Senior Advisor, Workforce Planning

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne—CBD is seeking a Senior Advisor, Workforce Planning to lead development and delivery of workforce strategies. You will use data, trends and insights to advise on current and future workforce needs across the department.

This role requires translating strategies into clear projects, building partnerships, and driving continuous improvement with evidence-based recommendations for a large public sector organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce planning at scale, preferably in a large public sector environment.
• Formal qualification in HR, workforce planning or related discipline is desirable.
• Experience using data analytics to inform strategic workforce decisions.

Responsibilities

• Align workforce and business planning across the Department.
• Develop and implement workforce frameworks and resources.
• Analyse data to inform strategic decisions and provide recommendations.

Skills

Strategy translation

Data analytics

Future-oriented planning

Partnerships & collaboration

Evidence-based advisory

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Title: Senior Advisor, Workforce Planning

Requisition ID: 13042

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Date Posted: 3 Nov 2026

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role

The Senior Advisor, Workforce Planning leads the development and delivery of workforce planning strategies, tools and processes to support the Department’s workforce priorities. The role uses workforce data, labour market trends and organisational insights to provide evidence-based advice, strengthen workforce capability and ensure the Department is prepared for current and future workforce needs.

Key responsibilities include aligning workforce and business planning, developing workforce frameworks and resources, analysing data to inform decisions, and providing strategic advice and recommendations. The role also evaluates workforce initiatives, drives continuous improvement, builds organisational capability and collaborates across the Department and Victorian Public Service to achieve strategic workforce goals.

What We’re Looking For

You’re someone who:

• Translates strategies into well-planned projects, setting clear objectives, managing risks and monitoring outcomes.
• Uses workforce data, advanced Excel and data visualisations to generate insights and support evidence-based decisions.
• Takes a forward-looking approach, aligning priorities with organisational goals and applying best practice and emerging technologies.
• Builds strong partnerships, promotes collaboration and supports others to navigate and adapt to change.
• Leads complex workforce analysis, works with stakeholders to shape workforce strategies and provides clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations.

Qualifications And Experience

You’ll bring:

• Experience in workforce planning, including the design, development and implementation of workforce planning initiatives, frameworks and programs at scale, preferably within a large and complex public sector environment (mandatory).
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Business, Organisational Psychology, Economics, Data Analytics, Public Policy or a related discipline (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience using workforce data, analytics and insights to inform strategic workforce decisions, workforce planning activities and organisational outcomes (desirable).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

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For further information about the role, please contact Anna Pastor, Manager, Future Skills Capability at [e-mail]