Assistant Store Planner

At Wesfarmers Health we strive to make health, beauty and wellness experiences simpler, more affordable and easier to access for all Australians.

Our portfolio includes well-known names like Priceline, Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, as well as our MediAesthetics brands - Clear Skincare Clinics and SILK Laser Clinics. In the digital space, we're proud to have SISU Health and InstantScripts—and most recently, we've launched our newest retail beauty stores, atomica.

About us:

What began in 1910 as a small co-operative of just three pharmacies has grown into Wesfarmers Health—a leading Australian organisation in health, beauty, and wellness.

Today, Wesfarmers Health proudly employs over 3,600 team members, all committed to delivering accessible, innovative, and trusted health and beauty services to Australians nationwide, across retail, medi-aesthetics, digital health, and wholesale and supply chain operations.

What you'll do:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Store Planner to join our Store Development team. Reporting to the Retail Design & Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our retail network through the delivery of customer-centric, commercially effective store planning and design solutions.

In this role, you will work across a diverse portfolio of store development projects, including new stores, refurbishments, relocations and format development initiatives. You will translate operational, commercial and franchise partner requirements into innovative store layouts and planning solutions that align with brand standards, compliance requirements and business objectives.

Working cross-functionally, you will partner closely with Construction Project Managers, Merchandise, Operations, Property, Network Development and external consultants to ensure the successful delivery of store concepts from feasibility through to construction and handover.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop innovative store layouts, customer journeys and category flows that enhance customer experience and commercial outcomes
• Design shopfronts and store concepts that meet franchise partner, landlord and council requirements
• Manage documentation consultants including architects, engineers and certifiers throughout the project lifecycle
• Review documentation packages to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable standards
• Ensure store plans meet regulatory, safety, BCA/AS and Pharmacy Board requirements
• Present planning solutions and recommendations to franchise partners and internal stakeholders
• Facilitate the resolution of competing operational, commercial and design requirements

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in architectural, retail or similar design practice, or in-house retail design team
• Demonstrated experience of a high design aesthetic level and ability to innovate
• Proven ability to conceptualise plan layouts and communicate with stakeholders
• Previous experience in a franchise environment highly regarded
• Previous experience in Pharmacy or similar industry highly regarded
• Strong understanding of retail planning, space optimisation and store development processes
• Knowledge of construction documentation, design standards management and BCA/AS compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office
• Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Interior Design or similar discipline

Why us?

• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline, atomica and Clear Skincare Clinics
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group
• Novated leasing options
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year
• Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation
• Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym
• Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

Wesfarmers Health aims to become an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, through investments that attract, empower and retain First Nations team members within our stores, distribution centres, clinics and corporate offices.

As part of the Wesfarmers group, we provide authentic support through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, designed to empower you on your journey towards personal achievement and professional advancement.