Kenmore head office based, flexible working arrangements.
Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 tax-free.
Free parking, onsite cafe
Rostering Optimisation Specialist
Make a real impact to Aged Care through smarter rostering
12-month contract
Kenmore based – free parking onsite
Design smarter rosters. Improve care. Change how we work.
This is a new opportunity for a Rostering Optimisation Specialist in an enterprise‑wide workforce transformation that directly impacts care quality, employee wellbeing and cost sustainability across our Aged Care services.
This role isn’t about maintaining rosters, this is about fixing what doesn’t work and designing what should.
You will work with our Workforce Planning Manager on a business-critical project with executive visibility, to deep‑dive into service models, demand patterns and workforce capability. Turning insight into practical, compliant, site‑ready rosters.
What makes this role interesting:
You’ll shape how rostering is done, not inherit legacy processes.
Designing and optimising site‑based rosters that balance care hours, skill mix, compliance and wellbeing.
Reducing overtime and agency reliance through smarter workforce planning and forward‑looking roster design.
Becoming a trusted rostering advisor to site leaders by solving real, complex workforce challenges.
Developing standardised rostering principles, governance and continuous improvement practices.
Supporting leaders and teams through rostering change and transition.
Working hands‑on with data, systems and stakeholders, not just strategy, but execution.
Your work will have visible impact across multiple sites.
You’ll influence operational, financial and people outcomes.
You’ll be trusted to make decisions and bring solutions.
About you:
You will be an experienced rostering or workforce analytics professional loves complex people problems and wants to solve them with your skills and experiences, including:
Rostering site-based operational workforces or centralised rostering environments.
Working knowledge of industrial agreements and compliance requirements
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience in project or change environments.
A focus on governance, safety, workforce wellbeing and continuous improvement
Advanced Excel skills and data manipulation.
Experience in Residential Aged Care, Health, Home Care or Community Services
Exposure to workforce/payroll systems such as UKG, Aurion or similar
Who we are – Churches of Christ
Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, delivering a range of care and community services across Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living, Foster and Kinship Care and, Housing Support for over 140 years.
We are guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and we welcome everyone, of all backgrounds and faiths, as we foster a diverse and inclusive community for our people.
Why Join Our Team
Transformative leadership and a high performing team culture.
Opportunities for career development, stretch assignments and progression.
A growing national not-for-profit organisation with purpose and community impact.
Work in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture.
5 weeks annual leave.
Hybrid / flexible working arrangements to support your work life balance.
Free on-site parking + on-site café with staff discount (at the Kenmore head office).
Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 which could be used for up to $15,900 (for common living expenses like rent, mortgage, school fees and many more) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
