Workforce Planner - IRT William Beach Gardens

JobsCloseBy Editorial Insights

IRT William Beach Gardens in Kanahooka is hiring a part-time Workforce Planner to forecast staffing, analyze data, and help roster staff across a 29 hour week, on-site with a fortnightly schedule. The ideal candidate will bring proven rostering experience, relevant business or HR qualifications, and strong Microsoft Office and HRIS skills; payroll certification and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment are desirable. You’ll publish rosters, handle staff status changes, manage planned and unplanned absences, and ensure compliance with instruments and guidelines. Benefits include salary packaging, flexible conditions, birthday leave, development opportunities and EAP. Apply via SEEK or the Careers page; contact [email protected] with questions; pre-employment checks apply.

About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

As a Workforce Planner, you will play a vital role in forecasting staffing needs, analyzing workforce data, and developing strategies to ensure we have the right people in the right positions. You will collaborate with various departments to enhance operational efficiency and support our organizational goals.

We have a unique opportunity for a Workforce Planner to join our IRT William Beach Garden (Kannahooka), team on a part-time basis, working 29 hours per week. 

The ideal candidate will be required to work on-site according to the following fortnightly roster: Week 1: Tuesday 1230-2100, Wednesday 1430-2100, Thursday 1230-2100, Saturday 1230-2100 and Sunday 1230-2100 & Week 2: Tuesday 1430-2100, Wednesday 1430-2100 and Tursday 1230-2100

Your responsibilities:

• Develop schedules in line with business needs.
• Assist the Workforce Coordinator to effectively roster our employee resources.
• You will be responsible for the publishing of rosters, processing of employee status changes and employment transactions whilst using your knowledge of interpreting relevant industrial instruments to provide a professional service to our staff. 
• Manage contacts from employees and team leaders relating to planned and unplanned absences, and assess requirement for backfilling or additional shifts
• Ensure compliance to all company and industry guidelines
• Set new staff up on the systems

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Previous experience in Rostering and/or other similar position
• Qualifications in business, commerce, human resources and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role
• High level skills with Microsoft Office products and HR information systems.
• Payroll Certification (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)

Benefits for You

• Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Flexible working conditions
• Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Multiple career pathways
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit, click “Apply Now”, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page.

For questions, contact [email protected].

Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page.

Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.