Senior Workforce Planner

State of Victoria; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Building & Plumbing Commission (BPC) seeks a Senior Workforce Planner on a fixed-term basis until 30 June 2027 to lead strategic and operational workforce planning for the BPC. The role focuses on forecasting resource needs, rostering, scheduling, reporting, and data-driven insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid Melbourne setting, driving efficiency and service delivery across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational reporting and analysing workforce performance data.
• Ability to develop and present insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Minimum three years' workforce management experience in a call centre or similar environment.
• Experience forecasting, scheduling, rostering and workforce planning processes.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational workforce planning for the BPC.
• Forecast resource needs, develop and manage staff rosters, allocate work.
• Generate performance and capacity reports using data-driven insights.
• Standardise reporting and adapt workforce strategies to evolving needs.
• Collaborate with operational teams and support services to improve efficiency.

Skills

Workforce planning

Forecasting

Scheduling

Data analysis

Operational reporting

Job description

Salary from $91,971per annum plus SuperFixed term until 30 June 2027 opportunityHybrid working model, Melbourne CBD office locationAbout the Role:We're seeking a Senior Workforce Planner on a fixed term basis until 30 June 2027 to lead strategic and operational workforce planning for the BPC. This role is responsible for forecasting resource needs, developing and managing staff rosters, allocating work, and generating performance and capacity reports.Using data-driven insights and forecasting tools, you'll ensure staffing aligns with operational demands to deliver efficient, high-quality services. You'll also oversee and enhance workforce planning processes, standardise reporting, and adapt strategies to meet evolving organisational needs.As a key liaison between operational teams and support services, you'll drive workforce performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.What we are looking for:Demonstrated experience leading operational reporting and analysing workforce performance data.Proven ability to develop and present meaningful insights to support strategic decision-making.Minimum three years' workforce management experience within a call centre or comparable operational environment.Experience managing forecasting, scheduling, rostering, and workforce planning processes.Ability to coordinate resources and adapt workforce plans in response to changing operational demands.Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement, service delivery, and operational efficiency.About the BPCThe Building & Plumbing Commission (BPC) is Victoria's regulator for building and plumbing.It supports the growing Victorian community through the developments of harms-based regulation that is proactive and informed by data and intelligence. The BPC regulates for better consumer outcomes and is committed to safety, compliance and buildings that last.The BPC's aim is to improve the experience for consumers in the building system by overseeing all aspects of building quality control - regulation, insurance and dispute resolution. The BPC aspires to be a leading and trusted regulator, emphasising consumer outcomes, clear communication with practitioners, efficient processes, and a commitment to public interestThe BPC brings key regulatory, dispute resolution, and insurance functions related to the building and plumbing industry together under one roof, streamlining the process for consumers and industry, and enabling the regulator to have oversight of all complaints so they can be handled more effectively and efficiently.Commitment to DiversityWe celebrate the diversity of our workforce.The BPC values the differences people bring and takes inclusion seriously. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Women, including into leadership and non-traditional areas; Neurodivergent people, People with Disability; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse/Marginalised people; Sexually and Gender Diverse people and from people at all stages of their careers.We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact us at [e-mail] work arrangements are available we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process.How to ApplyWe require you to upload:an up-to-date resume.Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position and the key selection criteria.Important informationOnly electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.Candidates deemed suitable from a selection process may be considered for identical or similar vacancies within 6 months.The BPC operates within the Victorian Public Sector; employment conditions are governed by the Victorian Building Authority Enterprise Agreement 2024. As such Recognition of Prior Service from other VPS agencies should be discussed with the hiring manager as part of the recruitment process.