders, balancing detail with strategic impact.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a natural ability to build trust and credibility.

Why Coles?

You’ll join a collaborative Risk team that partners across the entire Coles Group. This is a chance to shape risk capability, support critical technology initiatives, and work alongside senior leaders in a business that touches the lives of millions of Australians every day.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.

• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.

• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hot deals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.

• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks.’ You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.

• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.

• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 162699 

Employment Type: Fixed Term 

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