Rostering Officer

Job description

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A large Victorian public sector organisation is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Rostering Officer to support the delivery of a major statewide operational program. Working within a collaborative People Services team, you'll play a key role in coordinating workforce rosters, supporting payroll processes and ensuring staffing requirements are met during a high-profile and time-sensitive period.

Your new role

  • Coordinate and administer workforce rostering activities, including scheduling, roster maintenance and employee communications

  • Act as a key point of contact for employees and stakeholders regarding rostering and shift-related enquiries

  • Ensure rosters are prepared and maintained in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and compliance requirements

  • Maintain accurate employee records and workforce data to support effective rostering and reporting processes

  • Reconcile roster information against timesheets and support accurate payroll administration activities

  • Produce reports and workforce data analysis using rostering systems and Microsoft Excel

  • Work collaboratively with operational managers and internal stakeholders to support workforce planning outcomes

  • Contribute to a responsive, customer-focused People Services function during peak operational periods


What you'll need to succeed

  • Demonstrated administration experience within Human Resources, workforce planning, scheduling, payroll or a similar operational environment

  • Strong attention to detail and experience working with sensitive and confidential information

  • Experience maintaining data integrity, records management and administrative processes

  • Strong systems capability, including experience using HR, payroll, workforce management or rostering systems

  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to generate reports and analyse workforce data

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer service focus

  • Ability to prioritise competing tasks, work autonomously and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

  • Exposure to public sector HR practices, enterprise agreements or workforce compliance requirements will be highly regarded


What you need to do now

If you’re interested in applying, please submit your latest CV (in Word) to . If this position isn’t quite right for you, however you’re still exploring new opportunities, please email your latest CV to start a conversation.


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Job Summary

  • Published on: 16 Jul, 2026
  • Category: HR
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: VIC - Melbourne CBD
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: VIC - Melbourne CBD