Join our 2026 Grad program
Join our 2026 Grad program
A graduate program that brings out the future leader in you.
You bring the hunger
We bring a Graduate Program that provides learning, mentoring, and training. And together, we’ll bring out the future leader in you.
Does this sound like a giant-sized opportunity you can bite into? We hope so. With over 10+ corporate career streams—from commercial and people & culture to agribusiness, digital, and technology, there’s the perfect fit just waiting for you.
Applications for our Graduate Program is now open!
Does this sound like a giant-sized opportunity you can bite into? We hope so. With over 10+ corporate career streams—from commercial and people & culture to agribusiness, digital, and technology, there’s the perfect fit just waiting for you.
Applications for our Graduate Program is now open!
First Nations Graduate Program
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.
Hear from our grads
Hear from our grads
Choose from our 10+ corporate career streams.
Choose from our 10+ corporate 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. Coles Digital is an exhilarating and innovative team that is constantly evolving to exceed customers expectations. As a Coles Digital Graduate, you will be exposed to a variety of opportunities with all facets of the eCommerce business. From working with operations, delivering strategy driven projects in line with our road map or supporting our ever-growing network and driving seamless website & app experience, the scope for development is endless. If you think you are ready to constantly challenge for the better and implement real change in a rapidly growing market, Coles Digital is for you!
Length of program: 2 years
Rotation possibilities: Product Management, UX Design, Software Engineering, Digital Ventures, Network Development, Online Operations, Strategy, Data & Analytics
Preferred educational background/interest:
Information Technology, e-Commerce, Business, Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, Product Management
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.
With a team of over 400, Finance offers large scope for personal development and career opportunities. Working with key business units you will gain insight in to how our business runs and be part of key strategic initiatives. You will handle all sorts of questions such as: How do you ensure reliable and accurate financial reporting to the wider business?; and How do you determine the best course of action to drive Coles’ sales and profit?
Length of program: 3 years
Rotation options: Financial Accounting & Control (Treasury and Banking, Tax, Business Assurance, Accounting Investigations and Stock Accounting, Financial Accounting and Reporting, External Reporting & Governance, Payables and Expenses, Capital and Order Management)
Preferred educational background/interest:
Commerce, Finance, Accounting
*Graduates will be supported in completing a CA/CPA qualification throughout the program
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. From a strategic point of view, we have some big challenges coming up relating to carbon emissions, security of supply for future generations and providing customers with continued quality and inspirational products that get shoppers to repeat purchase.
Recent brands you may have seen on our shelves include our ‘Coles Finest’ Certified Carbon Neutral Beef and Pork, grass fed “Graze” Beef and Lamb.
Seeing your products from paddock to plate is quite an experience and provides immediate responsibility and opportunities to make a difference. You will gain exposure to key projects and including sustainability, packaging transformation, new products and events. You will also be involved in supplier and farm visits, supply chain execution, compliance, and customer strategy creation. All action from the get-go!
Length of program: 2 years
Rotation options: Livestock, Retail Production, Primary Production, Supply Chain, Own Brand
Preferred educational background/interest: Agriculture, Livestock orientated, Food Science, Agribusiness.
Technology
The Technology team is key to Coles' success. As a Technology Graduate, you’ll work on high-impact projects that shape the future. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with experts, and grow through on-the-job learning and coaching.
We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to join a dynamic team and tackle complex challenges. You'll get to apply your technical skills while exploring diverse disciplines like Network, Data,Cloud, DevOps Cyber Security & Software Engineering with an interest in AI & genAI applications. Ready to make a difference? Join Coles and help shape the future of tech and business.
Length of program: 2 years
Rotation options: Analytics, Insights Services, Merchandise IT Platforms, Supply Chain Technology , Software Engineering (Front & back end), Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Stores and People Platforms
Preferred educational background /interest: Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Cloud Technology, Applied Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data and Analytics, Business Computing.
Commercial
The Commercial function 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 determine the type, price, and the way a new product is launched across the hundreds of Coles’ retail outlets in Australia. Some of the aspects of the role involve commercial management of a Profit & Loss statement, supplier relationship management, innovation and range management and customer centric decision making.
No two days are the same as you will be collaborating with multiple functions, including Customer, Operations and Supply Chains to develop category plans and bring this to life in-store.
Length of program: 2 years
Rotation options: Category Management, Grocery, Health & Home, Fresh Produce -Meat, Deli, Seafood & Convenience - Meat, Deli, Bakery, Dairy & Frozen.
Preferred educational background/interest: Business/Commerce, Management, Marketing, Finance/Accounting, Economics
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.
As a Legal Graduate you will develop skills across a broad array of platforms, in a multifaceted regulatory environment and turn strategy into concreate deals, as well as get exposure to the broader world of law. You will get satisfaction of direct contact with the business and can take real ownership of legal work.
Length of program: 2 years
Rotation options: Commercial, Corporate Advisory, Property Legal, Regulatory, Risk and Compliance including Ethical Sourcing, Liquor Licensing, Merchandise and Marketing, Operations and Privacy.
Preferred educational background/interest: Law Degrees including post-grad e.g. Juris Doctor
Coles Liquor
With three iconic brands (First Choice, Liquorland and Vintage Cellars) to our name, 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.
Coles Liquor provides you with a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and close-knit team whose vision is to be a simpler, more accessible, locally relevant, drinks specialist. As a Liquor Graduate, you can choose your own adventure, working across a variety of areas in retail. With over 900 liquor stores, 3 great customer brands and millions of customers, there’s sure to be an opportunity for you within Coles Liquor.
Length of program: 2 years
Rotation options: Supply Chain, Store Formats, eCommerce, Merchandise, Centrel Operations, Strategy, Marketing & Transformation
Preferred educational background/interest: Commerce, Business, Economics, Supply-chain, Science, Engineering & Law
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.
From communicating with millions of Australians every week, to analysing trends in customer behavior or developing a powerful TV commercial, as a Customer Graduate you will join the innovative team at the cutting edge of retail marketing.
Length of program: 2 years
Rotation options: Brand & Media, Business Unit Marketing, Coles Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social and Content, Events & Sponsorships, Customer Insights & Data, Coles 360, Loyalty, Local Area Marketing, Store experience, Customer Lifecycle Management, Coles Lifecycle Services
Preferred educational background/interest: Marketing, Data Analytics, Behavioural Science, Psychology
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.
As a People & Culture Graduate, you will have plenty of opportunity to influence the future of Coles through developing a diverse team, recruiting top talent or enabling flexible work environments, making Coles the best place to work for our teams and ensuring our customers come first.
Length of program: 2 years
Rotation options: P&C Central (Generalist), Learning, Talent Acquisition, Systems Technology & Process, Reward, Culture and Inclusion, People Analytics, Advisory, P&C Operations
Preferred educational background/interest: Human Resources Management, Commerce, Business, Psychology, Law
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.
Whether it be consulting with local councils and communities, negotiating new and existing leases, or expanding and refurbishing stores and other Coles assets, there is plenty of opportunity for Coles Property Graduates!
Length of program: 2 years
Rotation options: Location Planning, Retail Leasing, Site Procurement - Freehold, Lease Management, Property Finance
Preferred education background/interest: Property, Commerce, Business, Economics, Law
Central Operations
The Central Operations team is the engine room that keeps us moving – from supporting our Distribution Centres (DCs) to efficiently deliver our products into stores; to empowering our store teams to serve millions of customers each week with pride.
As a Central Ops Graduate, you will have the opportunity to be challenged as a leader, take ownership, and work on large projects that span Coles end-to-end. You will be the vital link between the Store Support Centre and our stores so that we can land change that is Best for Coles, drive sales, improve profitability and make life easier for our team and customers.
Length of program: 2 years
Rotational options: Operations, Strategy & Capability and Delivery:
Transformation and Planning, Project Delivery, Workforce Planning, Operations & Compliance, Coles Services.
Operations, Trade Optimisation:
Trade Operations, Online Operations, Total Loss and Communication & Trade Activation.
Preferred education background/interest: Business, Commerce, Management, Supply Chain/Logistics, P&C, Marketing, Finance, Economics.
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.
The skillset that we develop ensures success including problem solving, project management, supplier relationship, communication skills and above all, a love for food.
No two days will be the same and as a Graduate of the Coles Own Brand team, you will learn how to develop innovative and world class products working with local and international suppliers and ensuring we meet our Quality and Sustainable commitments.
Product Technologist keep us safe and legal & Product Developers assure the right ideas are developed to be market winning propositions, the right way. We spend our time immersed in products – eating them, checking specifications, visiting the factories and farms and problem solving with suppliers to ensure we always meet the highest quality.
Length of program: 2 years
Rotational options: Own Brand BU teams
Preferred education background/interest: Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition/Dietetics
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. We do this by partnering with all Business Units, Store Development and Operations so that all new concepts and innovations land safely in Stores.
You will partner with leaders across the business to design workflows and environments that are safe and operationally efficient, participating in and completing risk assessments and trials to validate safety data. If things do go wrong, you will also participate in investigations to understand the root cause and what controls can be implemented to eliminate the risk.
Length of program: 2 years
Rotation options: Mind Your Health Program,
Food Safety, People Safety, Store Design and Innovation, Injury Management and Workers Compensation
Preferred educational background/interest: Commerce, Business, Economics, Law
Supply Chain
Bridging the gap between our suppliers, distribution centres and stores, our Replenishment team works with thousands of trusted businesses everyday
We work hard to make like easier, safer and more sustainable for the teams across our network, with an unrelenting goal of maximising on shelf availability for our customers
The Replenishment team looks after the end-to-end supply chain for the Coles network.
Critical tasks such as managing inbound supplier performance, optimising outbound forecasts and stock settings, continuous improvement projects within our supply chain all sit within the Replenishment team
As a Replenishment graduate, you will obtain incredible exposure to all areas of the Supply Chain and build breadth in your supply chain expertise.
Length of Program: 2 years
Rotation possibilities: Supply Planning, Coles Collect transport, Continuous improvement projects, DC conformance and Business Contingency Planning tasks.
Preferred educational background/ interests: All disciplines
Feed your ambition
Feed your ambition
Learn on real life projects
Get hands-on experience and see how your work positively contributes to making lives easier for customers, team members and the wider community.
Own your career path
Choose from over 10+ corporate career streams and have the flex in your learning rotations to really expand your skills
Meet your support crew
From a buddy system to mentoring from experienced leaders, it’s easy to see how you can exceed your own career expectations.
Go big on benefits
Enjoy awesome perks like free parking, an on-site gym, and discounts on products like Apple, Samsung and AFL tickets.
What you need to know
What you need to know
Who can apply?
- Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents at the time of application can apply.
- If you hold a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) by October 31st 2025 that is valid until at least February 14th 2028, you are eligible to apply for the Technology stream.
- You'll have completed a bachelor’s degree before starting the program.
Can International Students apply?
International Students can apply within the Technology stream.
To be eligible for the program, you must hold a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) by October 31st 2025 that is valid until at least February 14th 2028.
To be eligible for the program, you must hold a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) by October 31st 2025 that is valid until at least February 14th 2028.
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?
We invite you to apply for our 2026 Graduate Program here.
The Recruitment Process
The Recruitment Process
Application
Applications for our grad program is now open until 27th April. This stage helps us gather information about your background. Completing the application form will take around 30 minutes. Once submitted, keep an eye out for an invitation to complete the online assessment and video interview.
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.
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.
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.