Senior Business Analyst - Hawthorn East at Coles Group

Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Retail Experience, Agile Methods, Problem Solving, Requirements Gathering, Relationship Management, Digital Systems Analysis, Financial Acumen, Data Analytics, AI Experience, Supply Chain Knowledge

Industry

Retail

Description

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 we shop continues to evolve, our Digital team keeps us at the cutting edge. Driven by our innovative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture, we’re constantly looking at ways to create differentiated, omni-channel experiences for our customers and build the next generation of digital retailing. About the role As a Senior Business Analyst in our Supply Chain & Fulfilment team, you’ll play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution. Working closely with the Product Owner, you’ll translate functional requirements into actionable insights, collaborate with solution architects, and ensure vendor proposals are not just visionary—but practical. What you’ll do Partner with the Product Owner to elicit, analyse, and document functional requirements Break down complex business problems into clear, technical deliverables Collaborate with architects to align solutions with enterprise standards Participate in RFP processes, challenging vendor proposals to ensure operational feasibility Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners Support solution design, testing, and implementation across fulfilment and supply chain initiatives About you 5+ years’ experience supporting digital channels in large, complex organisations requiring stakeholder management. Significant experience in a Business Analyst role Experience in retail environment mandatory Experience working in a complex project environment and must have worked in Product Delivery environment Agile methods and concepts Proficient in context switching and being across multiple initiatives A logical approach to problem solving and the ability to constructively propose and review solutions Proven experience gathering, eliciting, and documenting functional and non-functional requirements in a way that is complete, clear, correct, and consistent Proven ability to manage relationships within and outside the business, including suppliers, customers, and colleagues. Ability to analyse and explain complex digital systems and concepts in accessible language, such as translating the technical capability of a solution into the real-world application and results of that solution. Communicate these concepts to a range of stakeholders at the appropriate level of detail Development of Business Cases, including financial case, for technical solutions to business problems. Includes financial acumen such as understanding capital vs operational spend and making strategic trade-offs between competing solutions. A passion for new technology Experience with data, advanced analytics and AI Experience in supply chain or fulfilment operation projects highly desirable Applications close 30th October 2025 at midnightWhat’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: 164752 Employment Type: Full time

Responsibilities

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution, collaborating closely with the Product Owner and solution architects. You will support solution design, testing, and implementation across fulfilment and supply chain initiatives.