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About Us
GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, MAURI, and Jasol.
DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.
We take great pride in our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group.
DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.
About the Role
We’re looking for an Instore Trainer to work with Coles stores across Victoria, delivering engaging and practical deli training sessions to in-store teams.
Reporting to the National Account Manager – Coles, this is a 12-month max-term contract to support our Coles partnership, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
You’ll work in-store across multiple sites each week, training Coles deli staff on product knowledge, usage occasions, quality, and preparation. It’s a role that blends retail experience, presentation skills, and coaching.
Responsibilities

• Deliver on-the-floor training and coaching for Coles deli staff.
• Support staff to understand product features, benefits, and applications.
• Provide feedback and guidance to improve deli execution and customer service.
• Plan and adjust training schedules to store needs across the state.
• Maintain accurate training records and provide insights on training uptake and impact.
• Share feedback with DON and Coles teams to support continuous improvement.

Why Join Us
Our Purpose is to craft food that brings out ‘the good’.
In this role you’ll enjoy:

• A fully maintained vehicle for travel across Victoria
• Autonomy and variety – no two days or stores are the same
• Connection to both national retail partnerships and local teams
• A fixed-term contract with the potential to go permanent
• A values-based culture where quality, learning, and people matter

You’ll also have access to benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Purchased leave options
• Wellbeing and employee discounts
• Development and career pathways across GWF

About You
You’re a people-focused trainer or coach with:

• Experience in training, coaching, or deli/grocery retail operations
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to engage in-store teams
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively across Victoria
• Excellent planning, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working independently while staying connected to your team

A Certificate IV in Training & Assessment is desirable, but not essential.
Applications
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply' button.
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to donpeopleandperformance@gwf.com.au.
Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol tests, and a security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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