Title:  Senior Advisor, Workforce Planning

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities.

We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work. 

People, Legal and Governance provide business enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs
 

About the role

The Senior Advisor, Workforce Planning will lead key initiatives, tools and processes that support delivery of the Department’s workforce strategy and plan. This role helps to ensure the organisation remains future focused and ready to deliver on its priorities. Working across the business, you will implement initiatives, monitor progress against strategic workforce objectives and provide informed advice using internal and external data, insights and trends. Your work will strengthen capability, inform decision-making and help shape a sustainable, high-performing workforce for the future.

• Work collaboratively to lead the development of a range of workforce planning initiatives and processes.
• Develop and maintain the Department’s workforce planning toolkit.
• Play a lead role in the establishment of workforce planning cycles.
• Lead the implementation of workforce planning architecture into the Department’s people systems and processes.
• Draw on a range of internal and external research, data and insights to inform workforce planning

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What we’re looking for 

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate accomplished project delivery skills, translating strategy into well-governed programs with clear success measures, defined roles and effective risk management. You bring applied data literacy, confidently analysing and visualising data to inform evidence-based decisions. With a future focus, you align objectives to broader organisational goals, integrate relevant policies and initiatives and stay informed on emerging best practice. You foster strong collaboration across teams, removing barriers to knowledge sharing, and communicate with clarity, credibility and confidence, including when navigating complex or sensitive matters.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience in workforce planning, and in developing and implementing workforce planning initiatives and programs at scale, preferably in a public sector environment (mandatory)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions 

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 12 March 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Anna Pastor, - Manager, Future Skills Capability via anna.pastor@transport.vic.gov.au

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