Job Description

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Property looks after one of Australia’s most dynamic portfolios. With an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally, we’re growing every day. Our team manages every one of these locations, and we work together with our business units on all thing’s property, from site acquisition through to asset management.

About the role

Reporting to the State Construction Manager - WA, SA & NT, this is a diverse role where you'll be instrumental in the delivery of Renewal and New Store Projects throughout SA & NT.

You’ll be empowered to manage the entire project lifecycle across planning, governance, procurement, cost management, on-site delivery and safety. This role provides excellent exposure within the SA market and will see you utilise your influencing and project leadership skills to drive outcomes that matter to our business and our customers.

Applications close Friday August 14.

You'll also

• Lead and coordinate diverse teams to deliver projects safely in a live trading environment
• Effectively communicate and influence stakeholders to balance individual requirements and project specific outcomes
• Monitor progress against the critical path to deliver projects within approved timelines and budgets
• Manage, communicate and effectively mitigate risk
• Balance time and resource commitments simultaneously across multiple projects
• Oversee cost plans, design documentation and tendering whilst implementing continuous improvement initiatives across these disciplines.

About you and your skills

Key to your success in this role is having excellent communication and stakeholder management skills as well as the ability to consult and collaborate with teams internally and externally, to achieve optimal outcomes. Given this role is quite autonomous, it is important you are able to self-regulate priorities and time management.

Ideally degree qualified in construction project management, you'll have demonstrated experience working on medium & large-scale retail or commercial projects and come from an on-site/ retailer/ project management background.

You'll also have

• Extensive experience managing contractors, consultants, site supervisors and suppliers
• Sound financial acumen and cost management skills
• Working knowledge of local regulations along with an understanding of Australian Standards and their application
• Experience in negotiating and executing contracts
• Strong organisational and planning ability.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. 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. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 192172

Employment Type: Full time