<h4>Workforce Planning Analyst</h4> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFH <br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026 <br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday, 21 January 2026 <br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary (12-month contract)<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> The<strong> Workforce Planning Analyst</strong> is responsible for providing professional support in the operation of Sydney Catholic Schools' (SCS) staffing and census function through professional advice, assistance and operational support to schools and central office teams on a range of staffing allocation and reporting matters.<br><br> The Workforce Planning Analyst (internally called Census and Staffing Analyst) is required to perform tasks that include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>assisting in preparation for each Census period through preparation of guidelines, workshops, intranet notices and requirements for Special Circumstances application</li> <li>preparing and provision of census reporting and data internally and externally as required</li> <li>designing structures and models to support the needs of the business</li> <li>providing issues management and support, responding to emerging issues to ensure effective resolution with minimal risk to the organisation</li> <li>assisting in the preparation for the bi-annual staffing process, including online surveys, communications to principals, preparation of meetings and reporting for the Regional and Archdiocesan Schools' Staffing Committees</li> <li>assisting principals in the reconciliation of staffing allocations</li> <li>all other responsibilities listed in the job description, and tasks as assigned by the manager from time to time.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>a competitive salary of $132,979 per annum plus superannuation</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> The successful candidate will also possess the following:</p> <ul> <li>tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business or other related fields</li> <li>minimum 3 years post qualified experience in a similar role, with a focus on customer service and working with complex administrative procedures</li> <li>demonstrated ability to understand the communication needs of diverse stakeholders</li> <li>proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word and database packages including creation of pivot tables and dashboards</li> <li>willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri). <br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong> <br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em><br></p>