Coles Group

Last week, we celebrated our first-ever enterprise-wide Careers Week to showcase the diverse career paths available at Coles Group while helping our team members navigate their own career development. Coles Group is home to some of Australia’s iconic and most trusted brands and is one of the biggest employers with more than 115,000 team members in every state and territory. Our workforce is diverse, spanning groceries and liquor retail operations, online, manufacturing, cleaning and trolley services, drivers, supply chain, and commercial and corporate services. It was amazing to have a week dedicated to careers, and we saw incredible engagement from our teams! Highlights included a Panel Event with Kris, our Chief People Officer, Careers Showcases (both in person and virtually), a Grads Alumni networking event, and a range of Masterclasses designed to inspire and develop our team. Katie Cruse, Head of Talent & Careers said, “It’s incredibly rewarding to see our team members take charge of their careers and pursue growth opportunities here at Coles. Careers Week was a fantastic way to highlight the diverse paths available within our business and inspire the next generation of leaders across our teams.” If you’re interested in exploring a career at Coles Group, visit our careers website to learn more. 👉 www.colescareers.com.au #CareersWeek2025 #ColesCareers #ColesGroup #CareerGrowth Kris Webb | Josie Fakira | Katie Cruse | Hara Duckstein | Kit Chandler | Pamela Marcou | Stephenie Quan | Tara Ross | Martin Hastwell

Coles has reached a significant fundraising milestone for Hospitals United For Sick Kids, raising more than $10 million since 2019. Funds raised have contributed to over 77 paediatric projects, positions and research delivered by Hospitals United For Sick Kids alliance partners – HNEkidshealth, The Common Good, Monash Health, Perth Children's Hospital Foundation, Canberra Hospital Foundation, Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation, Department of Health, Tasmania and Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation (SCHF). These initiatives include Child Life Therapy positions, equipment to help ease the anxiety of children in hospitals, vaccinations for kids in remote and regional Australia, Hospital in the Home programs, as well as kids’ spaces, rooms and toys in children’s hospitals. The milestone was reached at the conclusion of the most recent Hospitals United for Sick Kids fundraising campaign at Coles, which raised over $1.3 million in just four weeks through team member fundraising, customer donations and donation cards, as well as contributions from Coles, Kellanova The Arnott's Group Swisse Wellness (part of H&H Group), Grinders Coffee Roasters and Queen Victoria Tea through the sales of participating products. Learn more about how funds raised at Coles is making an impact here 👉  https://lnkd.in/gJTw9QnY #ProudlyColes #LifeAtColes #TeamColes

We are delighted to announce that Grant Shelton has been appointed to the role of General Manager, Operations, Trade Optimisation. The newly created Operations, Trade Optimisation team will be responsible for strengthening our focus on in-store and online execution and trade excellence. Grant is an excellent Operations leader, and a fantastic example of the career opportunities and pathways at Coles. Grant has worked across many areas of Operations, most recently as the Acting State General Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, and he brings a great depth of experience and leadership to this new role. Grant will commence in his new role on Monday 17 March. Please join us in congratulating him! #TeamColes #ColesGroup #CongratulationsGrant Grant Shelton | Matt Swindells | Claire Lauber | Liam Mahon | Martin Hastwell

We are excited to share Coles Group Relauncher program is back! The program is designed for women returning from a career break who want to reconnect with a career they love and refresh their engineering skills in digital and tech. Over six months, participants receive mentorship, hands-on training, and coaching within our Technology and Digital teams, plus hybrid work options and a supportive community to help them transition back with confidence. And the best part? 🎉 A permanent role is guaranteed upon successful completion of the program. So, if you’re looking to refresh your skills, reconnect with the industry, and take the next step in your digital and tech career, this is the perfect opportunity. Learn more and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dei-2Khb #ProudlyColes #ColesGroup #Relauncher2025 Pamela Marcou Jinal (Jee) G. Leah McCabe Stephenie Quan Olivia Lucisano Sam Crosson Anita Poscic Cameron Amling Amrita Prasad Usha Vinjamuri sofie fabre Stella Stavrou

At Coles Group, we’re committed to gender equity and creating opportunities for all. As we celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March), we embraced this year’s UN theme: March Forward for All Women and Girls, a reminder that progress comes from collective action and continued commitment. Today, in celebration Coles Group CEO Leah Weckert and Victoria Racing Club CEO Kylie Rogers sat down for a powerful discussion streamed nationwide for our team.  The ‘in conversation with Leah’ session explored topics such as the critical role of sponsorship in career growth, the importance of mental health and self-care in sustaining success and the courage to step up, support others and advocate for yourself to reach your goals. We also celebrated our ongoing partnership with Fitted for Work, led by Managing Director Donna de Zwart, which empowers women through training, mentorship and professional outfitting. We remain steadfast in our commitment to gender equity and driving meaningful change, ensuring progress for women today and into the future. #GenderEquity #ProudlyColes #MarchForward Leah Weckert | Kylie Rogers | Donna de Zwart | Kris Webb | Josie Fakira Wes Travers | Tony Dang | Matt Swindells | Sally Fielke | Ivan Slunjski Chrissy Chu | Gabrielle Sheehan | Lauren Haigh

Today is international Employee Appreciation Day, and here at Coles Group we are saying a big thank you to our 115,000 amazing Coles Group team members for the work that they do every day to support our customers, communities, suppliers and each other. We are incredibly proud of our team, and are enormously grateful for their continued hard work, dedication and commitment to fulfilling our purpose of 'helping Australians eat and live better every day'. #EmployeeAppreciationDay #ProudlyColes #TeamColes #ColesGroup #Thankyou Leah Weckert | Kris Webb | Nicole Zanette | Josie Fakira

Coles has raised more than $960,000 for women’s charity Fitted for Work in the 2025 Women’s Health, Beauty and Apparel International Women’s Day campaign. With the support of suppliers and thanks to customers who purchased a participating product, the funds raised will enable Fitted for Work to support up to 1,400 vulnerable women. Coles Group Corporate & Indigenous Affairs Officer Sally Fielke said, “At Coles, we know the positive effects that employment can have on women, particularly those who are vulnerable or who face extra challenges in finding work.” Coles’ fundraising efforts for Fitted for Work will continue until Tuesday 11 March with a donation of 10c from the sale of any floral or potted product sold in-store, up to a maximum of $20,000. In the lead up to International Women’s Day this Saturday, Coles team members at the Store Support Centre in Victoria will also donate pre-loved women’s workwear, clothing and accessories for Fitted for Work’s outfitting service and its Conscious Closet social enterprise. Watch Martha’s story to find out how funds raised at Coles is helping to support vulnerable women at Fitted for Work. Sally Fielke | Donna de Zwart | Emma Jones | Belinda Symes | Matt Hankin Leanne White | Rosie Coldwell | Lauren Merlino

We are excited to announce that Mike Sackman will be joining the Coles Executive Leadership Team as our new Chief Technology Officer. With more than 30 years of technology leadership, Mike has held CIO roles at prominent organisations, including John Lewis Partnership, Waitrose, and Argos. His broad experience spans the retail, hospitality, and sports sectors, and he brings a deep passion for driving technology transformation. Mike will commence in this role on March 3. Please join us in welcoming Mike to Coles! #ProudlyColes #TeamColes #ColesGroup #WelcomeMike Leah Weckert | Mike Sackman | Kris Webb | Aaron Plant | Martin Hastwell

Excellence in Australian agriculture was celebrated at The Weekly Times Coles 2024 Farmer of the Year Awards last Friday at the MCG. Eighteen national finalists, including seven Coles suppliers, were selected for their contribution to Australia's farming sector across horticulture, cropping, sheep, cattle, dairy and innovation. Two Coles suppliers topped their categories - the Said family of Fresh Select were named Innovative Farmer of the Year, and the Musolino family of T Muso & Co took home Horticulture Farmer of the Year. The Altmann family of Dakara Farms in South Australia were named Dairy Farmer of the Year and overall Weekly Times Coles 2024 Farmer of the Year. Seven of the 18 finalists supply the Coles Group. The event was attended by Coles team members who work with our suppliers across fresh produce, livestock and dairy as well as Coles Group Chairman James Graham and CEO Leah Weckert. Congratulations to all finalists and winners. Sally Fielke | James Wagstaff | Charlotte Gilbert | Brad Gorman | Martin Smithson | Tim Nitschke | Daniel Corrigan | Jason Colosimo | Jane Taylor Stephen Rennie

This year, Coles long-term charity partner, Clean Up Australia Ltd are celebrating their 35th birthday. To help celebrate this milestone, Coles Group, along with suppliers Drop of Good, Drumstick, PepsiCo, SodaStream Australia and Oates will be supporting them through a donation on the sale of selected products until March 25. Clean Up Australia inspires and mobilises communities to improve and conserve our environment, eliminate litter and end waste. On Tuesday the Clean Up Australia team, led by Pip Kiernan GAICD and Jenny Geddes GAICD as well as ambassador, ex-AFL champion David Neitz, joined over 150 Coles team members to help clean the parklands surrounding the Coles head office in Hawthorn East. #ProudlyColes #LifeAtColes #TeamColes Mia Horner | Brooke Donnelly | Sally Fielke | Madi Hickey | Scott Nicholson