Assistant Location Planner - Hawthorn East

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 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 Property looks after one of Australia's most dynamic portfolios. Coles Group has over 2,500 retail locations around Australia—and we're growing every day. Our team manages every one of these locations. And we work side-by-side with our business units on all things property, from site acquisition through to asset management. About the roleThis is a 12-month full-time contract.In this role you're joining the Location Planning team and will sit within the wider Property function which is integral to the development and execution of our network growth strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness firsthand how Coles leverages its data to inform strategic business decisions. What you'll be doing You'll be at the heart of our Property Intelligence process that is responsible for monitoring and tracking competitor developments as well as maintaining our Store Locations database which directly influences multi-million-dollar investment decisions. Ways you can make an impact: • Use your analytical skills to forecast the impact of competitor activity will have on Coles• Maintain the health and integrity of our core datasets• Assist in the development and evolution of the property strategy• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the team (and broader Property function) by identifying and implementing improved efficiencies and better ways of working. Good things you'll need: • A naturally curious and analytical mindset and a passion for problem solving• An ambition to begin a career in the field of data analytics• Currently studying for, or recently attained, a tertiary qualification in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Geography, Property, Business Commerce or a related discipline• A passion for retail, site selection, and location analysis• A high level of self-motivation, comfort working both independently and within a team, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities at once. Take your next step into something bigger, apply now With us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements. We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. 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. Find out more in the ‘Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site.