Strategic Tech Workforce Lead (12-Month Contract)

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Workforce Lead to oversee technology workforce planning, resource management and supplier governance within a large enterprise environment. The role blends hands-on operations with strategic planning, working with technology leaders to align resources with business priorities.

You will manage demand and capacity, oversee contingent workforce lifecycle, and drive reporting and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology workforce management or IT resource planning.
• Strong knowledge of contingent workforce management and supplier governance.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting for technology teams.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Manage technology workforce demand, capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee contingent workforce lifecycle including onboarding and offboarding.
• Manage supplier relationships, SOWs, rate cards and vendor performance.
• Drive workforce reporting, cost optimization and process improvements.
• Partner with technology leaders, procurement and finance on workforce requirements.
• Lead and support one direct report.

Skills

Workforce management

IT resource management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Vendor governance

Tools

SAP Fieldglass

Workday

Job description

Sharp & Carter in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Workforce Lead to oversee technology workforce planning, resource management and supplier governance within a large enterprise environment. The role blends hands-on operations with strategic planning, working with technology leaders to align resources with business priorities.

You will manage demand and capacity, oversee contingent workforce lifecycle, and drive reporting and cost optimization.