Workforce Planner

Tasman Rope Access; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Key projects in WA's resources sector

Impactful workforce planning

Job summary

Tasman Rope Access is seeking a seasoned Workforce Planner to coordinate 90–21 day planning across Australia, overseeing labour, equipment and resources for shutdowns and projects.

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will liaise with clients and internal teams, monitor fatigue, and ensure rosters are accurate and timely in a fast-paced, inclusive environment. Microsoft 365, Excel and integrated planning systems are used daily to drive decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting client labour forecasts and managing large schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Solutions-focused and proactive with strong people skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret long-term forecast and reflect in internal systems.
• Maintain master roster and advance workforce allocations.
• Coordinate labour and equipment with client planners and internal teams.
• Monitor fatigue management and raise concerns as needed.
• Confirm personnel availability and roster shifts for projects.
• Coordinate vehicle and equipment bookings in advance.
• Prepare handovers to the short-term planning team.
• Support recruitment and planning managers with forecasting and trade coverage.

Skills

Workforce planning

Forecasting

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Integrated planning systems

Job description

Tasman Rope Access (TRA) is recognised as the leading industry expert in providing working at heights maintenance and project solutions. Our reputation is built upon professionalism, honesty, reliability, and industry expertise whilst maintaining the highest standards of health and height safety.

About the Role

Tasman Rope Access is seeking an experienced and organised Workforce Planner to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient scheduling and workforce planning of our shutdown and project operations across Australia. Reporting to the Planning Manager, you’ll take ownership of the 90–21 day planning window—liaising with internal teams, clients, and external providers to coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and reflect long term forecast within internal systems.
• Maintain and update the master roster and workforce allocations in advance.
• Liaise with client planners and internal stakeholders to confirm labour and equipment requirements.
• Monitor fatigue management and elevate concerns where necessary.
• Confirm availability of personnel and communicate rostered shifts/projects.
• Coordinate vehicle and equipment bookings in advance.
• Prepare comprehensive handovers to the short-term planning team.
• Support recruitment and planning managers with forecasting and trade coverage.

About You

• Experienced interpreting client labour forecasts and managing large schedules.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Professional and proactive with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to work closely with internal and external operations teams.
• Thrive in a team environment that is extremely inclusive and engaging.
• Experience managing multiple jobs at one time will be advantageous.
• Experience with workforce planning for Rio Tinto, BHP and FMG would be advantageous.
• Experience with integrated planning systems will be advantageous.
• Strong skills in Microsoft 365 and Excel (intermediate to advanced level).

Why Join Us

• Supportive team and leadership.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Be part of key projects across WA’s resources sector.
• Make a real impact in workforce planning.

Tasman is an equal opportunity Company and encourages people with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Workforce Planner?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?