Workforce Planner

Steelarc Engineering; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Steelarc Engineering is seeking an experienced Workforce Planner to join the team on a 12-month temporary contract based in Mackay, with the potential for ongoing employment. The role focuses on planning, scheduling and allocating site-based personnel across mining operations, shutdowns and projects, delivering organised rosters and reliable workforce availability.

You will coordinate site rosters, manage leave and urgent requirements, monitor utilisation and ensure compliance, while

Qualifications

• Previous workforce planning or rostering experience within the mining industry is mandatory.
• Experience coordinating mining personnel, rosters and workforce allocations across multiple sites.
• Experience using workforce scheduling systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workforce planning, rosters and personnel allocations across multiple mine sites and projects.
• Manage workforce availability, leave coverage, shift changes and urgent operational requirements.
• Monitor workforce utilisation and schedule gaps, coordinate redeployment as needed.
• Oversee mobilisation and demobilisation requirements.
• Ensure rostering compliance and fatigue management across shifts.
• Liaise with Operations, Site Supervisors, employees and clients on workforce needs.
• Work with Training & Compliance to coordinate readiness and training requirements.
• Maintain accurate schedules, records and forward labour forecasts.

Skills

Workforce scheduling

Microsoft Office

Site coordination

Mining industry experience

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

12-Month Temporary Contract | Potential for Ongoing Employment | January 2027 Start

Workforce Planner

12-Month Temporary Contract | Potential for Ongoing Employment | January 2027 Start

About Us

Steelarc Engineering provides specialised engineering, maintenance and site services to the mining and heavy industrial sectors across Queensland.

As Steelarc Engineering and Extreme Excavators work towards merging under EXS Services, we are entering an exciting period of growth, creating new opportunities across our expanding operations.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Workforce Planner to join our team on a 12-month temporary contract, with the potential for ongoing employment.

Ideally commencing in January 2027, the role will include a structured handover to support a smooth transition.

This is a fast-paced coordination role responsible for planning, scheduling and allocating our site-based workforce across mining operations, shutdowns, maintenance campaigns and projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate workforce planning, rosters and personnel allocations across multiple mine sites and projects.
• Manage workforce availability, leave coverage, shift changes and urgent operational requirements.
• Monitor workforce utilisation, identify scheduling gaps and coordinate personnel redeployment.
• Oversee workforce mobilisation and demobilisation requirements.
• Monitor working hours, fatigue management and roster compliance.
• Liaise with Operations, Site Supervisors, employees and clients regarding workforce requirements.
• Work closely with Training & Compliance to coordinate workforce readiness and support training requirements where needed.
• Maintain accurate workforce schedules, records and forward labour forecasts.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, highly organised individual to join our friendly, hardworking and supportive team.

You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships and contributing to a team that takes pride in getting the job done.

Previous workforce planning or rostering experience within the mining industry is mandatory.

To be successful, you will have:

• Proven experience coordinating mining personnel, rosters and workforce allocations across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of mining operations, shutdowns, mobilisation and fatigue management requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using workforce scheduling systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and adapt to changing operational demands.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to hit the ground running.

What's on Offer?

• 12-month temporary contract with potential for ongoing employment.
• Mackay-based position.
• January 2027 commencement with structured handover.
• Friendly, supportive and hardworking team environment.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing business transitioning towards EXS Services.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Previous experience in a similar mining industry workforce planning or scheduling role is essential.