Workforce Planning Manager

1 day ago

Melbourne, Australia McMillan Shakespeare Full time

At Plan Partners, we’re passionate about empowering people living with disabilities to bring their NDIS plans to life. As a leading provider of plan management and support services, our purpose is simple: to help our customers focus on what matters most—living the life they want.

We’re seeking an experienced Workforce Planning Manager to optimise our resourcing strategies and ensure we meet our customers’ needs while achieving operational goals. This pivotal role collaborates with Operational and Support Coordination Team Leaders and Senior Management to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and day-to-day scheduling.

Key Responsibilities- Forecast demand and develop long-term capacity plans using trend analysis, historical data, and business objectives to ensure resourcing aligns with customer and operational needs.-
- Deliver actionable workforce planning reports (daily, weekly, monthly) with KPIs and performance dashboards to provide insights for Contact Centre Managers and Team Leaders.- Monitor and adjust intra-day schedules in real-time, collaborating with Operational Leaders to optimise service levels, resource utilisation, and queue management.- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in forecasting, resource management, and workforce planning systems (e.g., Verint) to boost contact centre performance.- Collaborate with leadership to determine resourcing needs across operational and support areas, balancing service levels with training, meetings, and leave management.

Skills & Experience- Minimum 2-3 years of workforce planning experience in a contact centre environment (30+ seats or equivalent).- Proven expertise with ACD/telephony systems (Amazon/Verint experience a plus) and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce).- Strong skills in forecasting, modelling, budgeting, and recruitment planning.- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis.- Experience managing multi-channel, multi-site workforce planning (including remote teams).- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.- Creative problem-solving and a proactive approach to driving efficiencies.

Behaviours We Value- Customer Focus: Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and improving services.- Empathy & Cultural Awareness: Relates to and communicates effectively with diverse individuals.- Initiative & Accountability: Proactive, self-starting, and takes ownership of actions.- Teamwork: Collaborates respectfully and supports conflict resolution within teams.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact. You’ll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a supportive team dedicated to helping people achieve their goals. If you’re ready to bring your workforce planning expertise to a role that matters, we’d love to hear from you

What we can offer you:
- Novated leasing benefits and discounts- 12 weeks paid parental leave and access to our Parents Portal- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to support your career growth- Sonder digital wellbeing platform, providing personalised support 24/7, plus annual flu vaccinations- Default Income Protection Insurance reimbursed for members of the MMS Default Super Fund- Exempt Employee Share Plan

As an employer who embraces Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those caring for and living with disability to apply.

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