Rostering Specialist

Rostering  Specialist (Aged Care)

• Position based in Clayton
• 6 months FTC
• Residential aged care experience is essential

About our Client:

Our client is an award-winning not-for-profit aged care provider, specialising in providing sensitive aged care for the elderly. To ensure they continue to provide a superior level of service and care to their elders, they are seeking an experienced and compassionate Rostering Specialist to join their busy Clayton Residential Facility.

About the Role:

In this vital role, you will ensure our client’s elderly residents receive continuous, high-quality care by maintaining seamless, efficient, and compliant staff rosters.

As part of a trusted not-for-profit organization, your work directly supports their mission to enrich the lives of older Australians.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimise the master roster to balance resident care needs with operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and manage day-to-day rosters for both permanent part-time and casual care staff.
• Proactively manage shift vacancies, unplanned absences, and leave coverage using our internal staff pool and casual roster.
• Ensure all rosters adhere to relevant modern awards, Enterprise Agreements (EAs), and legislative ratios within the aged care sector.
• Act as the primary point of contact for staff regarding shift inquiries, availability changes, and scheduling concerns.

Your Profile:

• Proven previous experience as a Rostering Coordinator, essential within the aged care, healthcare, or community services sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and managing master rosters and handling complex scheduling for mixed workforces (permanent part-time and casual staff).
• Familiarity with modern awards and compliance standards in Australian aged care.
• Strong computer literacy, with experience using electronic rostering or care management software.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and a warm, empathetic communication style.

 If you are looking for a rewarding career and for a role where you can make a positive impact in people’s lives, then we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now.