Information for parents and carers

Your child starting their first job is an exciting time in their lives and yours. We’re here to help make everything from their application, to their first interview and their first day a great experience – one that boosts their confidence and sets them up to make a positive transition into the world of paid work.

What you should know

Generally, your child will need to be at least 15 years of age to apply for employment with Coles. For some brands, other minimum age requirements apply. For example, for Coles Services, your child will generally need to be at least 16 years of age to apply for employment. For Liquor, Coles Express (Viva Energy) and distribution jobs, job applicants will need to be at least 18 years of age. Minimum age requirements differ by state and territory. Refer to the Fair Work Ombudsman website for more information, which can be found by clicking on this link: Minimum working age - Fair Work Ombudsman.

You will be required to provide your child's date of birth, which will be verified as part of the recruitment process. In some cases, we may need the parent or guardian's written permission to allow your child to start working with us. If so, we will let you know during the recruitment process what we need from you in this regard.

Your child will go through an easy five-step application process, which involves submitting their application, completing an interview and accepting their offer.

If they’re unsuccessful, they’ll be notified by email and be invited to keep their profile up to date so they can continue applying for any future roles they might be interested in.

Learn about our process

We’ve created resources that you can use to help your child prepare for their first job – from interview advice to tips on putting together a resume that will get them noticed.

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Information for parents and carers

What you should know

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