We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Strategy is making the future of retail a reality. We’re a big business with big ideas. Our team works together with all our business units to help bring those ideas to life. We stay focused on what’s next, so we can make our customers’ experiences even better now and lead the industry for years to come.

About the role

Working closely with the Head of Group Strategy and GM Corporate Strategy, you'll bring the structured thinking, analytical rigour and problem-solving expertise to influence enterprise priorities and executive decision-making. You'll lead high-impact strategic initiatives across the Group,



turning complex business challenges into explicit, actionable recommendations while developing a high-performing team. You will also:

- Lead the development and delivery of Coles Group's corporate strategy and strategic priorities, working closely with senior executives to drive meaningful business outcomes.
- Apply hypothesis-driven problem-solving, quantitative analysis and financial modelling to develop evidence-based recommendations on complex enterprise challenges.
- Drive the development, alignment and execution of the Group's corporate plan, translating strategic priorities into actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes.
- Partner with senior stakeholders as a trusted strategic adviser, influencing executive decisions and facilitating workshops to build alignment and drive execution.
- Lead strategic projects end-to-end, managing key deliverables, identifying risks and developing practical solutions to support successful outcomes.

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📌 Group Strategy Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Coles Group
📍 Melbourne