Responsible Sourcing Manager - Seafood

Ranchero; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Gym facility and fitness classes

Free parking

Staff discounts (5% + periodic double)

Recognition platform (mythanks)

Job summary

Coles Group in Melbourne seeks a Senior Manager to lead the development and delivery of the company’s sustainable seafood strategy across Own Brand supply chains. You will provide strategic and technical leadership across wild-caught and farmed seafood, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams for better sustainability outcomes.

You will also build governance, traceability, and assurance programs, manage risks, and influence commercial decisions to embed sustainability throughout the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of seafood production systems and sustainability principles.
• Experience across aquaculture and seafood supply chains.
• Ability to translate technical knowledge into practical strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Coles' sustainable seafood strategy and governance across Own Brand seafood.
• Develop research, policy and governance programs with internal teams and suppliers.
• Provide technical leadership across aquaculture, seafood production systems and emerging sustainability risks.
• Strengthen seafood governance, traceability, verification and certification requirements across supply chains.
• Build trusted relationships with suppliers, NGOs and industry partners to drive continuous improvement.
• Support assurance, compliance and risk management while embedding sustainable seafood considerations into commercial decision-making.

Skills

Seafood sustainability

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Marine science or sustainability degree

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Seafood traceability systems

Certification & governance processes

Aquaculture knowledge

Job description

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.

About the team

From baby food to coffee blends, our team members use their passion and innovative thinking to develop and deliver Coles' own brands of quality products and best value solutions for our customers.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Responsible Sourcing, you'll lead the development and delivery of Coles' sustainable seafood strategy across our Own Brand supply chains. As our sustainable seafood subject matter expert, you'll provide strategic and technical leadership across wild-caught and farmed seafood, working together with suppliers, internal teams and industry partners. Your work will strengthen responsible sourcing and help Coles create better sustainability outcomes across seafood supply chains.

You will also:

• Lead Coles' sustainable seafood strategy, sourcing standards and governance across Own Brand seafood.
• Develop research, policy and governance programs with internal teams and suppliers.
• Provide technical leadership across aquaculture, seafood production systems and emerging sustainability risks.
• Strengthen seafood governance, traceability, verification and certification requirements across supply chains.
• Build trusted relationships with suppliers, non-government organisations and industry partners to drive continuous improvement.
• Support assurance, compliance and risk management while embedding sustainable seafood considerations into commercial decision-making.

About you and your skills

You'll bring strong knowledge of seafood production systems and sustainability, ideally gained across aquaculture, seafood supply chains, responsible sourcing or a related field. You're comfortable turning technical knowledge into practical strategies and working collaboratively with suppliers, internal teams and external partners to create meaningful outcomes.

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in marine science, sustainability, environmental science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in seafood sustainability, responsible sourcing or related sustainability strategies and programs.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and global seafood production systems, aquaculture and associated environmental risks.
• Knowledge of seafood traceability, verification, third-party certification, governance and assurance processes.
• Strong project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across complex supply chains.

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 ***************@coles.com.au

Job ID:197023

Employment Type:Full time