Resource Planning Lead

For purpose organisation with award-winning culture - 86% employee engagement True hybrid working environment - no set mandated days in the office The Role

Reporting into the Head of Commercial and Portfolio Management Office within the Service Futures Group, the Service Futures Resource Planning Lead will drive impactful change across Service Futures whilst optimising productivity. The Service Futures Group brings together customer experience, business process design, and technology to deliver end to end solutions leading to productivity and experience benefits for both the customer and employee.

The Resource Planning Lead is responsible for developing and maintaining the end-to-end resourcing capability and capacity plan for Yarra Valley Water's (YVW) technology and business improvement portfolio, aligning with the Enterprise Portfolio Delivery Framework. This role optimises resource deployment to maximise workload delivery by considering skills, career progression, upskilling potential, technical and personal development, and diversity.

About Us

Yarra Valley Water provides essential water and sanitation services to over two million people. We are one of Australia's largest water utilities with more than 30% of Victoria's population relying on us 24/7. We're future focused and continually work to anticipate the changing needs of our customers and stay ahead of evolving community expectations. We're shifting to a regenerative approach in our work to actively contribute to improving the natural environment we all rely on.

You'll be working in our Service Futures Group, a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding environment, where we collaborate to provide innovative solutions. We do this through a combination of cutting-edge technologies, customer-centric strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility include:

Manage, monitor and optimise group resource allocation and scheduling to ensure efficient deployment and assess impacts on portfolio delivery. Manage and monitor staff proportional costing and time tracking to enable accurate effort allocation for current and future demands. Refine, and govern resource management methods and processes within Service Futures, ensuring successful delivery of the portfolio while achieving desired outcomes. Assess current resources and devise both short-term and long-term workforce strategies aligned with our strategic portfolio to maximize delivery. Serve as the primary resource management contact, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, providing guidance, and facilitating resource meetings to address gaps, changes, and future needs, ensuring optimal deployment. Cascade Resource Management principles, conduct training and promote the value in effective Resource Management Create and provide analysis, insights and commentary on performance aligned to resourcing metrics and identify areas of improvement to optimise talent utilisation and improve the efficiency and performance of resources. About you Seasoned professional with experience in Resource Management and Workforce Planning/Scheduling, demonstrating a track record of successful recruitment and resource optimization. Recognized as a strategic thinker with strong analytical abilities, adept at synthesizing complex data to inform decision-making and drive organizational objectives. Possess exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with individuals at all levels of management, utilizing tailored approaches and effective communication to foster collaboration and achieve results. Proficient in a range of software tools including SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Power BI, leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Equipped with hands-on experience in MS Project or similar Project Portfolio Management tools, coupled with a keen eye for detail and a demonstrated ability to prepare, interpret, and analyze data and reports with precision. Additionally, experienced in facilitating discussions and workshops, ensuring productive collaboration and decision-making. You're someone who challenges themselves with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team and you bring an enthusiastic and solution focused attitude whilst bringing stakeholders on the journey. More details on responsibilities and core capabilities can be found in the linked position description.

Why work with us? The full-time salary ranges from $107,675.65 - $113,862.32 per annum dependent on experience, plus 11.5% superannuation. An inclusive culture that cares deeply about people and their professional growth Flexibility for real. For us, it starts with trust. We're committed to creating a truly hybrid workforce - where our people are empowered to design their days with their teams, around where their work is best done - click to learn more about our hybrid working principles. Home office set up allowance of $650 Laptop and headset provided 14 weeks paid parental leave 15 personal leave days per year Training and development opportunities Onsite parking, canteen, social events, skill-sharing and networking opportunities Please keep reading...

Research shows that while men apply tojobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and othermarginalised folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if youthink you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point onthe job description, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat andsee if you could be a great fit.

How to apply

Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.

We welcome applications from everyone, includingAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability,mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and peoplefrom all cultural backgrounds. If you need any help with the application processor would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, pleasecontact us via email

This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.

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