Rostering Co-Ordinator

Carrington Centennial Care; Camden; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (not-for-profit) up t

Carrington Day

Staff discounts

Paid parental leave

Immunisation program

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Carrington Centennial Care is seeking a Rostering Coordinator to manage rostering for approximately 450 staff across four onsite residential aged care facilities. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, reporting to the General Manager of Residential Care.

The position offers base salary plus leave loading, superannuation and not-for-profit salary packaging, with a focus on quality care, staff engagement and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Rostering and scheduling experience with shift work.
• Experience with Enterprise Agreements and interpreting shift rules.
• Experience in rostering to staffing level KPIs.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating permanent rosters and flexible arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Roster forecasting, including coverage for planned leave, training and peak staffing periods.
• Ensure rosters meet required staffing levels for mandatory care minutes and budget tracking.
• Address and resolve rostering issues such as scheduling conflicts, staff shortages or unexpected absences.
• Managing difficult and sensitive rostering situations and staffing issues—escalating where appropriate.
• Meet regularly with key management stakeholders to understand workforce needs and challenges.

Skills

Rostering

Shift work

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

UKG Ready

Kronos

Job description

Are you an experienced Rostering professional looking for varied role where you can use your initiative and problem solving to ensure quality care? This is your opportunity to:

• Enjoy a role engaging with staff and managers
• Enable quality care, staff engagement and financial compliance
• Local role with established, growing organisation committed to best practice

About Us

Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centred quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.

The Opportunity

As the Rostering Coordinator you will coordinate the efficient and effective allocation of approximately 450 staff within Carrington’s four onsite residential aged care facilities operating 24/7. You will oversee the development and management of staff rosters, ensuring adequate coverage to meet resident care needs, while being the first point of contact for staff in relation to roster and attendance. This full time opportunity has standard working hours of Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and reports to the General Manager of Residential Care. Remuneration includes a base salary, plus leave loading, superannuation and not-for-profit salary packaging.

Responsibilities

• Roster forecasting, including coverage for planned leave, training and peak staffing periods
• Ensure rosters meet the required staffing levels for mandatory care minutes and reported regularly for compliance and budget tracking
• Address & resolve issues related to rostering such as scheduling conflicts, staff shortages or unexpected absences
• Managing difficult & sensitive rostering situations and staffing issues – escalating where appropriate
• Meet regularly with key management stakeholders to understand work force needs and challenges

About You

• Minimum 2 years Rostering and scheduling experience with shift work
• Experience with Enterprise Agreements and interpreting shift rules
• Experience in rostering to staffing level KPIs
• Demonstrated experience negotiating permanent rosters and flexible arrangements
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to adapt effectively to changing staffing needs and levels while balancing current and future rosters and maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to maintain high confidentiality with sensitive personal and business information
• Demonstrated organisational, administration and time management skills
• Right to work in Australia
• Willingness to complete obtain an NDIS Worker check clearance
• Previous experience in healthcare – ideally Aged Care
• Working knowledge of the UKG Ready, Kronos products or other rostering software systems

Enjoy Our Benefits

• Access to full not-for-profit Salary Packaging, making up to $18,550 of your income tax-free!
• Enjoy our “Carrington Day” – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year
• 15% employee discount at our onsite Rocksalt restaurant
• 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store
• Paid parental leave including superannuation
• Staff immunisation program
• Free onsite parking across our picturesque campus