Roster Co-Ordinator

Arcare; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Job security

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards & Recognition

Job summary

Arcare is seeking an experienced Rostering Coordinator to ensure appropriate staffing for a residential aged care residence in Noosa Shire, Queensland. The role focuses on rostering across shifts, coordinating staff availability and maintaining a positive frontline team environment.

Part-time role of 2.5 days per week (Mon, Tue & Fri) with an emphasis on accuracy, communication, and collaboration with management to align staffing with resident needs.

Qualifications

• Experience rostering across multiple teams/departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Payroll administration and attendance record management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts and residents’ care needs.
• Process shift changes, leave requests and replacements to maintain staffing levels.
• Manage payroll-related administration, timesheets, leave requests and attendance accuracy.

Skills

Rostering management

Workforce scheduling

Payroll administration

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

Time management

Tools

Humanforce

Time Target

Job description

• Supportive leadership and a positive workplace culture
• Job security in a growing organisation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition programs

About the Role

This is a 2.5 days per week role across Monday, Tuesday & Friday.

You play a pivotal role in ensuring that the Residence is appropriately staffed - at all times, to deliver quality care to residents while also maintaining a positive work environment. You will be an important member of the frontline team, responsible for effective rostering which is crucial in meeting the unique needs of our residents.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Staff Scheduling: Developing and maintaining staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all shifts and to meet the care requirements of residents. This involves coordinating the availability of different staff members, taking into account their qualifications, preferences, and contractual obligations.
• Managing Shift Changes: Handling requests for shift changes, leave, or time off and finding suitable replacements when necessary to maintain staffing levels.
• Payroll Administration: Manage payroll related administration, ensuring employee roster data, timesheets, leave requests and attendance records are accurate and promptly submitted to payroll.
• Communication: Maintaining effective communication with staff members to inform them of their schedules, shift changes and any updates or important information related to their work.
• Coordination with Management: Collaborating with the facility's management team to align staffing needs with budgetary constraints and optimize workforce management.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing rostering across multiple teams/departments.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce rostering, scheduling, payroll administration or workforce coordination in a fast paced environment.
• Experience using employee scheduling software such as Humanforce or Time Target.
• Adaptable, passionate and willingness to learn.
• Collaborative and skilled at teamwork.
• Friendly and effective communication abilities.

About Arcare

As one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, Arcare operates over 60 residences across QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC, supported by more than 10,000 team members. Our focus is simple — building meaningful relationships between residents, families, and staff, with our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to Jump In?

If you are compassionate, reliable, and thrive in a team-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Australian Working Rights and hold (or be willing to obtain) a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Arcare is proud to celebrate diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.