We’re seeking proactive and ambitious Category Assistants to join a leading Australian health, beauty, and wellness organisation. These are temporary/contract opportunities ranging from an initial 5 weeks to 3 months, with the potential for permanency for outstanding candidates.

About the Role
We have several opportunities available:

• 2 x PMR Category Assistants – focused on the rollout of a new promotional forecasting tool. You’ll support categories through analysis, reporting, and operational management, gaining exposure to FMCG retail practices. (Contracts up to 3 months, potential for permanency for top performers.)
• Beauty & Atomica Project Category Assistants – supporting established and emerging categories, contributing to analysis, planning, and operational execution across health, beauty, and wellness products, including FMCG ranges. (Contracts from 5 weeks.)

About the Opportunity

Working alongside experienced Category Managers, you’ll help ensure smooth daily operations, analyse sales and customer data, and support category strategy. These roles provide hands-on experience in FMCG and retail environments, exposure to fast-moving categories, and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, including new system rollouts and promotional initiatives.

About You

• Foundational knowledge of Category or Inventory Management in FMCG or retail.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Previous experience in Category Assistant, Buyer’s Assistant, or FMCG support roles highly desirable.

Next Steps

If you’re organised, analytical, and ready to broaden your skills in FMCG and retail while contributing to exciting projects, submit your expression of interest today. Temporary/contract roles with varying lengths offer a clear pathway to permanency for strong performers.

Why Join Us?

• Temporary/contract roles with potential for permanent placement.
• Hands-on experience across multiple categories in health, beauty, and wellness.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If you’re organised, analytical, and ready to grow your career in retail and health & beauty, submit your application today as shortlisting will commence immediately.

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