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 agile 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.

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.

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.

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📌 Workforce Planner (Brisbane)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Brisbane