AddressWe'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
For a company as big as ours, the regulatory environment is naturally complex. Because we operate across a range of compliance remits, our Risk & Compliance team are trusted advisors to the business. With such a deep understanding of our goals and values, we provide practical and commercial advice when it's needed most.
We are currently searching for a Compliance Specialist to join our team to provide support and partner with the business on compliance and governance matters, to ensure continuing commercial success of this business.
The dynamic nature of the role requires expertise across various topics, advising the business, and staying informed on legislative changes.
About the role
The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for implementing regulatory and compliance framework across the Merchandise Business Unit; provide regulatory and compliance advice to support the Coles Merchandise teams; and continued education for key stakeholders on legislative requirements for the business.
You'll also:
- Participate in key merchandise initiatives to ensure business risks are identified and mitigated where possible
- Provide commercially focused advice at all times
- Look after and find ways to improve systems, processes and other compliance controls to alleviate risk and improve compliance to regulatory obligations
- Manage key stakeholder relationships via clear communication
- Provide merchandise compliance support to business projects and initiatives
- Update and maintain merchandise compliance resources and job aids
About you and your skills
You'll bring exceptional attention to detail, the ability to simplify complex information, and a keen interest in legislative matters.
While retail/consumer goods exposure is preferred, the role is open to candidates from other work backgrounds. Ideal candidates may come from merchandising, store operations, or have a background in compliance, risk, law, or a related field with 2-5 years of experience.
You'll also have:
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication skills, as well a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve whilst navigating through complex projects
- A sound knowledge of compliance and governance regulations to be able to provide high level advice.
- Ability to interpret legislation and policy regulations.
- Participate in projects ensuring appropriate procedures and controls are in place to comply with new legislation
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: 108511
Employment Type: Full time
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