Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Administration - Human Resources
Req Id - 8901
- Work with a purpose driven regional healthcare service in Victoria
- Play a key role in driving the IT transformation of a brand new rostering system
- Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
- Fantastic permanent full-time opportunity (80 hours per fortnight) ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salary packaging
About the role
The People Plus Rostering Systems Analyst position is primarily responsible for offering systems services tailored to the workforce needs of Barwon Health.
This role encompasses the maintenance, configuration, and technical support of the Optima information system, emphasising:
- Configuring the Optima system to ensure its operation is both effective and efficient. This involves promptly addressing and resolving any system issues that arise, in addition to enhancing the system’s overall functionality.
- Proactively identifying and delivering improvements/enhancements to existing systems
- Delivering expert technical advice and support through ongoing support to end users.
The People Plus Rostering Systems Analyst role also involves conducting thorough analysis and implementing ongoing enhancement to rostering and payroll processes. Moreover, the role demands a strategic approach to configuration, planning, and collaboration with service partners. This is critical for the tailored design and execution of Optima solutions that meet the evolving needs of Barwon Health.
- Configure, maintain and optimise the Optima system to ensure it meets business requirements and delivers reliable, high-performing system functionality.
- Provide advanced technical support and troubleshoot complex system issues, working collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve problems and implement system improvements.
- Maintain system security, governance and documentation, ensuring compliance with organisational standards, technical governance frameworks and data security requirements.
- Support continuous improvement and operational excellence by monitoring system performance, maintaining accurate configuration records, and adhering to Barwon Health policies, procedures and mandatory training requirements.
- Substantial experience as a Systems Analyst
- Optima System experience, minimum 2 years
- Strong understanding of rostering applications and Payroll
- Excellent technical understanding
- Ability to navigate complex organisational structures and mange competing priorities
- Knowledge of hospital rostering practices and best practices
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Heather Hall
Email: [email protected]
Application closing date: 16 July 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
