Workforce Planning and Insights Manager

• Full time, continuing opportunity  
• Contribute to strategic workforce planning and workforce insights at the University of Sydney
• Base Salary $152,045 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Workforce Planning and Insights Manager reports to the Senior Manager - Workforce Planning and Insights. The position is responsible for supporting workforce outcomes through strategic workforce planning activities and analysing data to develop evidence-based workforce strategies. The role will assist with establishing and embedding workforce planning frameworks, conducting research and people analytics projects and will provide tactical support in the execution and monitoring of these initiatives.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• workforce planning: support the development and execution of workforce planning strategies to optimise resource allocation, enhance operational efficiency, and align organisational objectives and strategy
• data analytics: utilise advanced analytical tools and statistical techniques to gather, interpret, and present workforce data insights
• forecasting and modelling: develop forecasting models and scenario analysis to anticipate future workforce trends, identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• performance measurement: conduct benchmarking and establish performance metrics and KPIs to assess workforce effectiveness and monitor key trends
• stakeholder collaboration: collaborate cross-functionally with HR, finance, operations, and senior management to integrate workforce analytics into business planning processes
• communication: communicate findings and insights, internal and external to HR, in a clear and compelling manner. This includes supporting the development of executive briefing papers, dashboards, and reports.

About you

• academic qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• significant experience in workforce analytics and insights, and strategic workforce planning (or similar)
• experience in data analysis, dashboarding and analytical report writing and presenting to senior management in an organisation
• proven experience in large, complex organisations or in a consulting capacity and working across multiple projects
• proven knowledge of HR principles and practices, including experience in interpreting legislation and applying employment frameworks, legislation and regulations.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

  Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Tuesday 28 July 2026 11:59 PM