Resources & Capacity Planner at Ventia

Richmond, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Resource Planning, Forecasting, Capacity Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Subcontractor Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Performance Monitoring, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Compliance, Customer Experience, Performance Objectives

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

About the Role Ventia is one of Australasia’s largest infrastructure service providers and our Telecommunications division are seeking a Resources & Capacity Planner to take ownership of workforce planning and ensure projects meet critical KPIs for safety and service. As a Resources & Capacity Planner, you will play a key role in shaping resource strategies for a high-demand project. This position requires a forward-thinking approach — anticipating workforce needs, leveraging data insights, and implementing plans that optimize resource utilization and deliver on performance objectives. This is a Permanent Full-Time position and can be based out of our offices in Victoria, New South Wales or Queensland. Role responsibilities: Develop and execute resource planning strategies to ensure alignment with project KPIs. Forecast workforce requirements and design rosters and shift schedules to meet operational demands. Prepare contingency plans for both planned and unplanned absences, ensuring timely replacement and minimal disruption. Address resource challenges by reallocating staff, adjusting priorities, or deploying additional personnel as needed. Monitor, analyse, and evaluate resource performance data, SLAs, and progress against KPIs to support informed decision-making and optimal resource utilization. Build and maintain strong communication networks to enable effective information flow and timely responses that support project objectives and enhance customer experience. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency and resource effectiveness. Ensure all work is undertaken to a compliant standard and in accordance with the client contract. About You To be successful in your application, you will have extensive experience working in resource planning, forecasting and capacity management, accompanied with: Strong ability to engage and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders to ensure continuous operations. Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating field staff, including in remote locations. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) with expertise in data analysis and handling large datasets. Practical experience using Power BI for reporting and performance insights. Excellent ability to influence key stakeholders, including subcontractor management. Highly organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines. Diversity Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities. What We Offer You Not only do we offer a competitive salary and career growth, we have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more. How to apply Select "Apply Now" to submit your application. Position Reference Number: 165599

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute resource planning strategies to align with project KPIs while forecasting workforce requirements and designing rosters. Monitor and analyze resource performance data to support informed decision-making and optimize resource utilization.