Strategy Analyst - Hawthorn East

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Coles Group is hiring a Strategy Analyst in its Data and AI team onsite in Melbourne to formulate and iterate digital strategies aligned with Corporate Strategy and ELT priorities. You will translate strategy into technology operating models, architecture, and portfolio decisions, and you will monitor best practices while supporting executive governance and key business cases. The ideal candidate blends strategic planning in large organisations with strong analytics, enterprise‑architecture awareness, and outstanding senior‑stakeholder engagement, plus the ability to turn complex concepts into clear business outcomes. To apply, tailor your CV to show ELT and Board communication, workshop facilitation, cross‑functional impact, and a proven delivery track. Highlight retail knowledge and a proactive, independent style.

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We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 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

 

As the way Australians shop continues to evolve, our Data and AI Team keep Coles at the forefront of modern retail. We combine data, artificial intelligence, and applied engineering to reimagine how our stores, supply chain, and digital channels operate — creating smarter, more connected, and seamless experiences for our customers and team members.

 

Operating as a centralised development and enablement function within Coles Technology, the team unites product, engineering, and platform capabilities to deliver the intelligence layer of the enterprise. We serve every part of Coles — from computer vision applications that enhance in-store experiences and reduce loss, to forecasting, optimisation, and decision-support solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and agility across our supply chain, retail operations, and corporate functions.

 

The scale and impact of this work are significant. Coles serves millions of customers each week across more than a thousand stores nationwide, and our AI and data capabilities provide the intelligence that underpins how we plan, move, sell, and serve. By combining deep data capability with applied AI and modern engineering, we’re enabling Coles to become a truly AI-enabled enterprise, transforming how we operate and how Australia shops every day.

About the role

 

As the Strategy Analyst for our Data and Artificial Intelligence, your primary function will be to support the formulation and iteration of digital strategies and the digital strategy planning process, in alignment and collaboration with Corporate Strategy, the Executive Leadership Team, Digital Leadership Team and other key stakeholders.

 

You will also analyse the implications of strategy and cascade it across all technology operating model, processes, decisions, architecture, and portfolio, to sustain high quality of outcomes and strategic alignment.

 

Key responsibilities will include:

 

• Continuously monitor best-practices and enhance Coles technology engineering and operating practices
• Support executive strategic priorities, through a Group-wide digital strategy lens, including contributing to key business cases; innovation; Board, leadership, and governance forums; key design decisions; communications, and reporting.
• Support with preparing and delivering accurate and comprehensive reports for executive leadership, analyse data to support strategic decisions, collaborate with departments to gather information, maintain reporting templates and dashboards, and present clear findings and recommendations to executives

 

 

About You and Your Skills

 

• Strategic planning and strategy development in complex business environments
• Understanding of Technology in large organisations and in the context of digital transformation
• Understanding of the forging, value, and management of strategic partnerships (especially in the context of technology)
• Understanding of the Retail industry, challenges, commerciality, operations, and organisation
• Effective engagement with senior leaders in an organisation
• Strong problem solving, creativity and proven application of strategic frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing and high quality on time delivery of projects, analysis, reports, presentations, and communications
• Strong background in Analytics including analytics modelling, especially with regards to technology and financial domains
• Translating research to insights, and producing high quality visual communications
• Learning ambition and ability

 

Skills and Qualifications

 

• Relevant Tertiary Education - Bachelor’s Degree
• Problem Solving & Analytics
• Communication
• Project Management and Delivery
• Motivation & Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Leadership
• Industry Knowledge

 

 

Please note that our ideal candidate will have an understanding of both Technology Strategy and broader Business Strategy, with the ability to seamlessly connect the two. They will be highly articulate, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and will be a key contributor in drafting material for the ELT and Board members.

 

They must be confident facilitating workshops and discussions with senior stakeholders, assist with translating complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes. Operating in an independent capacity, they will often receive limited direction from senior leaders and must be able to shape thinking and deliver outcomes with minimal brief.

 

An understanding of Enterprise Architecture and the business domain is essential, enabling them to bridge strategy and execution. They will work closely with Enterprise Architecture and key stakeholders to define and evolve strategic roadmaps, ensuring alignment to organisational priorities.

 

This is a strategic operator role, with a strong focus on innovation, market intelligence, and forward-looking technology enablement.

 

 

 

 

 

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 [email protected]

 

Job ID: 174675

 

Employment Type: Full time