Expression Of Interest – Coles 2026 Graduate Program
Coles Group Hawthorn East, Melbourne
Job Description
Expression of Interest: Coles SSC Graduate Program (Feb 2026)
We invite graduates to express their interest in joining Coles as part of our Store Support Centre (SSC) Graduate Program. Our graduates will help Coles transform into a retailer of the future, leveraging global partnerships, technology and the energy and innovative spirit of our team, to support our mission of ‘helping Australians eat and live better every day.’
Based in our Melbourne SSC (corporate HQ), you’ll acquire a diverse range of technical, operational, and leadership skills while collaborating with various stakeholders across the business. Regardless of your degree discipline, our Graduate Program offers a pathway to the corporate career you’ve been seeking.
Explore the different streams available in our SSC program, including Technology, Digital, Customer (marketing), Operations, Own Brand, Liquor, Finance, People & Culture and more.
Learn more about our streams and recruitment stages here: Coles Graduate Careers:
https://colescareers.com.au/au/en/studentandgraduates
Submit your EOI here: https://2026colessscprogram-expressionofinterest-coles.pushapply.com/login
Applications for the Coles 2026 SSC Graduate program will open in early 2025.
To be eligible for our 2026 SSC Graduate Program, you must meet the following criteria:
• Hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency at the time of application.
• Have completed your degree and are able to commence full-time employment by the required start date of February 2026.
• Technology stream only: We also accept applicants from those on a 485 Graduate Visa (or who will have this visa by October 2025).
Thank you again for expressing your interest in our SSC Graduate Program.
Coles Talent Programs Team
We invite graduates to express their interest in joining Coles as part of our Store Support Centre (SSC) Graduate Program. Our graduates will help Coles transform into a retailer of the future, leveraging global partnerships, technology and the energy and innovative spirit of our team, to support our mission of ‘helping Australians eat and live better every day.’
Based in our Melbourne SSC (corporate HQ), you’ll acquire a diverse range of technical, operational, and leadership skills while collaborating with various stakeholders across the business. Regardless of your degree discipline, our Graduate Program offers a pathway to the corporate career you’ve been seeking.
Explore the different streams available in our SSC program, including Technology, Digital, Customer (marketing), Operations, Own Brand, Liquor, Finance, People & Culture and more.
Learn more about our streams and recruitment stages here: Coles Graduate Careers:
https://colescareers.com.au/au/en/studentandgraduates
Submit your EOI here: https://2026colessscprogram-expressionofinterest-coles.pushapply.com/login
Applications for the Coles 2026 SSC Graduate program will open in early 2025.
To be eligible for our 2026 SSC Graduate Program, you must meet the following criteria:
• Hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency at the time of application.
• Have completed your degree and are able to commence full-time employment by the required start date of February 2026.
• Technology stream only: We also accept applicants from those on a 485 Graduate Visa (or who will have this visa by October 2025).
Thank you again for expressing your interest in our SSC Graduate Program.
Coles Talent Programs Team
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Coles Group
Member since: February 2024
Description:
Coles is one of Australia’s leading retailers, with an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally. We employ more than 120,000 team members, engage with more than 8,000 suppliers, and we welcome millions of customers through our store network and digital platforms every week.
Our vision is to become the most trusted retailer in Australia and grow long-term shareholder value.
Our purpose is Helping Australians eat and live better every day.