Workforce Planning Specialist

Teachers Health • Full-time • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • A$ 100,000 - A$ 120,000 / year • 3w ago

Workforce Planning Specialist

Are you a natural problem-solver who enjoys turning data into action?

We’re looking for a Workforce Planning Specialist to join our Membership Services team — someone who thrives on analysing trends, forecasting workloads, and making smart and creative recommendations that help us deliver an exceptional member experience.

This is a great opportunity for someone with contact centre and workforce management experience who enjoys using data to make a real impact across a busy, dynamic environment.

What we have to offer?

We at Teachers Health have a lot to offer,

Attractive leave benefits
Hybrid working model (flex your work/life balance)
Subsidised private health insurance
Discounts on our products and services
Generous employee wellbeing program
Easily accessible by public transport

Who are we?

Teachers Health was created by teachers for teachers over 70 years ago and is the only health fund exclusively for the education community. As a not-for-profit health fund, we exist for our members covering the lives of over 400,000 teachers, education staff & their families.

What will you do? / How will you help?

You’ll analyse trends, forecast workload demand, and provide data-driven insights that help optimise staffing levels and service outcomes.

Building and maintaining workforce forecasts using data and modelling techniques
Analysing trends and providing actionable insights to improve performance
Supporting rostering, capacity planning and real-time activities to boost productivity and manage costs
Recommending improvements to planning processes, systems, and reporting
Collaborating with stakeholders to align workforce plans with business priorities
Contributing to process improvement and strategic workforce planning initiatives

What do you need? /What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is analytical, confident, and collaborative — with a genuine interest in optimising how teams work.

You’ll bring:

4 + years experience in workforce management or planning in a contact centre environment
Advanced Excel skills (essential)
Experience with WFM platforms such as Genesys, NICE, Verint, Aspect, Calabrio or similar
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels
A flexible, proactive, holistic and data-driven mindset

Nice to have:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Previous experience in banking, finance, utilities, government, or IT industries
Workforce Management certification or equivalent

How do I apply?

Click APPLY NOW to submit your updated CV, along with an optional cover letter or a 60-second introduction video sharing why you’d be a great fit for the role.

Teachers Health values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+. Applicants can request an adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with jobs@teachershealth.com.au