Workforce Planning / Workforce Transformation Consultant
Join the Change & Capability Team in Canberra. This role enables shaping the public sector workforce of the future by designing workforce strategies, implementing transformation initiatives, and supporting capability development.
Mandatory Requirements
Australian Citizenship and NV1 clearance (or ability to obtain).
Key Responsibilities
* Support Workforce Planning Projects – design and deliver workforce planning frameworks aligned with Defence capability needs.
* Conduct Research & Analysis – gather data, analyse workforce trends, and provide evidence‐based insights for strategic decision making.
* Develop Workforce Strategies – create practical strategies to address skills gaps, enhance workforce agility, and prepare for future operational requirements.
* Contribute to Capability Development – support initiatives that build critical workforce skills and deliver sustainable outcomes for Defence and Federal Government clients.
* Apply Workforce Analytics – use modelling, forecasting, and reporting tools to generate insights and recommendations.
* Engage with Stakeholders – collaborate with Defence, Federal and State Government stakeholders in workshops, presentations, and reports.
* Integrate Across Functions – align workforce planning activities with HR, finance, operations and capability programs.
* Support Change & Communication – develop communication materials and change‐management activities that embed workforce transformation.
* Learn and Grow – work closely with senior colleagues to build consulting skills, industry knowledge and professional confidence.
Qualifications
* 3–7 years' experience in workforce planning, workforce strategy, organisational design, HR or a related field within Defence, Federal or State Government or consulting.
* Demonstrated ability to contribute to workforce planning or organisational design projects at a team, program or organisational level.
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills with exposure to workforce data, modelling or scenario planning.
* Experience engaging with stakeholders and contributing to workshops, briefings or reports.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, or a related discipline.
* NV1 or higher Security Clearance (or ability to obtain).
Desirable
* AHRI Certification or micro‐credentials.
* Certificate IV in Human Resource Management.
* Professional certifications in Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP), Change Management (Prosci, CCMP) or Project/Program Management (PRINCE2, Agile).
* Familiarity with Defence workforce frameworks, Federal Government operating environments or consulting methodologies.
Additional Information
* Additional leave: a 5th week of paid leave, birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, floating public holidays, Leave+ (up to 12 weeks purchased leave), study leave, volunteering leave and more.
* Flex working – autonomy to choose where and when you work.
* Employee share options for every team member.
* Smart device reimbursement – up to $60 a month towards phone or tablet usage.
* Wellness and lifestyle benefits – $295 a year for wellness activities and $205 a year for balanced lifestyle.
* Sonder care platform – free to Scyne employees and immediate family.
* Market‐leading parental leave – 26 weeks flexibly, with superannuation contributions for up to 12 months.
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