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* Permanent Full Time
* North West Sydney location
About us
For more than 200 years Wesley Mission has been standing by people at every stage of life. This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional Workforce Planning Manager to join our purpose‐driven organisation which is grounded in compassion and inspired by Jesus Christ. The role is part of Wesley Community Services Limited with services to uplift children, families, older Australians, people with disabilities and those needing pathways out of homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and financial hardship.
Are you ready to lead our workforce planning?
We are seeking an exceptional workforce planning leader. Reporting to our Head of People Services in this new role, this is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled and analytical subject matter expert to ensure excellence in workforce management, rostering and compliance and also contribute towards longer‐term workforce planning.
What you'll do:
* Lead workforce planning for Wesley Community Services Limited in two key areas: industrial compliance in operational rostering practices, and optimisation of rostering for cost efficiencies while meeting clients' and employees' needs. You will also support the General Manager in contributing to longer‐term strategic workforce planning.
* Collaborate closely with line management to understand service delivery needs to help optimise rosters and schedules for employees and clients.
* Oversee rostering and timesheet compliance for service delivery.
* Contribute to future workforce planning, ensuring we have the right people in the right place at the right time.
To be successful in this position, you must be able to meet the criteria below:
* Highly analytical with outstanding technical and technology skills.
* Excellent collaboration and influencing skills.
* Exceptional integrity, honesty, and work ethic.
* Proven experience in award/agreement interpretation.
* Excellent verbal communications including confidence as a trainer.
* Positively minded, can‐do, sleeves rolled up approach.
* Minimum three years' experience in rostering and workforce planning.
* Commitment to work consistently with Wesley Community Services and Wesley Mission's unchanging mission of 'Continuing the work of Jesus Christ in Word and deed'.
* Experience within the for‐purpose sector.
Other benefits:
* Tax savings via salary packaging.
* Study leave and financial assistance through our educational assistance scheme for eligible employees.
* Fitness Passport membership for discounted access to gyms and pools across NSW.
* Blue Light Card membership offering discounts and rewards with retailers and services.
* Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including Manager Assist.
* A highly engaged and values‐driven workplace culture.
How to Apply:
Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to the relevant contact information.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete psychometric assessments and undergo screening for criminal record and working with children checks for a child‐safe organisation.
Wesley Mission is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics. Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre‐employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission.
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