Workforce Planner
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria's best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It's important to us that you have a sustainable work-life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone's responsibility.
DIRECTORATE:
Business, Growth & Community
CLASSIFICATION:
Grade H
SALARY:
A base hourly rate of $53.47 with competency-based increments up to $62.02 per hour + 12% employer contribution to superannuation
REPORTING TO:
Team Leader Talent and Organisational Development
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Temporary Part Time - up to 2 years
THE POSITION:
Under the broad guidance of the Team Leader, this position will drive strategic workforce planning through the development and implementation of a workforce management approach to suit the local government industry. Consulting with key stakeholders within the organisation to determine resourcing requirements and capabilities will be a strong focus in developing this key strategic function.
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and identities.
Our Values: These are the ways we work, with each other, with our community, and with our partners. They guide our day-to-day decisions, our culture and our direction. This is how we work together to make it happen.
- Accountability (We Own it): We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, support each other to do the same, and strive to do what's right, even when it's hard.
- Working Together (We Work Together): We support each other, share success, and know that when we work together, we go further.
- Integrity (We Do What's Right): We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are honest, transparent and fair.
- Future Focused (We Look Ahead): We think and act long term for a better future for Our People, community and environment.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it's a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In 2025 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
The Directorate: Business, Growth & Community - Our Business, Growth & Community Directorate focuses on providing more and better, opportunities for our people and our place.
The groups within our directorate will empower our people, city and region to strive for more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work, culture, sport, entertainment, business and investment.
We build relationships and promote engaging and actionable dialogue with our community and our partners. We ensure good governance, financial sustainability and we facilitate a highly engaged, satisfied and well-informed workforce.
Our Service Model: People - Our Service model is built around our brand pillars of empowering progress; serving with excellence, which is about our people; and taking care of our place
We employ a dedicated team of fresh thinkers and doers who will convert new ideas into action and collaborate every step of the way to deliver the most enjoyable and well-maintained city for our community.
Service Cluster: People & Culture - Our People and Culture Service Cluster is focused on ensuring we all do a great job for our community. Its purpose is to help build a positive workplace culture, to ensure that our people are valued, feel safe and are motivated and inspired to make better things happen.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
- Our People
- Our Councillors
External
- Our Community
- Local Government NSW
- HR Professionals
- Unions
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Based on a 35-hour week, working a minimum of 17.5 hours per week with actual days and times being negotiated with supervisor.
- The position is temporary for a period of up to 2 years
- Additional hours up to 35 hours per week may be worked by agreement, and this will be paid at the ordinary rate of pay.
- On occasions there will be a requirement to attend meetings and events outside of normal business hours.
- This position does not require you to wear a compulsory uniform, however you must follow the dress code requirements within the AlburyCity's Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
- This position involves working in a predominantly indoor environment and using a computer is considered a core component of the role. There may be occasional visits to other work locations. The position requires an average level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake occasional physical activities, such as walking and lifting, along with general manual handling tasks as part of a normal working environment. A medical assessment is required for this position.
- This position requires the employee to lodge an annual Pecuniary Interest Return.
- This position is delegated with certain powers, authorities, duties and functions of Council under the AlburyCity Delegations of Authority in accordance with section 378 of the Local Government Act.
- This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing.
- This position is based at the AlburyCity Administration Building, 553 Kiewa Street, Albury however will include working regularly from City of Wodonga offices in Hovell St, Wodonga and occasional visits to other external sites/depots across both cities as required.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Class C Drivers Licence
EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience in workforce planning, or resource management
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Critical thinking, evaluation and analytical skills
- Ability to negotiate and influence senior leadership to achieve strategic outcomes
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of
- Workforce Planning
- Human Resources Functions
- Strategic Workforce Planning Tools
- High level of computer literacy in the use of a variety of software applications including MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, HRIS Systems
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- develop our workforce management approach and enhance our approach to strategic workforce planning.
- support the implementation and initial use of the workforce module within, Councils HR Information System
- support workforce planning and talent management activities across AlburyCity
- deliver high quality planning and forecasting data and trends to drive talent decision-making and activities across council.
- partner with our leaders to better understand and plan for their future workforce needs.
- apply key insights and design thinking to facilitate, implement and continuously iterate effective resource planning capability across the organisation to ensure the right person is in the right role at the right time with close alignment to the 4 year and 1 year planning processes.
- Through various data sources Build a comprehensive forward-looking view of the organisation's workforce needs.
- Provide insight into the key drivers, demographic shifts, key projects and strategies and policy developments that may affect the availability and cost of talent
- Provide advice and assist in the development of program and project plans, resource requirements and strategic analysis and research for business growth
- Supports the Talent team in the execution of full end-to-end workforce planning engagement, including the facilitation of stakeholder meetings, data analysis, and the creation of compelling presentations to communicate key findings
- Leading the design and implementation of strategic and workforce planning for the organisation
- Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
- Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
- Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day-to-day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct
