Events Specialist - Franchise Brands

Chemist Warehouse Group; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Employee discounts

EAP services

onsite canteen

Job summary

Sigma Healthcare, including Amcal and Discount Drug Stores, is seeking an Events Specialist for Franchise Brands to lead national franchise events and oversee related logistics and stakeholder engagement. The role focuses on delivering high-quality events that strengthen franchise partner relationships and drive business outcomes.

You will collaborate across Retail, Legal, Property, Finance and Marketing, with hybrid working flexibility and a Preston Office presence.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in events, business administration or a related field.
• Experience in corporate event planning and coordination, preferably within the healthcare industry.
• Strong project management, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting change management or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all Franchise Brand events nationally.
• Develop and maintain the annual Franchise Brand events calendar.
• Deliver premium events that strengthen franchise partner engagement and reinforce the Amcal and DDS brands.
• Coordinate all event logistics including venues, accommodation, travel, catering, production, registrations and communications.
• Develop event budgets and manage expenditure within approved limits.
• Manage supplier contracts and negotiate value for Sigma Healthcare.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist as required with Public Relations and Event team supplier funded events, activations and store openings

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Logistics coordination

Tools

Event management software

Job description

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Title: Events Specialist - Franchise Brands

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

About the team

The Public Relations, Events & Community Department protects and enhances the reputation of our brands through strategic communications, media engagement, events, experiential marketing and community partnerships.

The team leads corporate and consumer communications, brand storytelling, reputation management, supplier activations and charitable initiatives to build customer trust and support business growth. This role sits within the Public Relations and Events team, delivering external events and PR initiatives across the broader business.

About the role

Reporting int o the Group PR Manager, the Events Specialist– Franchise Brands is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of all external & internal Franchise Brand events for Amcal and Discount Drug Stores, while also providing high-level administration and operational support to the Franchise Brands Leadership Team. The role is accountable for ensuring Franchise Brand events are delivered to an exceptional standard, strengthening franchise partner engagement, supporting strategic business outcomes and enhancing the Amcal and DDS brands. The role works collaboratively across Retail, Commercial, Legal, Property, Finance, Marketing and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of the Franchise Brands business.

Role responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all Franchise Brand events nationally.
• Develop and maintain the annual Franchise Brand events calendar.
• Deliver premium events that strengthen franchise partner engagement and reinforce the Amcal and DDS brands.
• Coordinate all event logistics including venues, accommodation, travel, catering, production, registrations and
• communications.
• Develop event budgets and manage expenditure within approved limits.
• Manage supplier contracts and negotiate value for Sigma Healthcare.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist as required with Public Relations and Event team supplier funded events, activations and store openings

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking someone who is passionate about events, thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage projects from planning through to delivery. You’ll ideally have:

• 2–3 years’ experience in events, business administration or a related field.
• Experience in corporate event planning and coordination, preferably within the healthcare industry.
• Strong project management, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting change management or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage confidential information.
• Experience coordinating legal or commercial documentation is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

Grow your career with purpose –

Access a wide range of learning and development programs, including our internally designed leadership courses (including our Women In Leadership program) to support your long-term growth. Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a difference in healthcare, working with a collaborative and supportive team.

Be rewarded for your impact –

Enjoy annual salary reviews linked to your performance, recognising the value you bring to the team.

Flexibility that works –

Work from home one day per week, while staying connected with your team at our vibrant Preston Support Office four days a week. We’re committed to supporting our people through life’s important moments. Alongside our formal flexibility policies, we recognise that some circumstances, such as returning from parental leave or managing personal wellbeing may require additional consideration. In these situations, we work collaboratively on case‑by‑case arrangements to provide the support needed while balancing the requirements of the role and team.

Paid parental leave –

We support growing families with six weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers and one week of paid parental leave for secondary carers.

Exclusive savings –

Access generous team member discounts across a wide range of products with our partnership with Flare, including company-wide corporate offers on healthcare premiums with Bupa Healthcare, banking benefits with Comm Bank, novated leasing and a team member discount card entitling you to savings in our Chemist Warehouse Pharmacies

Support when you need it –

Tap into confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for personal or professional support.

Take advantage of our subsidised and convenient onsite canteen for varied and affordable meals, coffee, confectionary and bakery items.

Easy commuting –

Enjoy our complimentary shuttle bus connecting nearby train stations to the Preston Support Office, making public transport travel simple and stress‑free.

About Us

Sigma Healthcare is powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty! We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia. With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach.

Sigma Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement listed.