Workforce Planner

Workforce Planner – Purpose-Driven Operations

The Opportunity & Purpose Are you looking for a role where your administrative and planning skills directly contribute to a safer, more compassionate, and engaged environment? We are partnering with an industry-leading organization that operates critical, highly secure infrastructure on behalf of the Australian Government.

Guided by core principles that emphasize safety, dignity, and respect, this organization fosters a culture of care, accountability, and excellence. By joining this team, you are not just building rosters; you are playing a vital role in ensuring that front-line staff are properly resourced and supported. Your work will directly enable them to deliver high-quality, consistent services that prioritize the well-being of the individuals in their care.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Workforce Planner for a crucial 6-month project starting at the end of July. Due to the sensitive nature of these operations, the work location is highly classified, but you will be operating in a dynamic and specialized environment.

You will become part of a dedicated, tight-knit team of 3, taking collaborative ownership of workforce planning and scheduling for approximately 500 staff across 2 secure sites.

Key Details

• Remuneration: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour + Superannuation

• Work Type: 6-month contract project

• Start Date: End of July

• Location: Classified Location

Key Responsibilities

• Roster Management: Work within your team of 3 to create, manage, and optimize complex work schedules for 500 staff across 2 sites, ensuring safe and adequate staffing levels at all times.

• Workforce Support: Monitor attendance, process leave requests, and assist with onboarding to support smooth and compliant daily operations.

• Reporting & Analytics: Maintain highly accurate workforce records, prepare detailed reports, and analyze trends to identify areas for efficiency and operational improvement.

• Compliance: Ensure absolute adherence to workplace policies, labor laws, and strict confidentiality and security requirements.

• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact between employees and management to resolve scheduling conflicts and facilitate clear, respectful communication.

What You Need to Succeed

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience managing complex rostering and scheduling for large workforces across multiple sites.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills are essential.

• Systems Experience: Previous hands-on experience utilizing Payroll Metrics is highly desirable.

• Key Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where your output directly impacts human well-being.

• Eligibility: Due to government contract requirements, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

How to Apply If you are driven by purpose and want to utilize your workforce planning skills to support a highly impactful national operation, please apply now to submit your resume for immediate consideration.

Please note successful candidate will need to undergo a criminal history check.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

experience3 years

key responsibilities

• Manage rosters for 500+ staff across 1-2 units using Payroll Metrics and Excel. Track attendance, process leave, and ensure award compliance. Analyze workforce data, generate reports, resolve scheduling gaps, and act as the primary contact for all st

qualification

• Human Resources related qualifications are highly regarded.

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