State P&C Business Partner

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.

People and Culture are dedicated to fostering an engaged and empowered workplace. One that's strong, diverse and where our team members have exciting career pathways to choose from. We do it by making people's lives easier through better experiences, useful tools, and by providing ongoing opportunities to learn and grow.

About the role

We're a diverse bunch and we authentically celebrate this at Coles Group. Our People & Culture Operations 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 teams, 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.

This is a permanent opportunity for a P&C Business Partner role supporting our supermarkets team in Victoria. The P&C Business Partner strategically partners with the Head of Operations and key senior stakeholders to execute and deliver on people activity aligned to their Market by leveraging unique understanding of the supermarkets and broader retail business.

You will work collaboratively with the Centres of Excellence to brief and consult on the development of People solutions aligned to business needs. Partner with the business to ensure Talent & Performance management practices are embedded including coaching of senior leaders to deliver on our Great Place to work Strategy. Input into the development and oversee the execution of all cyclical & corporate P&C activities to ensure fit for purpose and effectively executed within Business Units.

You'll also:

• Effectively strategic business partnering with the Head of Operations and key senior stakeholders to execute the people plan and strategy aligned to the commercial needs of the business plan, manage and deliver the succession & development planning processes to support the talent pipeline.
• Create and implement change management plans that analyse impact, gain team member commitment and minimise resistance and ensure strong communication and engagement with stakeholders.
• Influence and educate key stakeholders around matters of diversity and inclusion.
• Lead specific operations people initiatives to improve our team members experience
• Coach and lead the business to deliver all People Metrics
• Embed organisational change, capability and cultural initiatives through effective partnership and coaching
  • Actively promote cultural change and support new initiatives, as well as ensuring continuous improvement
• Collaborating as part of a national HR Business Partnering team to share best practice, support one another and have fun

About you and your skills

• Proven P&C partnering skills and the ability to build credible relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Broad generalist experience with a specific focus on culture and engagement as well as leadership development and talent
• Proven P&C generalist experience working in a shared services model
• Ability to build capability in line managers through coaching and enabling them to ensure you can spend your time on strategic value add pieces for the business
• Solid understanding of communication channels and stakeholder management
• Able to work in a fast-paced and complex environment
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and delivery skills
• Able to navigate change in large organisations and work at all levels of the organisation
• Prioritising execution alongside strategic thinking when planning

Applications close on 24/10/2025 at 23:59PM

• 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.

We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email

Job ID: 167882

Employment Type: Full time