As our Workforce Planning & Optimization Specialist, you won't just track numbers; you'll be a pivotal part in the architecture of optimised labour systems that directly impact our success and performance KPIs. This is your chance to drive our labour strategy forward through innovative development, continuous improvement, and empowering our teams with best-in-class training. If you're passionate about optimizing potential and seeing your contributions make a tangible difference across the business, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing labour usage and coaching managers to improve across the network. Furthermore, providing support in the execution of leave planning and assessing recruitment needs
• Driving efficiencies to ensure labour KPI’s are achieved, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met
• Taking a proactive role in workforce optimisation, assisting in identifying and solving operational challenges in relation to labour management
• Reviewing operational activities within the business, making recommendations and working with the National Workforce Optimisation Manager to execute strategies for optimisation and standardisation across all AEG centres.
• Working closely with operators, analysts, business partners and the executives to achieve business performance targets with a focus on labour optimisation
• Supporting the development of automated rostering systems with contribution to the scoping, testing, training and rollout of the project
• Delivering cost efficiencies through improved visibility, wage control, roster analysis and optimisation recommendations
• Providing expert advice and guidance to support ongoing coaching and financial management capabilities across the business
• Work with centre management to embed process, policy, and procedure

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, WFP or equivalent work experience
• Experience in working with optimisation tools and systems to drive efficiencies
• Experience in interpreting data to produce actionable insights
• Influencing and coaching staff to achieve desired outcomes
• 2+ years’ experience in workforce planning / optimisation / business performance enhancement in a large, dispersed business
• Strong problem-solving skills to achieve optimal business outcomes

Benefits:

• Attractive salary package
• Stunning Brisbane CBD office 
• Flexible working arrangements
• 50% discount on childcare gap fees
• Free gym membership
• Wellness benefits with partners TELUS Health, Bupa insurance benefit, and discounts at over 100 retailers. 
• A professional culture and supportive work environment

Why work for Affinity? 

Affinity Education Group (AEG) is a leading early education and childcare provider, currently operating more than 250 centres across Australia, and over 6,000 staff. Our goal is to instill a lifelong love of learning in every child who attends our centres in their first five years. We believe all our employees contribute to creating a sense of belonging through cooperation, teamwork, and winning attitudes. In addition, we’re dedicated to providing a safe environment for our families, employees, and communities through our professionalism and respect for one another. 

Who we are:

We offer a professional yet fun environment when interacting with our families, communities, and employees, through living our Affinity Values – Creating Shining Stars, Deliver Outstanding Professionalism, Being Completely Connected, Going Above and Beyond, Living the Team Spirit and Having Serious Fun!

Permanent Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week, based in Brisbane (CBD).

At Affinity, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity enhances our ability to serve the children, families, and communities we support. Our Safety Commitment prioritises the safety, rights, and wellbeing of children, as well as the rights and responsibilities of our employees and their families.