Strategic Workforce Planning Team Lead

Contract Resources Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Career development

Specialised training programs

Job summary

Contract Resources is seeking a highly experienced Workforce Planning Team Lead to drive workforce planning, mobilisation and resource optimisation across multiple projects. You will forecast needs, coordinate complex mobilisations and ensure compliance while mentoring a team of coordinators.

Reporting into the Workforce Planning Manager, you will collaborate with Project Managers, operational leaders and clients to deliver strategic staffing solutions and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Qualification and/or extensive experience in workforce planning, mobilisation, logistics coordination, or resource management within industrial or project-based environments.
• Proven ability to develop workforce forecasts, manage resource requirements and deliver effective workforce planning strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across multiple levels of the business.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching and supporting team members.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and mobilisation activities across multiple projects, ensuring personnel requirements are met safely, efficiently and on time.
• Develop workforce forecasts and resourcing strategies aligned with project demands and business objectives.
• Partner with Project Managers, operational leaders and clients to deliver workforce solutions that support successful project execution.
• Manage complex mobilisation logistics, ensuring employees are compliant, prepared and ready for site mobilisation.
• Analyse workforce trends, project pipelines and resource availability to support strategic workforce planning and decision-making.
• Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to Workforce Planning Coordinators and Administrators, fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Act as a key escalation point for workforce planning and mobilisation challenges, resolving resource clashes and competing priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement across workforce planning, mobilisation and compliance processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure workforce compliance with client, company and legislative requirements, maintaining operational readiness across all projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Project coordination

Excel

Education

Relevant qualification in workforce planning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Contract Resources is seeking a highly experienced Workforce Planning Team Lead to drive workforce planning, mobilisation and resource optimisation across multiple projects. You will forecast needs, coordinate complex mobilisations and ensure compliance while mentoring a team of coordinators.

Reporting into the Workforce Planning Manager, you will collaborate with Project Managers, operational leaders and clients to deliver strategic staffing solutions and improve processes.