Category Assistant - Retail Brands

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, 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’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Category Assistant to support our Retail Brands (Ethicals) team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with Category Managers, build your commercial and analytical capability, and contribute to the delivery of key category initiatives.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting the execution of our Retail Brands strategy—balancing administration, reporting, stakeholder coordination and data insights to drive efficiency and performance across the category.

No two days will be the same, as you help keep operations running smoothly while identifying opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the delivery and administration of Retail Brands programs, including the API Generics Program and dispensary services initiatives
• Manage pricing templates, sales deals and updates across wholesale and retail channels
• Monitor and communicate upcoming and expiring deals to key stakeholders
• Maintain and update reporting tools such as control tables and pricing files
• Manage the Retail Brands inbox, ensuring timely responses and resolution of queries
• Assist in producing and distributing monthly communications and bulletins
• Collaborate with internal teams including Supply Chain, Marketing, Commercial and Store Operations, as well as external supplier partners
• Analyse dispensary and sales data to uncover trends and support data-driven decision making

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience as a Category, Buying or Merchandise Assistant (not essential)
• Desirable experience in the retail pharmaceutical industry, with an understanding of dispense software's, product range, government and scheme compliance requirements
• Basic understanding of Category Management and relevant legislation
• Basic understanding of inventory management processes and flow‑on impacts
• Exemplary multi-tasking, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and maintain a positive outlook toward change in a fast-paced environment
• High school certificate

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.