Resource & Planning Lead Ultimo

Job no: 505179
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Administration/Support

• Ultimo location
• Base salary $96k - 117k 15.4% ABC Nominated Superannuation
• Ongoing full-time role

The Role

As Resource and Planning Lead you will develop and maintain resource plans based on workload demand considering factors such as role skill set equipment availability and project timelines while ensuring compliance with Enterprise Agreement and cost optimisation targets. You will also be managing a team that rosters staff studios broadcast lines and other production-related needs whilst driving continuous improvement across the department.

Youll prepare and deliver regular reports on resource utilisation and efficiency implement systems and processes to track resourceutilisation and monitor performance and serve as the primary point of contact for resource-related inquiries and requests from departmental stakeholders.

Youll develop initial rosters and long-term shift templates for projected demand and resource requirements and will oversee and support workforce coordinators in accurately creating and maintaining rosters ensuring timely updates and effective communication with line managers and employees.

You will also partner with Workforce Services to leverage their expertise in best practice rostering and efficiency strategies to resolve complex rostering challenges.

Position Description: RESOURCE AND PLANNING

About You

With strong analytical skillsyoull have a proven track record in operational rostering resource planning and workforce management with advanced knowledge of scheduling technologies tools and systems to optimise workforce deployment.

You possess extensive experience in interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreement requirements to workforce planning rostering and time and attendance systems coupled with a strong understanding of employer obligations under the Australian workplace relations system and a highly advanced application and understanding of policies procedures and practices that support compliance with these obligations.

Youll have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders collaborate across teams and drive alignment on workforce planning strategies and initiatives.

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental carers and supporting partner leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

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Applications Close: 11:55pm Friday 9th January 2026