Title:  Head of Learning and Development

About the opportunity

We’re looking for a strategic learning leader ready to shape capability and influence culture and performance across Australia’s largest community pharmacy group! Sigma Healthcare is searching for a dynamic Head of Learning and Development to reimagine how our people learn, grow and succeed across our multi-channel, international organisation.

Sigma Healthcare is undergoing a period of exciting transformation and growth with the recent acquisition of Chemist Warehouse, expanding its network across stores, distribution centres, support offices and franchise brands both nationally and internationally.

Reporting into the Group Manager, Education and Development, this is an opportunity to make a significant, enterprise‑wide impact by leading a future‑focused Learning and Development strategy that enables high performance, supports national compliance, and builds ongoing capability.

Key responsibilities

As our Head of Learning and Development, the successful candidate will:

• Set and lead the organisational Learning and Development strategy across the Sigma Healthcare group.
• Build capability for the future, partnering with senior leaders to identify skills gaps and drive targeted workforce development initiatives.
• Oversee design and delivery of innovative learning solutions, spanning leadership, technical, digital, compliance and frontline learning.
• Optimise learning technology, including systems governance, user experience and data analytics to measure impact and ROI.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation and statutory training requirements.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing Learning and Development team, fostering an inclusive, values‑driven culture.
• Strengthen partnerships with external bodies, regulators and industry groups.
• Drive operational excellence, managing budgets, reporting, continuous improvement and scalable learning processes.

This role is pivotal in championing a culture of continuous learning, supporting organisational transformation, and ensuring our people are empowered with the skills they need to thrive.

We operate in a flexible, hybrid working way, with 4-days per week based at our Preston support office, and the option of working 1-day per week from home.

Who are we looking for?

To thrive in this position, the successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:  

• A track record leading Learning and Development in a large, complex, multi‑site organisation.
• Deep expertise in adult learning, instructional design, digital learning and modern learning technologies.
• Experience measuring learning impact, ROI, and using analytics to inform decision‑making.
• Exceptional leadership skills to help mentor, coach and inspire a high‑performing team.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building capabilities.
• A proactive, commercial and solutions‑focused mindset.
• Resilience, adaptability and confidence navigating transformational change.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a National Police Check.

Why join us?

This is a pivotal opportunity to lead and shape the entire organisational Learning and Development strategy, making a high-impact contribution to capability, performance and future-readiness enterprise-wide. Join a supportive team that fosters a positive culture and values innovation and integrity. In addition to this, some additional workplace benefits include:

• Opportunities for career advancement, training and development.
• Employee discounts on a wide range of products across our retail network as well as corporate discounts on Healthcare Premiums and Novated Leasing.
• Access to EAP services.
• Subsidised onsite café and restaurant.
• Complimentary shuttle bus service from the nearby train stations to support public transport users, as well as an on-site car park for team members.

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.

At Sigma Healthcare, we celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. If you have the right to live and work in Australia and are open to working in Victoria, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that’s transforming pharmacy across Australia and beyond.