Our benefits
We offer a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits designed to cater to diverse needs and interests for eligible team members. Whether you value flexible working arrangements, financial wellbeing support, or health and lifestyle opportunities, we have something for you. Our exclusive benefits and programs are crafted to not only reward your hard work but also to support you both professionally and personally.
Financial
Financial
Team member 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.
Team member share plan
Become a part-owner of the Coles Group. Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
Discounted entertainment and shopping
Access exclusive discounts courtesy of our partners including tickets for sporting events, movies, entertainment, technology products, gym memberships, travel, dining, health insurance and more.
Learning & Development
Learning & Development
Career development
Every day, great careers are built at Coles. From manufacturing and retail, to commercial, corporate, digital and tech, there’s a career pathway for everyone here.
We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and build a meaningful career through 1:1 career conversations, on-the-job learning or thriving in your role through skills development.
Endless learning opportunities
From day one, we give you the tools you’ll need for your own learning journey. The Coles Learning Hub is our online learning platform, available and accessible at any time, on any device. This digital platform serves up a blend of online, virtual, micro, and face-to-face training, ready for you to take a bite.
Internal mobility
From manufacturing and retail, to commercial, corporate, digital and tech, there is a career pathway for everyone here. We love to see our team members learn, grow, and thrive – check our internal careers to explore many opportunities across Coles.
Reward & Recognition
Reward & Recognition
Team member recognition program
Coles has a strong culture of recognition. We see recognition as an important factor in improving our sense of belonging, enjoyment of work and creating a positive, connected, and supportive work environment. 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.
Loyal service recognition
A loyal service anniversary is a very special time in a team member’s career at Coles. Our loyal service program recognises and celebrates our team members contributions and dedicated service.
Of the year awards
Our annual awards celebrate team members and teams for their outstanding contribution and performance during the year. Winners are celebrated each year and awarded fantastic prizes.
Team member referral program
We know our team members have a great network of equally passionate and talented people. Receive financial rewards for referring a friend for eligible roles.
Health & Lifestyle
Health & Lifestyle
Parental leave
We’re proud to support working families to build great careers by offering up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for primary care givers and four weeks paid Parental Leave for eligible secondary care givers. Permanent team members can access paid and unpaid parental leave from day one, with no service eligibility requirement.
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 flexible working options to help you achieve it.
Novated car leases
Looking for a new car? We provide access to novated leasing for eligible team members.
Uniforms
No need to worry about what to wear. We provide uniforms and safety footwear at no cost for eligible team members so you can focus on what you do best.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Wellbeing support
We have a range of wellbeing benefits dedicated to making staying healthy more affordable and accessible. These include discounted gym memberships, comprehensive online doctors service, health insurance, physiotherapy services, free flu vaccinations, and more. Our ‘Mind Your Health’ wellbeing portal also offers a range of mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing support services for all team members.
Psychological wellbeing service
Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided independently to Coles and is available to all Coles Team Members and their immediate family members. The EAP provides free and confidential counselling support, aiming to assist Team Members and their immediate family members when they experience stressful events or situations, or when dealing with overwhelming emotions. The EAP is also available as a proactive wellbeing support service, with specialists offering advice across a variety of personal and lifestyle areas. Details of your discussion will not be shared with your manager or workplace.
Support for working families and carers
Whether it's day care or finding support during the school holidays, Coles has partnered with a variety of resources to help you find the right childcare for your family along with some discounts.
Carer support
We've partnered with Grace Papers to provide CarerHub, providing access to a range of support services including on demand coaching that helps team members balance their work and caring responsibilities. We recognize the important role carers play outside of work, CarerHub supports the multiple roles carers play throughout their career from expecting parents through to caring for others.
Life at Coles
Life at Coles
About Coles Group
We’re finding more ways to sustainably feed millions of Australians and helping them to lead healthier, happier lives.
We’re all different, and proud to be. Because we know our differences set us apart – and can also bring us together.
We’re making progress when it comes to finding ways to sustainably feed more Australians – and in other areas too.