Kris Webb has over 30 years of international experience across the full range of HR functions. She has led large P&C teams with roles in Australia and around the world, including Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Japan and Asia across a variety of industries. This role is suitable for candidates who wish to leave an entry-level position in private practice and enter an industry-based role. Experience is preferable, but it also takes into account those who want to develop their skills and learn in a supportive team environment David`s long legal career includes a long-standing role as a partner at Allens Linklaters, where he gained an in-depth knowledge of competition law and regulatory law with a focus on merger approvals, regulatory investigations and major litigation. During this time, David worked closely with coles` team on regulatory requests regarding supplier negotiations and private label products. The pace of our company has made it a meeting place for passionate and talented people. In this environment, team members get the motivation, focus, determination, and personal growth needed to reach faster. We continue to build a team for gender equality and a culture that is as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), skills, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Born in Australia, John has lived and worked in Australia, Germany, Scotland and England, leading teams around the world. He is passionate about learning and the potential of education to change lives. Starting with good things is what drives our goal: to feed all Australians sustainably so they can live healthier, happier lives. With a team of 120,000 employees and an iconic portfolio of Australia`s most trusted brands, we are perfectly positioned to turn a promising start into much more. David joined Coles in early 2016 and leads the legal, risk, regulatory compliance, employee relations and security teams. He was a co-founder and member of Coles` Risk, Audit and Compliance Management Committee and a member of the Board of Directors of Coles` Better in Common Diversity Committee, which is responsible for LGBTI affairs. We are committed to providing a safe environment for our team members and customers, so you must be vaccinated against COVID-19 before joining the team unless you are medically exempt. You will also need to disclose and prove your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application.
Thank you for your understanding. Coles Group has a highly experienced management team with extensive global experience in the retail sector. the main tasks of this role; You will be part of our commercial legal team, which takes care of all commercial legal contracts and consulting work for our digital sales, e-commerce, supply chain, procurement, merchandise and export teams. You will be part of a high-performing legal team focused on strategic issues that enable Coles to properly balance risk and reward, adapt and respond proactively to new and changing environments. With over 100,000 team members, over 2,200 retail stores and the huge support infrastructure behind it, Coles is one of Australia`s largest companies. Coles` size and depth means that team members have great opportunities for professional development, achieving personal and professional goals, and building and pursuing an interesting career. We are committed to a work environment that promotes the health and happiness of all members of our team and ensures development opportunities to become the best of ourselves. We are currently looking for an experienced business lawyer from junior to intermediate level for our team. They advise you legally and participate in strategic decisions to ensure the continued economic success of this company. Our lawyers have extensive and diverse experience, ranging from corporate representation to personal individual representation of individuals with personal and unique legal needs. We`re not talking about discounts (even if you get them), it`s about joining a team in which you invest your well-being and professional development, and celebrating your contributions is the norm.
And because everyone leads a unique life, we offer flexible working, including working from home, extra leave and parental leave rights. About the teamWe have the opportunity for a mid-level lawyer with general business experience to join Coles` commercial legal team. Ideally, you have extensive PQE experience with experience in procurement and/or merchandise as well as IT expertise, whether in-house or in private practice. We have been trusted to serve Australian communities since 1914 and have become one of the top 30 on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you can not only make a difference in millions of Australian lives, but you will also see your impact. For those who share our passion, we encourage people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities. We are excited to adapt our recruitment process to meet accessibility needs – so contact us at www.careers.colesgroup.com.au > careers for all > Disabled Employment >. Darren has over 25 years of experience in international retail and an impressive track record of delivering results, driving change and leading highly engaged teams. He knows the spirits industry inside out, having managed it at Morrisons, ASDA and Tesco.
Daniella has a long career in law, governance and corporate secretarial work, including a 14-year career at Incitec Pivot, an ASX-listed industrial chemicals company. This included five years as company secretary and before that as managing director of corporate governance and compliance. Daniella began her career as a lawyer at Ashurst (formerly Blake Dawson), where she advised on major corporate transactions. Charlie is responsible for finance, treasury, strategy, business development, investor relations, insurance and real estate. With over 25 years of experience, Matthew has an in-depth knowledge of retail. Prior to joining Coles Group, George was Commercial/CFO for Supermarkets and Convenience Products at Metcash/IGA for four years and CFO at Fantastic Holdings for four years. He was CFO at Delfin Lend Lease and began his career at Arthur Andersen. Most recently, he has been Chief Commercial Officer of Morrison`s Group in the UK since 2015.
Previously, he was Chief Commercial Officer of british home improvement company Kingfisher, CEO of household and fashion retailer Matalan and Commercial Director of ASDA/Walmart Group. He spent the first 18 years of his career at Tesco, first as a buyer and rising to the position of Commercial Director. Steven was previously Chief Executive Officer of Supermarkets and Convenience Products at Metcash Limited. He was also Managing Director of Carlton Communications plc, a ftse 100 media group company, as well as Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of the holding company at Pacific Equity Partners, a private equity firm. He also served as Group Marketing Director, Head of Store Development and Head of the Asda (UK) grocery business during the turnaround and held positions at Kingfisher plc, a UK retail group, and Bain & Company. Prior to joining Coles, Sally was General Manager of Corporate Affairs at Sydney Airport for nearly eight years. Sally holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts. She is a member of Chief Executive Women and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. This could be the very first step in an exciting new career with us – a fresh start. At Coles Group, these are moments we live for.
To live up to our commitment to the company, our customers and each other, we are guided by the following principles: Prior to joining Coles, Kris spent 11 years at GlaxoSmithKline in Australia, Singapore and the UK, most recently as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, where he was responsible for the global pharmaceutical business. Prior to joining Coles, John spent five years at Australia Post as CIO and EGM for Transformation and Enablement with responsibilities for Strategy, Technology, Communications, Government Relations, Data Science and Transformation Office. He spent eight years at NAB in various roles and earned his CIO degree for banks and markets. He began his career in management consulting at Accenture, working on large-scale business transformations in Europe and Asia. John focuses on culture to create lasting change and innovation to create value for the customer. Sally was previously CEO of the Australian Hotels Association, New South Wales Branch, The Australian Hotels Association, Northern Territory Branch and is a former lawyer. Leah was appointed Managing Director of Commercial & Express in April 2022 and is responsible for the supermarket, non-food, dairy, freezer, convenience, fresh produce, meat and delicatessen businesses. She is also responsible for Coles` own brand, store development, export, food manufacturing facilities and Coles Express` operations.