Strategic Workforce Planning Analyst

Strategic Workforce Planning Analyst Location: AUS - NSW - Sydney Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Location: Sydney or Melbourne Type: Fixed term contract until May 2027 Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group The opportunity The Strategic Workforce Planning Analyst plays a key role in enabling evidence‑based workforce decisions across the enterprise. Partnering closely with the Strategic Workforce Planning Manager, you’ll use people and financial data to deliver insights, dashboards and analysis that support workforce strategy, scenario modelling and organisation wide transformation. This role is offered on a fixed‑term contract until May 2027. About QBE At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch. We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. Your new role In this role, you will help shape how the organisation plans, designs and evolves its workforce during a period of strategic transformation. You’ll transform complex data into meaningful insights, support strategic workforce planning initiatives, and enable leaders to make informed decisions about future workforce composition. Key responsibilities include: Analysing complex people, workforce and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Translating data into clear, decision ready insights that inform workforce strategy, planning and transformation initiatives. Designing, building and maintaining workforce planning dashboards that integrate people and finance data. Supporting deep‑dive analyses across areas such as capacity, skills, role mix and future workforce needs. Contributing to workforce scenario modelling linked to strategic initiatives and future workforce needs. Partnering with stakeholders to continuously improve data quality, reporting usability and the organisation’s strategic workforce planning maturity. About You You’re an analytically strong professional with a genuine interest in strategic workforce planning and how data can shape workforce decisions. You bring strong technical capability, attention to detail and curiosity, and you’re motivated by learning, innovation and working in evolving environments. Key requirement: Strong Power BI capability, with experience building clear, decision‑ready dashboards and visualisations. Experience in strategic workforce planning (SWP), workforce analytics or related people analytics roles. Strong analytical skills, with confidence working with complex people and workforce datasets. Solid knowledge of people data, with Workday experience (or similar HCM platforms) highly regarded. Exposure to AI, automation or emerging technologies, combined with curiosity and a willingness to learn. High attention to detail, strong ownership and the flexibility to support work outside standard business hours when required. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super To learn more about the benefits of working with us, click here. Awards & Recognition We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates To learn more about our achievements, click here. How to Apply If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. Your career. At the heart of it. QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com. Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Intelligence Applications, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Decision Making, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Quality Management, Reporting and Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management Application Close Date: 28/05/2026 11:59 PM How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. Additional Locations: AUS - VIC - Melbourne