Our Why 

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

About the Role (Your Why)  

The Workforce Optimisation team is responsible for several outsourced projects and services for some of our biggest clients in Datacom. We have a bigger purpose—not only are we focused on delivering awesome business outcomes, but we are also thinking, planning, and taking action on revolutionising the technology industry!

The Workforce Planning Manager is responsible for analysing, forecasting, and planning workforce supply and demand, as well as talent needs and gaps, to ensure that an organisation has the right people with the right skills to support its business objectives.

Our offices are based in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. We like to bring people together in person when we can, but we are mindful of the benefits of working from home for work/ life balance. Therefore, we leave it to you and the team you join to figure out what works best! 

Please note that to be successful in this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain a Baseline or NV1 security clearance.

What you’ll do   

The Workforce Planning Manager is responsible for (but not limited to):

• Analysing, implementing, and monitoring workforce planning initiatives to optimise and scale the evolving workforce and long-range plans.
• Collaborating with business leaders, strategic planning, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders across the company to review existing and future workforce needs and to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial goals.
• Collecting, interpreting, and evaluating workforce metrics to provide data-driven insights for internal and external talent pool assessments, headcount reviews, forecasting and business scenario planning, reviewing processes, and monitoring plan effectiveness.
• Lead the development, execution, and communication of the company’s workforce planning roadmap to optimise and scale an evolving global workforce and to create strategic long-range plans.
• Oversee workforce planning initiatives, including headcount metrics analysis, internal and external talent assessments, forecasting, plan roll-out, processes, and controls.
• Selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

We are a pretty agile company. We are keen to respond to customer, technology, and internal stakeholders’ changing requirements, which can mean evolving in our roles to meet those needs. 

What you’ll bring  

• Extensive experience with workforce planning and scheduling in a large complex organisation – Ideally within a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) environment
• Strong understanding of business requirements with an appreciation of business strategy, forecasting and workforce behaviour
• Ability to work on moderately complex assignments, requiring judgment in resolving issues and making recommendations.
• Assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements
• Ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders and team members across different business units
• Blend of commercial, technical, and consulting skills.
• Strong financial management practices with a clear understanding of the relationship between costs, utilisation, and project revenue
• Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirement
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Why join us here at Datacom? 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest Information Technology professional services suppliers. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people who give Datacom its unique culture and energy, which you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks, such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours, and professional development courses. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect, and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. 

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges. You will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. 

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone. We take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly and our people feel supported. 

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As the Business Manager your responsibilities will include:  

• Ensure the performance of the business unit and each Team Leader meets benchmarks for state RTW outcomes.
• Implement strategies to proactively manage RTW performance in order to meet state benchmarks.
• Lead, supervise and coach team so that they undertake work in accordance with divisional priorities, policies and processes.
• Embed Managing for Excellence principles within business of regular progress reviews, annual performance appraisals and individuals meeting professional development requirements.
• Engage and lead direct reports to deliver their individual and team KPIs and develop and implement strategies to address areas of underperformance.
• Manage and monitor team resourcing and portfolios at business unit level.
• Oversee recruitment and selection and on boarding of new team members.
• Prepare business unit budget for Operations Manager (OM).
• Manage expenditure within budget and in accordance with delegations.
• Provide leadership and direction to Senior Consultants in order to meet financial performance expectations as per budget.
• Oversee and manage invoicing within the business unit ensuring sufficient documentation is completed and all billing is captured.
• Business unit to meet WorkCover accreditation requirements.
• Quality KPI to be met at business unit level.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Quality Management System (QMS) by performing all tasks in accordance with Kairros’ QMS and actively supporting all employees to do this.
• Regularly review risks (internal and external) including legislative changes, to support business planning and response.
• Perform all work in accordance with the HWCA National Consistency Framework and regulatory requirements.
• Actively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and encourage and foster this focus organisation wide.
• Actively provide feedback about the performance of the quality management system to Kairros’ Quality Management Representative.
• Routinely survey the internal and external environment to identify threats and opportunities to the business.
• Implement systems and processes to facilitate knowledge management and retention relevant to your role and the business areas you are responsible for.
• Undertake specific services assessments including worksite, functional, ergonomic, equipment, home and job analysis as required.
• Conduct initial assessments, identify RTW barriers and design/implement/monitor programs that assist injured employees return to the workforce as required.
• Develop and implement strategies to progress files and achieve high RTW rates with minimum case costs.
• Liaise with insurers, medical practitioners, employers and workers to achieve outcomes appropriate for all parties.
• Complete accurate case notes which reflect actions undertaken and any recommendations to achieve the RTW goal.