Senior Advisor, Workforce Planning

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne seeks a Senior Advisor, Workforce Planning to lead the development and delivery of workforce planning strategies, tools and processes. You will use workforce data, labour market trends, and insights to provide evidence-based advice and strengthen capability across the Department.

Key responsibilities include aligning workforce and business planning, developing frameworks, analyzing data, and offering strategic recommendations to shape

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce planning at scale in large public sector environments.
• Desirable: degree in HR, workforce planning, business, organisational psychology, economics or related field.
• Desirable: experience using workforce data and analytics to inform strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Aligns workforce and business planning, develops frameworks and resources.
• Analyzes data to inform decisions and provide strategic advice.
• Evaluates workforce initiatives and drives continuous improvement.
• Collaborates across the Department and Victorian Public Service to achieve workforce goals.

Skills

Workforce planning experience

Data analytics

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR / Workforce Planning / Business / Organisational Psychology / Economics / Data Analytics / Public Policy or related

Tools

Excel

Data visualisation tools

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand 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.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone 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.

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Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• 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 berequired.

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.

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

For further information about the role, please contact Anna Pastor, Manager, Future Skills Capability at ***********@transport.vic.gov.au

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