Workforce Planning Specialist

Flying Bark Productions

. Lead development of workforce plans for upcoming and potential productions .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in workforce planning, resource management, and data analysis to drive insights and improve operational efficiency. Proficient in leading cross-functional projects and implementing systems and automation tools to enhance workforce capabilities.

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Workforce PlanningData AnalysisProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementSystem Implementation

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningResource ManagementData AnalysisExcelGoogle SheetsAutomation ToolsProcess ImprovementReportingScenario ModellingProduction Scheduling

Soft Skills

CommunicationAttention to DetailOwnershipAccountabilityIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Reporting ToolsDashboardsWorkforce Planning Tools

Industry Keywords

AnimationVFXFilm ProductionTelevision Production

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of workforce plans for upcoming and potential productions
Prepare scenario modelling ahead of every greenlight
Identify internal capability and optimal allocation across productions
Partner with Production on scheduling and budget forecasts
Own workforce planning across Sydney, Los Angeles and Madrid
Provide senior leadership with insights and reporting on workforce capacity, risk and opportunity
Interpret employee, market insight, time-to-fill and historical hiring data
Maintain understanding of internal capability, skills and availability
Identify workforce trends and risks and escalate insights
Connect Recruitment, People and Culture, Production and IT on workforce matters
Lead and support cross-functional operational projects
Build, maintain and improve reporting tools, dashboards and models
Identify automation opportunities and improve system efficiency
Lead or support implementation of systems, tools and automations
Ensure data integrity and consistency across workforce planning tools and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in workforce planning, resource management or production scheduling
Prior experience within animation, VFX or broader film and television production preferred
Demonstrated experience in data analysis, reporting and insights generation
Experience leading or contributing to system implementations, data migrations and automation projects
Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into meaningful, actionable insight
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, including complex formulas and models
Experience with automation tools, system implementation or process improvement initiatives
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives across departments
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and sense of ownership and accountability
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities
Breakfast is served daily
Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties and a culture club
Paws for a Cause fundraising arm supporting charities
Hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days
Training and support opportunities for career development
Inclusive culture where everyone is welcome and celebrated
Mental health resources and free counselling via Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act