Workforce Planner

Michael Page; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Temporary or permanent opportunity

Supportive onboarding

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a Brisbane-based organisation to recruit a Workforce Planner. You will create and manage staff rosters, coordinate shift changes, and maintain accurate records to support smooth day-to-day operations.

The successful applicant will have experience in rostering or scheduling, strong organisational and time-management skills, proficiency with rostering systems and MS Office, and clear communication with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce planning, rostering, or scheduling.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with competing priorities.
• Proficiency in rostering systems and MS Office.
• Clear communication with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage staff rosters for optimal coverage.
• Coordinate shift changes and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain records of availability, leave, and preferences.
• Liaise with team leaders to understand staffing requirements.
• Utilise rostering systems to streamline scheduling and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with workplace regulations and internal policies.
• Communicate roster updates to stakeholders.
• Provide admin support within the Secretarial and Business Support team.

Skills

Workforce planning

Rostering

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Tools

Rostering systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Be part of an organisation where smart workforce planning drive real outcomes.
• Enjoy a flexible role that builds in‑demand, specialist skills.

About Our Client

This organisation delivers essential operational services and places a strong focus on structured processes, accuracy, and collaboration. As a small to medium-sized enterprise, they offer a professional and supportive working environment with clear operational objectives.

Job Description

• Create and manage staff rosters to ensure optimal coverage and resource allocation.
• Coordinate shift changes and resolve scheduling conflicts in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of employee availability, leave, and preferences.
• Liaise with team leaders to understand staffing requirements and operational priorities.
• Utilise rostering systems to streamline scheduling and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with workplace regulations and internal policies.
• Communicate roster updates clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support within the Secretarial and Business Support team.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Workforce Planner will have:

• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, rostering, or scheduling within a professional environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Proficiency in rostering systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Clear and confident communication skills for working with internal stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of relevant workplace compliance requirements.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Temporary or permanent opportunity providing flexibility and role variety.
• Supportive team environment with structured onboarding.
• Opportunity to contribute to the smooth day-to-day operations of a respected organisation.

Quote job ref: JN-042026-6995457