Transformation Governance Partner - 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 Liquor Strategy & Transformation Team play a crucial role in transforming Coles Liquor to become ‘The go-to drinks retailer for any occasion’. This team is responsible for working and collaborating with senior stakeholders to develop, articulate and deliver on the strategic priorities of the Liquor business.

About the role

Step into a brand-new, high-impact role as a Transformation Governance Partner in the Coles Liquor Group. You will play a pivotal role in providing portfolio governance across Liquor Transformation whilst effectively supporting operations of the Liquor SLT.

You will partner with key internal stakeholders at the General Manager and Executive levels to provide critical insights and status updates that shape the future of our Liquor Transformation Program.

You will:

• Support Transformation & Finance with the administration of Liquor Capital Management
• Provide end-to-end resource visibility to drive increased efficiency as projects evolve
• Drive consistent strategy communication through Liquor Huddles, Leaders and Rumble
• Coordinate submissions for key milestones (QBR and Corporate planning)
• Coordinate with Group Transformation to provide clarity on Liquor progress, results, dependencies and risks
• Measure, track and consolidate strategy delivery performance for communication and reporting to Board and Executive level forums

About you and your skills

We’re looking for a strategic thinker with sharp commercial insights and someone who thrives on driving real impact through their work. With 5-7 years of experience in a comparable role, ideally gained within retail, FMCG or consulting, you will bring more than just your expertise – you will bring the mindset to make things happen.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience working with senior leadership and consulting firms and embody a level of confidence to present at the executive level
• The ability to manage multiple cross functional stakeholders while delivering insights that drive smart decisions
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence and negotiate across all levels
• Strong attention to detail, including crafting high-impact board papers

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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: 155271

Employment Type: Full time