You bring the hunger
Our Graduate Program offers learning, mentoring and training to help shape future leaders. With over 10 career streams including commercial, people and culture, agribusiness, digital and technology, there’s a path for everyone.
Applications are now closed and will reopen in 2026.
Applications are now closed and will reopen in 2026.
Who can apply?
- Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents at the time of application can apply.
- You'll have completed a bachelor’s degree before starting the program.
What's the process?
Candidates interested in applying will need to go through a four-step process, which involves completing an online application, an online assessment and video interview, attending a Discovery Center, and progressing through the offer stage if successful.
How do I apply?
Applications for our grad program reopen in 2026.
Why choose Coles Group?
Why choose Coles Group?
Launch your career
Our graduate program is your launchpad. Rotations, mentoring, and tailored learning puts you ahead of the pack.
Shape big ideas
From day one, you’re solving real challenges. Your innovation could influence how millions of Australians shop.
Connect and grow
Build relationships with leaders and peers across the business and grow a network that supports your career.
Go big on benefits
Enjoy awesome perks like free parking, an on-site gym, and discounts on products like Apple, Samsung and AFL tickets.
First Nations Graduates
We’re proud to say that 3.5% of our Coles Group team members identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. As one of the largest private sector employees of Indigenous Australians, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply to our graduate program.
Give it a go and apply
As one of the largest private sector employees of Indigenous Australians, we want to build on our diverse team so we’re offering a Graduate Program that focuses on potential rather than location.
What does this mean for you?
If you will have completed your bachelor’s degree before the program starts (February 2026) and are available to work, we can:
- Tailor your learning and support, no matter where you live in Australia (including remote and regional Australia)
- Offer local support as we have offices nationwide
- Provide travel to our Melbourne Store Support Centre
Get a guaranteed job at the end
You could also be in line for a pay rise in your second year, depending on how you're tracking.
Feel safe to be you
Our caring culture as well as connecting with our Indigenous Affairs team will give you the confidence to bring your best self to work.
Choose from our career streams
Choose from our career streams
Digital
By combining the fast- paced culture of retail with the ever-growing world of digital, Coles Online takes the time and effort out of grocery shoppping. With services such as Home Delivery, Click & Collect, we're always working on new ways to make life easier for our customers - no matter where they are.
Finance
Finance makes it easier for us to win together as a business. Our team works side-by-side with every other team to help bring commercial thinking into what they do and make moves that support our strategic business decisions.
Agribusiness
Graduates will develop a deep understanding of the Australian meat supply chain for Coles, working with farmers, processors, and retail packers to deliver exceptional livestock products.
Supply Chain
Bridging the gap between our suppliers, distribution centres and stores, our Replenishment team works with thousands of trusted businesses everyday.
Procurement
Procurement and Property Services (P&PS) is more than just sourcing goods and services it's about driving innovation, fostering sustainable practices, and building trusted partnerships that support our mission to help Australians live healthier and happier lives.
Technology
Technology is at the heart of Coles success – and as a Technology Graduate, you’ll help shape the future of retail. You’ll gain hands-on experience, working across a range of domains and enterprise technology portfolios, and grow through on-the-job learnings and coaching.
Commercial
The Commercial stream is all about delivering the best market offering for our customers in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. As a Commercial Graduate you will help build our customer offer for all of the products we sell, by developing category strategies, bringing new ranges to life, and building trade plans to offer the best value for our customers.
Legal
For a company as big as ours, the regulatory environment is naturally complex. Our Legal team are trusted strategic enablers across our business. With such a deep understanding of our goals and values, the Legal Team provide practical and commercial advice when its needed.
Coles Liquor
Our liquor team is intent on becoming Australia’s favorite locally relevant drinks specialist, serving up everything from premium & exclusive wines and craft beers, to spirits from local distilleries. We’re passionate about putting customers first and have fantastic team members working in operations, merchandise, supply chain, marketing, finance & strategy to make this happen.
Marketing
As one of the biggest brands in Australia, Coles connects with over 18 million customers each day. Whether it is innovative in-store design, creative omnichannel storytelling, or major advertising campaign that reaches 98% of Australians, the customer experience team plays a pivotal role in driving the Coles brand forward, helping our customers eat and live better every day.
People & Culture
Our People & Culture team work hard to create an inclusive workplace driven by support and empowerment. Working across our Centres of Excellence, P&C Central and Business Partnering, we focus on bringing out the best in our people, making their lives easier through better experiences, helpful tools, innovative tech and ongoing career opportunities.
Property
Property graduates will gain experience in each phase of the property lifecycle. With almost 2000 retail locations around the country, Coles’ Property team looks after one of the most dynamic portfolios in Australia. Working with teams across the business, Property teams provide a range of services from identifying and acquiring sites, sales forecasting, retail leasing and renewals, construction and asset management/ development.
Central Operations
Central Operations and Supply Chain is the backbone of Coles, ensuring products move seamlessly from suppliers to our distribution centres and into stores so millions of customers can shop with confidence every week.
Own Brand
In the Own Brand team, we spend our time immersed in products - eating, designing, and developing great products to inspire our customers. We collaborate across the whole business (with central teams and subject matter experts) and our suppliers in a 'winning together' business.
Safety
Above all, we value the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and customers. You will have the opportunity to impact the lives of our team members by how they feel about their workplace and how they remain safe whilst at work. You will also ensure that our customers are provided with a safe shopping experience and ensure the safe handling of our food products.
Meet Sanskruti
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Meet Emin & Kaylee
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The Recruitment Process
The Recruitment Process
1. Application
Applications for our grad program are currently closed, but please register your interest below to be notified when applications open.
2. Online assessment
The online assessment includes a video interview and helps us get to know you better. It also gives you insight into the types of situations you might experience in the Coles Graduate Program. The assessment isn’t timed, but along with the video interview, it should take around 45 minutes in total.
3. Discovery Centre
The Discovery Centre is our chance to meet you and your opportunity to engage with us directly! You’ll take part in a range of activities, but most importantly, we want to ensure you walk away with valuable insights about yourself and Coles.
We believe feedback is key to growth, so every candidate who participates in the Discovery Centre will receive feedback, whether successful or not.
We believe feedback is key to growth, so every candidate who participates in the Discovery Centre will receive feedback, whether successful or not.
4. Verbal Offer
If you're successful from the Discovery Centre, you'll receive a verbal offer to join the Coles Graduate Program. From there, you'll move to the next stage, which includes completing pre-hire checks, accepting your contract, online onboarding, and officially starting the program.