Providing an integrated, customer-focused IT function, the Coles Group Limited IT Department supports our strategic goal of being Australia's number one retailer.
With over 1,200 people employed in our IT division around the country, we can offer a challenging career that rewards our people with the opportunity to develop their skills as they interact with a talented team. And with so much more than just technical opportunities available, we're able to provide diversity in role and long-term career prospects.
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IT partners our businesses to deliver business solutions and innovation services which maximise customer and shareholder value. They support our businesses by standardising the IT portfolio of products and reducing the cost of doing business through technology-enabled process improvement.
There are seven key areas within IT at Coles Group Limited. These are:
Meet some our graduates who work in IT:
Master of Business and Information Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science - Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Systems Engineering
While I had good experiences working alone and in small companies before finishing my degree, I knew that Coles Group Limited's sheer size could provide me with a range of career opportunities in many different areas of IT.
I first found out about the Coles Group Limited Graduate Program when I was at university. Most of my friends were also looking for full-time work and news about the Graduate Program spread quickly.
The rotational structure of the program has been great. I started with three months in e-technology and worked mainly with content management software for the human resources portal area. I spent the next three months with the Program Management Office where I helped to develop and upgrade reporting tools. I then moved locations for six months and worked in the Infrastructure Services & Operations team to support portal infrastructure. Right now I'm with the Application Development and Support team working with data warehouses.
While I built great technical skills at university, it's the internal training programs run by Coles Group Limited that have helped me with my project management, time management and interpersonal skills. I've had the chance to really develop and improve the skills needed for working with others and communicating with a whole range of people.
There are so many things that make Coles Group Limited a great place to work. The people are really friendly and supportive, and the career opportunities are fantastic. No matter where you work, you can always be a valuable member of a team and this is a tremendous boost to your confidence in your own ability.
Bachelor of Business Systems
A reputation for looking after its employees and the fact that it was one of Australia's largest employers is what most attracted me to a career with Coles Group Limited. I first heard about the Graduate Program while I was at university. In fact, Coles Group Limited was a sponsor of my degree and when they made a presentation to the students in my course, I couldn't apply fast enough.
So far I've already worked in the SAP team and with the Officeworks Business Systems and Processes team. I recently joined the Project Management Office and have been working on the Coles Express POS upgrade. The rotations have been fantastic because I've been exposed to different business areas and have met many people that I may not have had contact with. This not only includes people like our CEO, John Fletcher, and his direct reports, but other graduates and staff members.
Working with so many different kinds of people means that the ability to communicate well with everyone is absolutely essential. Coles Group Limited champions internal training and since I've started I've been able to take part in two courses that have supported my time management, professional development and people skills.
I would advise anyone who wants to join Coles Group Limited to stay open minded about the roles or tasks you're asked to perform. The Graduate Program could introduce you to a career path you never even imagined.
