Workforce Planning Manager

**Autism SA has a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and the broader community. When you join Autism SA you’ll get to work with dedicated and passionate staff who are driven to support autistic people to live the life they choose in an inclusive society.**

**Working alongside experienced colleagues from a variety of professions, you’ll have access to an extensive knowledge base and development opportunities, giving you the chance to fuel your professional growth, expand your skills, and provide the highest quality of care to clients and their families.**

**About the Role**:
We are seeking an experienced Workforce Planning Manager to lead our Planning team in delivering our Workforce Strategy. This critical position offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our organisation.

In this role, you will lead workforce planning and reporting functions, provide expert strategic advice to stakeholders, and foster collaborative partnerships across the organisation. Working closely with our management team, you will help drive high-quality outcomes aligned with our organisational goals.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Review, design and implement a Workforce Strategy to ensure resources are allocated effectively and aligned with business priorities
- Manage and mentor our team of rostering and scheduling team
- Manage and analyse complex data sets to identify opportunities for improving service delivery
- Ensure adherence to organisational tools, methods, and processes that underpin consistent and effective service delivery
- Support decision-making processes for annual planning, quarterly business reviews
- Prepare high-quality reports for senior leadership
- Drive continuous improvement

**About You**:

- 3 + years of management experience in a complex, multi-site organisation
- Expertise in workforce planning practices and strategies
- Strong analytical abilities to tackle complex challenges and deliver insights
- Experience leading workforce-related projects and meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication skills

**What you'll need to succeed**
- Relevant degree qualification and a minimum of 3 plus years relevant experience as a senior specialist in workforce planning.
- Experience using workforce planning software
- Able to complete DHS Working with Children Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening, and National Police Check.
- Driver Licence (C Class)

**What we can offer you**
- Attractive **salary packaging benefits** (an opportunity to increase our take home pay) including options for novated lease agreements and meals and entertainment benefits
- Access to our **employee benefits program**including paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, recruitment referral bonus
- Up to **16 weeks**of paid parental leave
- ** Flexible working arrangements**(e.g. working hours)
- We strongly believe in a **person-centred approach**for both the individuals we support and our valued employees.

Every day you’ll learn something new, you’ll be connected to an innovative and like-minded group of people, you’ll have access to the latest research and therapies in autism and you’ll be a valued member of the Autism SA community.

**How to Apply**

Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

**Closing date: 2 February 2025** (The recruitment process may commence before closing date).

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