Rostering Administrator

Rostering Administrator

This fixed term contract position has been developed to provide a single point of focus  on identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the organisation’s workforce scheduling processes. Working with front line managers to improve and embed efficient rostering practices, the Rostering Administrator will play a critical role in supporting continuity of care for the clients we serve.  

You will be responsible for the redesign, documentation  and implementation of  rostering practices for approximately 200 employees, ensuring ongoing  coverage across all shifts while meeting operational, compliance, and service delivery requirements.

Specific Tasks

Build and maintain client‑specific support rosters including backfill processes.

Develop systematic allocation of workers based on:

• Skills, training, compatibility
• Award compliance (hours, breaks, penalties)

Ensure rosters align to service agreements and funding and apply SCHADS Award rules correctly (overtime, broken shifts, rest breaks)

Communicate roster changes succinctly and professionally within required time frame. Liaise regularly with:

• Team leaders and service managers
• Support workers
• Participants / nominees
• Timely Response to Shift Gaps and other identified issues.

Key Attributes & Skills

Essential Personal Attributes

• Exceptional problem‑solving
• Calm under pressure in service‑critical environments

Technical & Professional Skills & Experience

• 1–3 years rostering or scheduling experience (disability, aged care, or community services preferred)
• Strong understanding of NDIS service delivery
• Practical knowledge of:
• SCHADS Award
• NES obligations
• Fatigue and safe rostering

Typical Experience & Background

Previous exposure to:

• NDIS or human services
• Award‑based workforces
• Payroll, or workforce coordination experience preferred