Community Relations Advisor - 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

Corporate & Indigenous Affairs is the voice of Coles Group internally and externally. With passion and pace, we collaborate with stakeholders across our business to better connect with our customers and each other. By working together, we further strengthen the trust and relatability of our brands across Australia.

About the role

Are you passionate about making a real impact in communities? Do you thrive in an agile and collaborative environment?

A rare opportunity as Community Relations Advisor has arisen within our close-knit and passionate Community Engagement team. This is a 12-month fixed term full-time contract.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside a team of experts, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Partnership Managers in executing events, partnerships, and program activations.

You'll also

• Project manage operational elements related to campaigns and events
• Support the broader community team to achieve our community strategy
• Provide communication for inquiries about how Coles can support communities
• Assist in managing our Nurture Fund program.

 
What you bring

With previous experience in partnership management across sport/events/entertainment, you bring a passion for community and making a difference.

A brilliant communicator and project manager, you can adapt quickly and absorb information efficiently.

You'll also need

• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Exceptional organisation skills
• Familiarity with contracts and agreements, advantageous not mandatory.

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​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.

Job ID: 117060

Employment Type: Fixed Term​