Rostering Officer

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $81,496 - $98,955

Grade: VPS 3

Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Loddon Mallee - Loddon

Reference: VG/5884SEPTEMBER2026

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Help keep Loddon Region Prisons running through accurate staff rostering.
• Plan rosters up to six weeks ahead and respond to daily changes.
• Use your rostering skills to solve issues and support prison operations.
• Join a role where your accuracy and planning skills make a real difference.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As rostering officer, you will help plan and maintain staff rosters for Loddon Region Prisons. You will keep records accurate and respond to changing staffing needs.

You will:

• develop and publish accurate fortnightly rosters up to six weeks ahead
• adjust rosters for leave, absences and changing operational needs
• maintain confidential employee and rostering information in TimeTarget and other systems
• check timesheets, resolve rostering issues and prepare reports for managers
• provide clear rostering advice and refer complex matters to your team leader.

About you

A qualification in human resources, finance or business administration is highly desirable. It is not listed as mandatory.

You should also have:

• rostering system experience, such as TimeTarget, Humanforce or Kronos
• knowledge of awards and agreements and how they apply to staff rosters
• rostering, human resources or payroll knowledge, with strong Excel and data skills
• problem-solving skills, flexibility and the ability to work well with others.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Sowmya Pery at [email protected]**.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

8 April 2026