Rostering Co-Ordinator

Carrington Care; Camden; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

On-site parking

Not-for-profit benefits

Job summary

Carrington Care in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Rostering Coordinator to efficiently allocate around 450 staff across four onsite residential aged care facilities operating 24/7. You will develop and manage rosters, ensure adequate coverage for resident care, and be the first contact for roster and attendance issues.

This full-time role offers standard hours Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, with base salary, leave loading, superannuation and not-for-profit salary packaging.

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.
• Experience negotiating permanent rosters and flexible arrangements.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing staffing needs with attention to detail.
• Right to work in Australia and willingness to obtain an NDIS Worker Check.
• Healthcare experience, ideally in Aged Care.
• Working knowledge of rostering software such as UKG Ready or Kronos.

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 issues related to rostering such as scheduling conflicts, staff shortages or unexpected absences.
• Managing difficult and sensitive rostering situations and staffing issues.
• Meet regularly with key management stakeholders to understand workforce needs and challenges.

Skills

Rostering

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

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