Internal Auditor

1 week ago

Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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 to the Supplier Audit & Compliance Manager, you will undertake audits of Coles Brand suppliers to the Coles Food or Non-Food Manufacturing Supplier Requirements standard; communicate audit outcomes and close out non-conformances with suppliers to agreed timeframes.

  • Note Given the national locations of Coles Brand suppliers, this role will include regular travel. With 80% of your role being based at supplier sites.

You will also

  • Report on target audits at Coles Brand suppliers to confirm compliance to responsible sourcing initiatives and identify and address issues.
  • Demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach to deal with urgent supplier issues at short notice.
  • Provide coaching and feedback to develop technical capabilities of Coles Brand suppliers and product technologists.
  • Review repetitive non-conformances from audits to identify areas for improvement for Coles Brand suppliers.
  • Work with Coles product technologists to address non-conformance with suppliers and Coles Quality Academy providers to ensure effective training is developed.
  • Participate in technical scorecarding for Coles Brand suppliers.
  • Input to the strategy guiding Coles Brand supplier performance.

About You And Your Skills

  • Tertiary degree in Food Science and Technology.
  • Lead Auditor Qualification
  • HACCP certified
  • Minimum five years' experience in food or related industries, in quality assurance or product safety within manufacturing, retail or inspection functions. Experience across more than 2 categories is required (e.g meat and dairy or other)
  • Auditing experience is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP principles.
  • Demonstrated safety competence in a range of specific product categories (e.g. thermal processing, chilled ready to eat foods, allergen-free foods).
  • Proactive, firm but fair approach; willing to share knowledge to drive positive change.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confident stakeholder management with the ability to build relationships and resolve conflict.
  • Driver's licence and own transport.

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

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