Careers

About the role

In this role you will create and oversee employee rosters, dedicated to meeting the specific needs of our Children and Young People by appropriately staffing our residential care services. Applying your high developed interpersonal skills, you will foster confidence and trust among internal managers and team members, all while ensuring that our employees are scheduled in a manner that upholds and advances workforce sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain staffing rosters in accordance with the needs of Children and Young People, funding allocations, budget, employee conditions and award requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders as required in response to workforce/roster changes, roster concerns and complaints
• Manage employee availability and leave calendars in consultation with leaders
• Escalate rostering and staff skill gaps, and work with line managers to identify solutions
• Where required, provide administration support to best meet customer requirements and to promote a sustainable workforce

Skills & Experience

• Prior experience within high volume rostering, scheduling and/or workforce planning role
• Previous experience in the utilisation of rostering software systems (MS Teams rostering experience if preferred)
• Demonstrated understanding of the SCHADS award, HSE and workforce management principles
• Demonstrate experience managing competing priorities to deliver outcomes within required timeframes
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cohesively within a team environment and with autonomy

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check.

Benefits: 

• Attractive remuneration package with a monthly rostered day off (Think 12 extra-long weekends a year!)
• You can receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free through Salary Packaging, increasing your take-home pay
• Join a supportive team that are passionate about the work they do and enjoy working collaboratively

How to Apply

Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries contact Jeffrey Edge – jeffrey.edge@lwb.org.au  

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current application closing date, Sunday 24^th August 2025

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