Design Documentation Coordinator

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.

**About the role**:
Reporting into the Format Improvement Manager, you will be the go-to person representing Store Design & Development on documentation, stepping up as necessary to support the delivery of key format projects such as Simplified Stores.

You will:

- Deliver scheme plans, design detailing and written briefs in line with CIO brief
- Review and update the new stores written design brief, leading cross functional working groups to drive flexibility and simplification to deliver best value and scope
- Manage external consultants required to deliver design documentation and format layouts for all projects typically working within a budget
- Be flexible supporting multiple managers and team in accordance with business needs
- Provide architectural and technical advice relating to concept and project plans and written briefs
- Manage external consultants and developers to deliver planning and documentation outcomes for Store Design and Development Team

**About you and your skills**:
We are looking for someone who is tertiary qualified, preferably in Architecture or Construction or ideally has 2-3 years’ experience in technical architectural drafting from a retail or FMCG background.

You’ll also have:

- High level of retail planning experience with some design, commercial or financial understanding (desirable)
- Ability to work with design colleagues on how to best implement design in simple and complex stores
- Ability to work with construction consultants including architects, engineers and quantity surveyors
- Sound working knowledge of Revit, CAD and Adobe Suite
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with various peers and stakeholders
- The ability to identify issues, problem solve and be results focused

Please note this is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity.

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**What’s in it for you?**:

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Flexible working options**:We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- ** Office perks**: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
- ** Discounts**:Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
- ** Reward through recognition**: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- ** Opportunities for learning and development**: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- ** Paid parental leave**: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
- ** Investment in your future**:Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

**About the recruitment process**:
Job ID: 165657

Employment Type: Fixed Term