Rostering Support Officer
From Roster to Results — A Role that Opens Doors
Remuneration: $36.45 - $37.29 per hour + Superannuation + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Hours Per Week: 24hs/week
Location: Maitland Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ580384
Closing date: Sunday, 29th June 2025
Tentative Interview date: Thursday 3rd July
Join Our Team!
Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare administration career? We're looking for a highly organised, proactive Rostering Support Officer (RSO) to join our dynamic team and play a key role in workforce coordination for our casual and permanent pool nursing and midwifery teams.
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Shifts: 6:00am – 2:00pm // 10:00am – 6:00pm
What You Will Do
- Work closely with Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs) to identify and backfill staffing deficits
- Oversee and coordinate rostering for NUMs, including allocation in Health Roster
- Be the main contact for casual and permanent pool staffing
- Lead recruitment processes for casual workforce
- Accurately update rosters and allocate shifts under correct cost centres
- Enjoy great exposure to senior operational and executive leaders – a true career progression opportunity
What We’re Looking For
- Strong ability to prioritise and escalate issues appropriately
- A great team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Able to navigate team dynamics and maintain clarity under pressure
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy
You’ll be well-supported in this role, working alongside another experienced RSO and receiving thorough buddy training. With a strong support network of NUMs, CSOs, EAs, and line managers, you’ll thrive in a collaborative team culture that values learning and offers clear pathways for career growth.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Fellows on Vanessa.Fellows@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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