Roster Coordinator

**Introduction**:
SwanCare is humbled to be the 2019 HRD Employer of Choice silver winner AND the 2019 national winner of the ACSA Award for Innovation in Service and Design Working at SwanCare means more than ‘just a job’, we improve lives for a living and pride ourselves on providing quality care, accommodation, and services to our residents. There is a reason we are one of WA’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers since 1961

**Description**:
**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
Working within the vision of SwanCare the Roster Coordinator optimises the rostering for Care, Nursing, Allied Health, Housekeeping and Administrative employees within the Bentley Park care facilities, taking into account employee availability, to produce rosters which maximise employee productivity balanced against operational costs.

**Your responsibilities may include but are not limited to**:

- Generates fortnightly rosters for Care, Nursing, Allied Health, Housekeeping and Administrative employees in the rostering IT system.
- On boarding of new staff.
- Manages planned and unplanned vacancies within the fortnightly rosters and replaces staff as required.
- Rosters with resident requirements and preferences prioritised wherever possible.
- Makes adjustments to the roster on a daily basis, in accordance with any changes that have occurred over night or on the weekend.
- Updates employee availability on a monthly basis or as needed.
- Processes and enters leave forms that have been approved into Optima. Ensures the employee provides the necessary documentation (i.e. forms, Medical Certificate) and forwards this to Payroll.
- Updates daily allocations and ‘Lock’s off’ each day in Optima and notifies Payroll.
- Liaises with People and Culture staff for award interpretations.
- Works closely with Manager Care Services and People and Culture to ensure efficient and cost-effective rostering.
- Identify permanent shift vacancies and report these to Manager Care Services & People and Culture.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with staff.

For more information, please view the Job Description here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

As the largest single site retirement and aged care community in WA, we are proud of our excellent reputation among our residents, their families, and our staff. You'll see the difference you make every day in the smiles of our residents and our people, and in our collective success. With more than 1000 residents and 500 staff members, you are guaranteed to be working with a professional community of likeminded people. In return for the dedication of our people, we offer a truly rewarding career experience that recognises and encourages outstanding resident care, high achievement, and personal growth. Oh, and by the way, our people say we're the warmest, most welcoming workplace you'll ever find

As our staff are our most valuable resource when it comes to delivering the highest level of quality care to our residents, we offer a range of industry-leading benefits to acknowledge their contributions. Find out more about what’s on offer.

**WHAT WE WILL OFFER YOU**:

- Attractive salary packaging options (pay no tax on an extra $15,900 per year and increase your take home pay)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative work culture where you feel like home
- Varied rosters and flexible hours to maintain work/life balance
- Automatic entry to our Best Practice award winning ‘Feathers’ reward and recognition program
- Exceptional on-site services and facilities
- A highly dynamic work environment that encourages employees to reach their full potential
- Discounts on HBF health insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

**Skills and Experiences**:
**KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Working rights within Australia
- National Police Clearance less than 6 months old or NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Influenza Statement
- COVID-19 Vaccination
- Current WA Driver’s Licence
- Previous experience in rostering
- Well-developed skills in the use of an electronic rostering system such as Optima
- Well-developed skills and knowledge of Microsoft office suite, in particular; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and Internet
- Ability to maintain non-disclosure of confidential and sensitive information that may be critical to operational and financial success.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work in a close team environment
- Demonstrated willingness to be adaptable to different situations and tasks on a day-to-day basis

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

When applying, please submit your resume as well as a cover letter.