Rostering & Workforce Planning Specialist

dnata catering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while at work

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Discounts at retailers

Novated leasing

Wellbeing resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

dnata catering is seeking a highly organised Resource Allocator to join our Workforce Planning team in Sydney. You will coordinate rosters, overtime, labour hire and leave requirements, ensuring staffing coverage and timely data updates across planning systems.

You will liaise with operational leaders, manage staff movements, and support payroll processes while upholding Enterprise Agreements and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce planning, rostering, scheduling or resource allocation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using workforce management or rostering systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Availability to work a rotating roster across seven days.
• Understanding of Enterprise Agreements, Awards or workforce compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage roster movements, shift changes and staff allocations.
• Coordinate overtime, shift extensions and labour hire requirements.
• Monitor workforce supply and demand to ensure staffing coverage is maintained.
• Update and maintain workforce planning systems with accurate employee and roster data.
• Liaise with operational leaders and labour hire providers to support operational requirements.
• Process leave, training and roster-related updates.
• Provide support and guidance to employees regarding roster enquiries.
• Prepare workforce reports and support payroll-related processes.
• Ensure compliance with Enterprise Agreements, policies and workforce planning procedures.

Skills

Workforce planning

Rostering

Scheduling

Resource allocation

Job description

dnata catering is seeking a highly organised Resource Allocator to join our Workforce Planning team in Sydney. You will coordinate rosters, overtime, labour hire and leave requirements, ensuring staffing coverage and timely data updates across planning systems.

You will liaise with operational leaders, manage staff movements, and support payroll processes while upholding Enterprise Agreements and company policies.