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Workforce Planning Analyst

The opportunity

As a Workforce Planning Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting a portfolio of care homes by optimising rostering practices, enhancing workforce utilisation, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple business streams. Working closely with managers and administrative teams, you'll provide expert guidance, insights, and support to deliver consistent, efficient, and people-focused workforce planning solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex scheduling challenges, and want to contribute to quality care outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

How will I help?

What do I need?

• 3+ years' experience in workforce planning, rostering, scheduling, or workforce optimisation within a fast-paced environment.
• A tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Human Resources, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience using workforce management and rostering systems such as Kronos, Dimensions, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into practical workforce solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships across operational and support teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Sound understanding of workforce planning principles, compliance requirements, and best-practice rostering methodologies.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve workforce efficiency, drive optimisation initiatives, and support operational performance.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Highly desirable - experience within the aged care, healthcare, community services, or a similarly complex workforce environment.
• Highly desirable - Knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, workforce compliance requirements, and labour planning principles.

Why Bupa?

At Bupa, we believe in offering our team more than just a job. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment with a range of fantastic benefits to ensure you have the work-life balance you deserve:

• Competitive salary package with performance-based management bonuses.
• Flexibility across our 24/7 operations – work-life balance is a priority.
• Generous leave provisions, including 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to discounts on health, travel, home, car, landlords, and pet insurance.
• 35% off optical services and 10% off at Bupa Dental Clinics.
• Health and wellness initiatives with exclusive discounts through the Bupa SMILE program.
• Enjoy workplace giving and Bupa's fund matching program for charitable donations.
• Work in a beachside luxury environment with attractive accommodation for staff.

Ready to Make a Difference?

At Bupa, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to providing a workplace where our team can thrive, grow, and truly make a difference in the lives of those we care for.

To apply, simply click the Apply button and follow the steps to complete your online application. As part of the process, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks, including a criminal history check and pre-employment medical.

About Bupa Aged Care Australia:

Bupa Aged Care Australia is the largest private residential aged care provider in the country, with over 9,000 employees providing exceptional care to over 6,500 residents across 70+ homes. We take a person-first approach, ensuring our residents and their families are always at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are committed to delivering our purpose: ensuring longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Join us in creating a better future for those who matter most.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.