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.
Our Commercial team is a large, but a close-knit group of trading experts, who are ready to shape the future of Coles. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting supplier relationships we build, the new ideas we develop and how passionately we work to help Australian eat and live better every day. And the best part? We’re all so different. We bring diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit across Coles Supermarkets and Liquor.
We’re seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to play a critical role in safeguarding the quality, safety and integrity of our Own Brand products. Reporting to the Supplier Audit & Compliance Manager, you’ll partner closely with local and offshore suppliers, Coles Product Technologists and internal quality teams to uphold manufacturing and responsible sourcing standards across food and non‑food categories.
This is a highly field‑based role, with approximately 80% of time spent on supplier sites, conducting audits, closing out non‑conformances and driving continuous improvement. You’ll also provide coaching and expert guidance to suppliers, helping lift capability and prevent recurring quality or safety issues.
You’ll also:
You are a seasoned quality or food safety professional who combines strong technical expertise with an engaging, collaborative approach. Confident working independently in supplier environments, you’re proactive, firm but fair, and passionate about improving quality outcomes through education and partnership. You’re comfortable influencing stakeholders, navigating challenging conversations and adapting quickly when urgent supplier issues arise.
You’ll also ideally have:
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: 190342
Employment Type: Full time
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