Workforce Planning Specialist – APS6 Equivalent

Canberra Consulting; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Canberra Consulting is seeking an experienced Workforce Planning Specialist with strong data analytics to join a Commonwealth Government agency on an immediate-start contract. The role focuses on workforce planning, analytics and modelling to identify trends, risks and capability needs.

You will translate complex data into practical advice for senior stakeholders, develop planning tools and contribute to a refreshed Workforce Plan while supporting organisation design and operating model

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce planning, analytics and modelling.
• Ability to translate data into practical recommendations.
• Experience communicating findings to senior stakeholders.
• APS/public sector experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Workforce data analysis, demand and supply analysis and workforce modelling.
• Analyzing workforce trends, risks, capability gaps and dependencies.
• Translating quantitative and qualitative workforce data into insights for decision-makers.
• Developing workforce models, scenarios and planning tools.
• Contributing to a refreshed organisational Workforce Plan.
• Supporting organisational design and operating model activities.

Skills

Workforce planning

Workforce analytics

Workforce modelling

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Change management

Job description

Workforce Planning Specialist - APS6 Equivalent

Workforce Planning Specialist - Data & Analytics
$71 per hour + super | Immediate Start | Flexible / Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Workforce Planning Specialist with strong data analysis capability to join a Commonwealth Government agency on an immediate-start contract.

This role will support the development and implementation of a contemporary Workforce Plan, using workforce data, analytics and modelling to identify trends, risks, capability requirements and future workforce needs.

This is not a generalist HR position. We are looking for someone who can work confidently with workforce data, undertake analysis and modelling, and translate findings into practical advice for senior stakeholders. The RFQ specifically requires experience in workforce planning, workforce analytics or workforce modelling, together with strong analytical skills.

The Role Working within the People, Culture and Communication function, you will contribute to strategic workforce planning activities including:

• Workforce data analysis, demand and supply analysis and workforce modelling
• Analysing workforce trends, risks, capability gaps and critical dependencies
• Translating quantitative and qualitative workforce data into meaningful insights
• Developing workforce models, scenarios and planning tools
• Contributing to the development of a refreshed organisational Workforce Plan
• Supporting organisational design and future operating model activitieS

What We're Looking For

• Workforce planning, workforce analytics and/or workforce modelling
• Analysing workforce or people data and identifying meaningful trends and insights
• Developing workforce plans, models, scenarios or similar strategic workforce products
• Turning complex data and analysis into clear, practical recommendations
• Working with senior stakeholders and presenting analytical findings
• Managing complex priorities and working collaboratively across an organisation

Experience within the APS or broader public sector would be highly regarded, along with experience supporting organisational change, service design or operating model redesign

Your CV should clearly demonstrate your experience with workforce analytics, data analysis, workforce modelling and strategic workforce planning.