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Workforce Planning / Workforce Transformation Consultant (SeniorAssociate / Manager)

Workforce Planning / Workforce Transformation Consultant (SeniorAssociate / Manager)

Scyne AdvisoryCanberra, ACT, Australia
19 days ago
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Workforce Planning / Workforce Transformation Consultant (Senior Associate / Manager)

At Scyne, we are public purpose sector specialists supporting governments, their agencies, and not-for-profit organisations to deliver services to Australians, building resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. Guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics.

Our purpose-driven professionals provide clients with access to the skills, capabilities and expertise to support the delivery of government agendas and public purpose projects, with specialist teams across three national practices : Transformation, Risk, Programs and Cyber, and Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure.

Transformation Practice brings together the skills and capabilities to support our clients to address their big agendas and deliver transformation programs. We are looking for passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds who can bring new perspectives to support our clients to address critical challenges.

Job Description

We are seeking a Workforce Planning / Workforce Transformation Consultant to join our Change & Capability Team in Canberra. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping the public sector workforce of the future, supporting projects that address capability gaps, design workforce strategies, and implement workforce transformation initiatives that drive long-term organisational success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support workforce planning projects : Contribute to the design and delivery of workforce planning frameworks aligned with Defence capability needs.
  • Conduct research & analysis : Gather data, analyse workforce trends, and provide evidence-based insights that inform strategic decision-making.
  • Develop workforce strategies : Assist in creating practical strategies to address skills gaps, enhance workforce agility, and prepare for future operational requirements.
  • Contribute to capability development : Support initiatives that build critical workforce skills and deliver sustainable outcomes for Defence and Federal Government clients.
  • Apply workforce analytics : Use modelling, forecasting, and reporting tools to generate insights and recommendations.
  • Engage with stakeholders : Work collaboratively with Defence, Federal and State Government stakeholders through workshops, presentations, and reports.
  • Integrate across functions : Support the alignment of workforce planning activities with HR, finance, operations, and capability programs.
  • Support change & communication : Assist with developing communication materials and change management activities that embed workforce transformation.
  • Learn and grow : Work closely with senior colleagues to build consulting skills, industry knowledge, and professional confidence.

Qualifications

  • 3–7 years’ experience in workforce planning, workforce strategy, organisational design, HR, or a related field within Defence, Federal or State Government, or consulting.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to workforce planning or organisational design projects at a team, program, or organisational level.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exposure to workforce data, modelling, or scenario planning.
  • Experience engaging with stakeholders and contributing to workshops, briefings, or reports.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, or a related discipline.
  • NV1 or higher Security Clearance (or ability to obtain).

    • Desirable

  • AHRI Certification or micro-credentials.
  • Certificate IV in Human Resource Management.
  • Professional certifications in Strategic Workforce Planning, Change Management (e.g., Prosci, CCMP), or Project / Program Management (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
  • Familiarity with Defence workforce frameworks, Federal Government operating environments, or consulting methodologies.

    • Additional Information

  • Additional leave : a 5th week of paid leave during our annual summer shutdown, Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more.
  • Flex working : Autonomy to choose where and when you work.
  • Employee share options for every team member.
  • Smart Device reimbursement : Up to $60 / month for smartphone or tablet.
  • Wellness and Lifestyle benefits : $295 / year for wellness activities and up to $205 / year for balanced lifestyle.
  • Sonder : Digital care platform for wellbeing, free to Scyne Employees.
  • Market leading parental leave : 26 weeks of flexible leave for either carer until a child is two years old; 12 months of superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid leave).

    • Interested in working together?

    If you share our purpose of helping governments and their agencies build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities, we encourage you to apply today.

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