Workforce Planning Lead

A true legacy a defining career

Reporting to the Head of Organisational Development, you will lead RACGP’s enterprise-wide workforce planning framework. Partnering across People & Culture, Finance and Business Intelligence, you will turn workforce data into insights that strengthen capability, capacity and resource decisions.

This is a fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2027.

As our Workforce Planning Lead, you’ll:

Implement and embed the enterprise-wide workforce planning framework aligned with RACGP’s strategic and operational needs.Analyze workforce data, capability trends, succession risks and demand and supply projections to guide planning and decision making.Partner with senior leaders, Finance, People & Culture and Business Intelligence to build workforce planning capability and process maturity Design workforce dashboards, facilitate planning workshops and improve how resources are planned, used and deployed.

Skills & Experience

Significant experience in strategic workforce planning and analytics within a complex organisation. Strong capability with workforce analytics tools and platforms, including Power BI, Excel and HRIS systems. Proven ability to turn data into clear insights and influence senior stakeholders across functions. A relevant tertiary qualification and practical understanding of workforce categories, including employees, contractors and volunteers.

Benefits of working for us:

At the RACGP, we believe in looking after the people who support and champion Australia’s general practitioners. We’ve built a collaborative environment that gives you the trust, flexibility and balance you need to do your best work and thrive. You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

Boost your take-home pay: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus meal, entertainment, novated lease and pre-tax electric vehicle options. Flexible hybrid work: Work in a way that supports balance, connection and role requirements. Extra paid leave: Enjoy end-of-year closure leave and additional paid leave options. Continuous career growth: Tailored training, dedicated leadership excellence programs, and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning. Health and wellbeing: Free, confidential coaching and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), plus up to 50% off gym, fitness and wellbeing programs through WhereFit.

Strengthening general practice for a healthier Australia

As Australia’s leading professional member college for GPs, the RACGP educates and advocates for 50,000+ doctors at the heart of every community. By joining our team, your daily work will reach into the lives of everyone who walks into a consultation, keeping the backbone of our healthcare system strong and world-class. In return, you’ll find genuinely interesting work, diverse opportunities to grow, and a flexible, purpose-driven team that respects your life outside of work.

Are you ready to take your place in the future of health?

How To Apply

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Applications Close: 11:59PM, Wednesday 16 September 2026

Applications will be reviewed as received and may close earlier than the listed closing date. For more information about our recruitment process and position descriptions, please visit our careers page.

We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

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