Roster Coordination Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up until October 2027 with potential for ongoing employment
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5
Remuneration: $82,337.78 - $84,205.25 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ689960
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: 06 September 2026 - 11:59pm 

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Roster Coordination Officer to join our team based at John Hunter Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join out People and Culture team, and play a key role in delivering accurate, efficient rostering and payroll support across a large, complex healthcare environment.

What you'll be doing

• Responsible for participating in a diverse range of rostering functions for the delivery of rostering and payroll across NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP).
• Provide a high level of customer support in maintaining accurate rostering practices across a statewide organisation.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation and external agencies and stakeholders.

You will bring

• Experience in rostering and payroll systems, with strong administrative capability
• The ability to prioritise and manage high-volume workloads under pressure
• High attention to detail with strong data analysis and auditing skills
• Sound judgement, problem-solving ability, and adaptability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What we can offer you

• Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
• Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
• Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Proficient in computerised rostering, HR/payroll systems, and Microsoft Office, with strong communication skills and a responsive approach to user support and payroll enquiries
2. Strong ability to manage and prioritise high‑volume administrative tasks in fast‑paced environments, consistently meeting deadlines while considering broader team impact.
3. Demonstrated experience in applying rostering and payroll policies, legislation, and procedures, with high‑accuracy data extraction, auditing, and system management
4. Effective problem-solver with sound judgement, adaptable to change, and highly skilled in communication, teamwork, and building strong client relationships.

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Information for applicants

• NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
• NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
• You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
• An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
• We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.
• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the

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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Ticehurst on [email protected]

To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us onLinkedIn!