About the role
Reporting to the Head of Digital Service & Delivery, the Workforce Planning Manager is responsible for leading workforce planning across the Medical Indemnity business, ensuring operational teams are appropriately resourced to deliver exceptional service outcomes for members.
This role owns the end-to-end workforce planning function, from long-term forecasting and budget planning through to day-to-day scheduling, real-time performance management and operational readiness. Working across Member Engagement and broader operational functions including Claims, Underwriting and Growth, the Workforce Planning Manager provides expert advice, data-driven insights and strategic workforce recommendations that support business performance and growth.
This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You'll work closely with operational leaders and senior stakeholders, influencing decisions through workforce analytics, forecasting expertise and operational planning.
Key accountabilities
Strategic workforce planning and forecasting
- Lead and continually improve workforce planning governance, forecasting methodologies and planning standards across the business.
- Develop long-term workforce forecasts and resource plans to support budget planning, headcount modelling and business growth objectives.
- Translate demand forecasts into workforce requirements, identifying future resourcing needs and opportunities.
- Provide strategic workforce insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities through workforce data analysis and forecasting.
Workforce management and operational planning
- Produce accurate short-term forecasts across multiple service channels and operational work queues.
- Develop and maintain workforce schedules that balance service delivery, operational efficiency and employee wellbeing.
- Manage workforce availability planning, taking into consideration leave, training, coaching and development activities.
- Ensure workforce management system data remains accurate and up to date, including skills matrices, shift patterns and leave management.
Real-time performance management
- Partner with operational leaders and the Real-Time Analyst to monitor performance and workforce utilisation across service and administration teams.
- Respond to changes in demand by adjusting workforce plans and resource allocation as required.
- Provide timely visibility of operational risks, service impacts and performance gaps to support informed decision-making.
Operational readiness and change management
- Assess the workforce impact of proposed projects, initiatives and business changes.
- Ensure training programs, system releases, quality activities and change initiatives are incorporated into workforce plans.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Claims, Underwriting, Growth, Marketing and Business Systems to align resourcing plans with business priorities.
- Support the successful implementation of business initiatives while maintaining service delivery performance.
Systems, reporting and insights
- Act as the workforce management, telephony and customer engagement systems subject matter expert.
- Lead the development and delivery of workforce reporting, dashboards and operational performance insights.
- Monitor and report on key workforce metrics including service levels, occupancy, adherence, shrinkage and average handling time.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and system enhancements.
- Deliver analysis and recommendations to support strategic projects, business cases and operational decision-making.
Key capabilities
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, resource planning or senior operational planning roles within a contact centre or operational environment.
- Strong experience across the full workforce management lifecycle, including forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling, real-time management and reporting.
- Experience operating autonomously and managing complex workforce planning activities across multiple teams or business functions.
- Exposure to operational change governance and business transformation initiatives.
Technical skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
- Experience working with workforce management platforms such as NICE, Genesys or similar systems.
- Knowledge of contact centre and customer engagement technologies and reporting frameworks.
Stakeholder management
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to confidently engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex workforce and operational data into clear, meaningful business insights.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Statistics, Mathematics or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.
We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.
Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.
Ready to join us? If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at
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