Roster Controller
Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability).
1 x Permanent Full-Time position available
$110,972 – $119,506 salary package - includes base salary ($97,771- $105,29, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
TAFE NSW is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented professional to coordinate rostering and operational activities that support high quality vocational education.
In this role, you will prepare, maintain and optimise class support rosters to ensure the right resources are in place to deliver an outstanding student experience. You’ll work closely with skills teams and stakeholders to align workforce planning with operational needs, while maintaining compliance with audit, financial and regulatory requirements.
About you
You are a highly organised and proactive professional with demonstrated coordination and stakeholder engagement skills. You bring experience in rostering or workforce planning and are confident using Excel to manage data, track resource utilisation and support decision-making.
A natural problem solver, you enjoy working in fast-paced environments where you can think critically, identify solutions and balance competing priorities. You are a strong communicator with the ability to negotiate and collaborate to achieve efficient rostering outcomes.
To about the role, click to view the Role Description .
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Copies of your relevant qualifications (upload as one PDF file), if applicable. Certified copies preferred.
- A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words).
Targeted Question: Describe a time when you worked with multiple stakeholders to deliver a complex rostering or scheduling solution under pressure. How did you balance competing priorities and achieve a successful outcome for everyone involved? (max. 300 words).
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11:55pm AEST Wednesday 10th June 2026
Additional Information:
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at
[email protected] or phone 02 79215325.
Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Rebecca Hanson, Manager Class Support via email at
[email protected] or phone 0438 007 264.
For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.
This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.
To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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