Rostering Scheduler
If you are a dynamic individual who would like to challenge your problem-solving skills and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, we have the role for you!
Join our rostering team based onsite at Malvern on a casual basis! If you are looking for work/life balance and flexibility, we have you covered! The shift times we need coverage for are 4.30am-8.30am, 5am-9am and 2pm-11pm.
About Resthaven:
Resthaven was established in 1935 and is one of a select few providers to offer the full range of aged care services. Proudly South Australian, Resthaven is a financially independent, not-for-profit charity associated with the Uniting Church in Australia. Find meaningful connections and work with purpose as you are supported to develop in your role.
About the Role:
- Responsible for receiving unplanned leave calls and sourcing staff to fill unplanned leave shifts
- Coordinate the scheduling and allocation of relief staff across our twelve residential sites
- Maintain an up-to-date database of relief staff
- Optimising relief pool staff to ensure rosters are cost effective.
- Communicate roster updates, shift assignments, and other relevant information to relief staff and relevant manager.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of flexible rostering practices.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for covering scheduler shifts when other staff are on leave.
Essential Criteria:
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite including:
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- Intermediate level Word
- Sound knowledge of Excel
- Previous shown experience with rostering and workforce management.
- Ability to show understanding and communicate effectively with older people.
- Ability to relate to a diverse group of people including residents, staff, visitors and relatives.
- Ability to work in a confidential manner.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and to organise work and priorities.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- A flexible attitude and willingness to undertake a diverse set of tasks.
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills
- Demonstrates attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and strong problem-solving skills
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work autonomously
- Strong computer skills and systems oriented
- A flexible attitude and willingness to undertake a diverse set of tasks
- Available to work various shift times across a 7-day roster
Benefits:
- Be part of a well-respected South Australian not for profit aged care provider
- Attractive salary and working conditions.
- Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay and other discounts via our provider.
- Four free Physiotherapy Treatments per financial year
- Access to professional development fund to continue your learning.
- EAP program and support for you and your family
- Flexible and supportive team environment
We value mutual respect, and you’ll welcome the sense of belonging and satisfaction that comes with working at Resthaven.
Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 24 June at 5pm.
Please apply online, for enquiries, please contact Kelli Witt, Recruitment Business Partner - k[email protected]
If you live our values of trust, dignity and Respect, open the door to a meaningful career with Resthaven.

