Manager - Workforce Planning and Analytics

About this role

About your new employer:

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

Generous remuneration package value up to $14,367 p.m. comprising:

• Salary range: $5396.70 to $5791.70 p.f. (AO7)

• 4 - 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading

• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

• District allowance

About your opportunity

Join Workforce Governance and Planning as the Manager - Workforce Planning and Analytics and play a key leadership role in shaping the fuiture workforce of one of Queensland's largest regional health services. Working collaboratively with executive leaders, senior clinicians and key stakeholders, you'll lead workforce planning, technical data analytics and strategic initiatives that support evidence-based decision-making across the organisation. This role offers the opportunity to develop workforce planning frameworks, translate complex data into organisational insights and deliver projects that strengthen workforce capability and support high-quality healthcare across North Queensland.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or related discipline is highly desirable

• Professional certficate in workforce planning, HR, analytics or project management will be well regarded

• Probation period may apply.

• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Naomi Mackee on (07) 4433 2079.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV689480

Applications close: Tuesday, 18 August 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.