- Help keep prison operations running smoothly each day.
- Plan rosters that support frontline staff and services.
- Build specialist workforce planning skills in a complex environment.
- Enjoy varied work where no two shifts are the same.
- A casual role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As rostering officer, you will help coordinate staffing across the prison precinct.
You will balance forward planning with daily changes to support safe operations.
You will:
- prepare and publish accurate rosters up to six weeks ahead
- monitor staffing levels and respond to leave requests and absences
- maintain employee records and rostering data with confidentiality
- review timesheets, resolve anomalies and complete thorough quality checks
- provide practical advice on rostering matters and identify improvements to local processes.
Please note that the role requires coverage over a 7-day period - weekdays and weekends.
About you
A qualification in human resources, finance or business administration is highly desirable.
Experience in rostering, payroll or human resource services will be highly regarded.
You should also have:
- strong experience using rostering systems such as TimeTarget, Humanforce or Kronos
- advanced skills using Excel, including pivot tables and formulas
- sound knowledge of enterprise agreements and rostering principles
- excellent communication skills with a collaborative and resilient approach.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Rebekah Hartles at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
