Hybrid Internal Auditor – Own Brand

at Coles Group

• Job title: Internal Auditor – Own Brand
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Australia

About the role

• Internal Auditor ensuring quality and compliance of Coles’ Own Brand products through supplier audits and coaching. Partnering closely with suppliers and internal teams to uphold safety and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of Own Brand suppliers against Coles Food and Non‑Food Manufacturing Supplier Requirements
• Deliver targeted audits focused on responsible sourcing, customer complaints, product incidents, withdrawals and recalls
• Communicate audit outcomes and manage non‑conformance close‑out within agreed timeframes using Fusion
• Provide clear, timely and thorough audit reports within required timeframes
• Coach and mentor suppliers and Coles Product Technologists to improve technical capability and quality performance
• Identify recurring non‑conformances and work collaboratively to implement improvement initiatives
• Contribute to Own Brand supplier scorecards, performance strategies and quality training programs
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including witness and shadow audits

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in food science, bio‑science or a related discipline
• Registration as a Lead Food Safety Auditor or Management System Lead Assessor (RTO or TPEC)
• HACCP training aligned to Codex Alimentarius principles (minimum 2 days)
• Completion of CFMSR training, including shadow and witness audits
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly
• Proven experience in food or related industries, within quality assurance, product safety, manufacturing, retail or inspection
• Demonstrated technical competence across a range of product categories (e.g. thermal processing, chilled ready‑to‑eat, allergen‑free foods)
• Computer literacy and confidence working in audit and reporting systems

Benefits

• 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.