Senior Digital Security Specialist - Hawthorn East

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 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

Our Technology team is the backbone of the business, building and maintaining the information technology infrastructure that support Coles Group. As a part of the Technology team, you get the opportunity to work through complex, challenging, meaningful problems using large data sets and new technologies to expand your skills and experience.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Business Protect & Secure by Design team as a Senior Digital Security Specialist. In this full-time, permanent role, you will work at the forefront of Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence, embedded within a high-performing team that partners closely with Coles’ Data & Intelligence stakeholders.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping and embedding secure-by-design principles into cutting-edge AI and ML initiatives, ensuring that customer experience, security, and privacy go hand in hand.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the primary point of contact for Data & Intelligence stakeholders, building strong relationships and promoting secure-by-design practices.
• Ensure that mobile apps and digital experiences are delivered securely and maintain customer privacy from the ground up.
• Lead the integration of AI/ML risk management and AI baseline requirements through secure-by-design strategies.
• Provide expert leadership and guidance on security reference architectures and full-stack security capabilities.
• Proactively identify opportunities for security improvements and recommend process enhancements to mitigate risk.
• Drive the implementation of secure-by-design solutions by setting and upholding standards and processes.
• Manage and report inherent risks in proposed solutions or changes, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and continuous uplift of Coles’ security control libraries and reference architectures.
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching the latest AI and AI security trends and proactively upskilling in emerging technologies.
• Apply hands-on experience with AI technologies and their security implications in practical scenarios.

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a strong foundation in Secure by Design principles and the ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business outcomes.

Your toolkit will include:

• 10+ years of experience in Information Security, including strong working knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and NIST frameworks.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing technical controls to secure Data & Intelligence platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing Application Security practices, including threat modelling, secure coding, code reviews, and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of secure-by-design capabilities across the systems development lifecycle.
• Practical experience consulting on AI/ML projects from an information security risk management perspective.
• Deep knowledge of security reference architectures and full-stack security technologies.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and platforms, and a clear understanding of their security implications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with the latest AI and cyber security trends.

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 hotdeals 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: 153405

Employment Type: Full time