Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

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 looking for a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional to take our hiring and pipelining for senior leadership roles to the next level. This person will play a key role in shaping the future of our business by identifying, engaging and securing Head Of level talent who'll drive our strategy forward and be future Coles executives. You'll be a trusted advisor to General Managers and P&C leaders, bringing a sharp eye for talent, deep market knowledge and a passion for finding exceptional people. This is a high impact role that is critical to supporting pipeline and succession for the most impactful leadership roles across the organisation.Key Accountabilities

• Developed targeted talent pipelines and own end-to-end recruitment for critical pathway Head Of roles across the organisation.
• Develop and execute tailored sourcing strategies to attract high-potential senior talent.
• As the subject matter expert, partner with General Managers and P&C leaders to influence quality and consistent enterprise hiring decisions.
• Lead talent assessments and provide clear, insightful recommendations.
• Build and manage strong, engaged talent pipelines aligned to future needs.
• Deliver a high-touch candidate experience and act as a true ambassador for our brand.
• Provide market intelligence and insights to influence business decisions.
• Ensure recruitment processes align with governance and talent frameworks.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, headhunting and senior-level hiring.
• A strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and guiding hiring decisions.
• Good understanding of assessment tools and the ability to translate insights into action.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.

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What's in it for you?

• 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

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: 162603

Employment Type: Full time

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