Workforce Planner

Randstad; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad partners with a government contractor to recruit a Workforce Planner for a six-month project starting end of July. You will join a small team of three, owning rostering and scheduling for about 500 staff across two secure sites. Location is classified, but operations occur in a highly secure environment.

Remuneration is AUD 55.00–65.00 per hour plus superannuation. The role requires strong Excel skills and experience with workforce analytics, supporting confidential staffing operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated rostering and scheduling experience for large workforces.
• Strong MS Excel skills (advanced level).
• Experience with payroll metrics systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize schedules for 500 staff across 2 sites.
• Monitor attendance and process leave requests.
• Prepare reports and analyze workforce trends.
• Ensure compliance with policies and confidentiality.

Skills

MS Excel

Rostering

Scheduling

Data analysis

Tools

Payroll Metrics

Job description

Workforce Planner - Purpose-Driven Operations

The Opportunity & Purpose

Are you looking for a role where your administrative and planning skills directly contribute to a safer, more compassionate, and engaged environment? We are partnering with an industry-leading organization that operates critical, highly secure infrastructure on behalf of the Australian Government.

Guided by core principles that emphasize safety, dignity, and respect, this organization fosters a culture of care, accountability, and excellence. By joining this team, you are not just building rosters; you are playing a vital role in ensuring that front-line staff are properly resourced and supported. Your work will directly enable them to deliver high-quality, consistent services that prioritize the well-being of the individuals in their care.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Workforce Planner for a crucial 6-month project starting at the end of July. Due to the sensitive nature of these operations, the work location is highly classified, but you will be operating in a dynamic and specialized environment.

You will become part of a dedicated, tight-knit team of 3, taking collaborative ownership of workforce planning and scheduling for approximately 500 staff across 2 secure sites.

Remuneration: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour + Superannuation

Work Type: 6-month contract project

Start Date: End of July

Location: Classified Location

Key Responsibilities

• Roster Management: Work within your team of 3 to create, manage, and optimize complex work schedules for 500 staff across 2 sites, ensuring safe and adequate staffing levels at all times.
• Workforce Support: Monitor attendance, process leave requests, and assist with onboarding to support smooth and compliant daily operations.
• Reporting & Analytics: Maintain highly accurate workforce records, prepare detailed reports, and analyze trends to identify areas for efficiency and operational improvement.
• Compliance: Ensure absolute adherence to workplace policies, labor laws, and strict confidentiality and security requirements.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact between employees and management to resolve scheduling conflicts and facilitate clear, respectful communication.

What You Need to Succeed

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience managing complex rostering and scheduling for large workforces across multiple sites.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills are essential.
• Systems Experience: Previous hands-on experience utilizing Payroll Metrics is highly desirable.
• Key Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where your output directly impacts human well-being.

Eligibility: Due to government contract requirements, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Please note successful candidate will need to undergo a criminal history check.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.