Job Description

Full Time Fixed Term Contract

What we can do for you

At Specsavers, we know that to reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bring out your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture.

In 2025, we were proudly recognised as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year and ranked 12th on Fortune’s list of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces. Here’s a taste of just some of our perks:

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Two free pairs of glasses each year
• On-site free parking
• Birthday, Volunteer, Professional Development and Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Fully funded social club – provides a wide range of activities throughout the year

So, if you like the sound of working for a company that’s dedicated to improving the lives of both their people and customers - we think you’d look good at Specsavers.

About the role:

As a Network Planning Project Lead, you will drive the successful delivery of key business development projects across the network, including new store openings, relocations, expansions, and refits. You will manage projects end-to-end, from approval through to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Acting as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders and partners, you will lead cross-functional collaboration, proactively manage risks, and maintain clear, accurate communication throughout the project lifecycle.

This role plays a critical part in enabling network growth through strong project governance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous reporting.

About you:

• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment with the ability to influence and build effective relationships across all levels
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
• Proven experience working directly with franchise store
• Experience in delivery of retail store projects/ or similar
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail with strong accuracy and problem-solving capability
• Experience managing budgets and tracking project costs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant systems/databases
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing priorities and deadlines

About Us

Specsavers are rated the market leader for eye tests, the retailer of choice for contact lenses and one of the fastest growing hearing providers in Australia and New Zealand. We are on a continual mission to transform eye and hearing health by eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, including Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention and early detection, as well as providing accessible and affordable hearing care.

At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive, and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. When it comes to flexibility, we understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our flexible working at Specsavers enables us to work in ways that support our lifestyle to help us balance our career with the other important things in life.

Creating a great place to work for our people is pinnacle to us and along with our Behaviours is at the core of everything we do. We like to think it’s a fun and positive