Workforce Planner

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

Job summary

Randstad partners with an Australian government–linked organization to staff a six-month Workforce Planner project. You will join a small team to roster about 500 staff across two secure sites, ensuring safe, compliant scheduling and accurate attendance data.

The role demands advanced MS Excel, experience with large rosters, and familiarity with Payroll Metrics; Australian citizenship or permanent residence is required. End-date and security clearances apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex rostering for large workforces across multiple sites.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Experience with Payroll Metrics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Roster management for 500 staff across two sites, ensuring safe and adequate staffing.
• Monitor attendance, process leave requests, and assist with onboarding.
• Prepare detailed reports and analyze trends for efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to workplace policies, confidentiality and security requirements.
• Serve as liaison between employees and management to resolve scheduling issues.

Skills

MS Excel

Workforce planning

Scheduling

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.