Coordinator - Workforce Planning - Ports & Terminals - Oceania - Apac

Dp World Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World Australia is seeking a Workforce Coordinator for Port Botany Terminal on a 12-month fixed-term basis (parental leave cover). The role involves collating, evaluating and delivering efficient workforce planning by managing daily rostering and leave planning, while coordinating with Operations and HR to forecast requirements and identify improvements.

It is a full-time position, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend shifts on rotation.

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce planning/rostering with knowledge of industrial agreements and awards.
• Skilled in data analysis and process improvement with actionable recommendations.
• Proficient in Excel with strong attention to detail and process focus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workforce planning and rostering to align labour with operations.
• Monitor demand, analyse scheduling data, and optimise workforce efficiency.
• Partner with leaders to support annual leave planning and resourcing needs.
• Ensure rosters comply with Enterprise Agreements, Awards, policies, and business requirements.
• Identify workforce planning risks and escalate issues to maintain operational continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and data accuracy.

Skills

Workforce planning

Data analysis

Communication

Deadline oriented

Customer-focused

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

DP World is currently seeking a Workforce Coordinator to join the team based at our Port Botany Terminal on a 12-month fixed-term basis (parental leave cover). In this role, you will play a key role in collating, evaluating, and delivering efficient workforce planning solutions by managing daily rostering and leave planning, while working closely with Operations and HR teams to forecast requirements and identify opportunities for improvement. This is a full-time opportunity, working Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend shift on rotation for the duration of the fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate workforce planning and rostering activities to ensure labour resources are aligned with operational requirements.
• Monitor workforce demand, analyse scheduling data, and provide recommendations to optimise workforce utilisation and efficiency.
• Partner with operational leaders and stakeholders to support annual leave planning, resourcing requirements, and workforce outcomes.
• Ensure workforce plans and rosters comply with applicable Enterprise Agreements, Awards, policies, and business requirements.
• Identify workforce planning risks, escalating issues proactively and implementing solutions to support operational continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing planning processes, improving data accuracy, and enhancing workforce planning practices.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Experience in workforce planning/rostering with knowledge of industrial agreements and awards.
• Skilled in data analysis, process improvement, and actionable recommendations.
• Proficient in Excel with strong attention to detail and process focus.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Able to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and handle urgent requests.
• Customer-focused, proactive, and results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 115,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.