About the Company
Davidson is partnering with a state government client responsible for delivering safe, modern and responsive correctional services. Our client plays a critical role in rehabilitating prisoners and offenders, preventing crime and contributing to community safety. Employees are drawn from diverse backgrounds and are united by a shared commitment to professionalism, ethical conduct and respect.
The role sits within a division responsible for workforce culture, integrity and capability, providing high‑level guidance across the organisation to deliver cultural change, strengthen diversity and inclusion, enhance workforce capability and promote ethical behaviour.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Roster Officer to support centre‑level human resources operations within a 24/7 operating environment. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, you will play a key role in coordinating staffing rosters while also providing a broad range of administrative and clerical support to the human resources unit.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the development of staff rosters that meet operational requirements and comply with relevant awards and industrial instruments
- Preparing, generating and distributing centre rosters and rostering allocations
- Processing staffing variations in consultation with relevant managers
- Validating employee timesheets and ensuring correct payments in line with award entitlements
- Providing roster cost information and estimates to management
- Reviewing leave entitlements and advising on outstanding balances and excess leave
- Preparing annual leave rosters, including collating staff leave requests and entering data into leave planning systems
- Administering banked time, sick leave and annual recreational leave applications
- Ensuring leave approvals are managed in accordance with approved delegations
- Responding to staff enquiries related to rosters, leave and general HR matters
- Providing administrative support to centre‑level recruitment and selection activities
- Performing data entry across multiple HR and rostering systems
- Maintaining accurate electronic and hard‑copy filing systems
- Maintaining confidentiality and integrity of all human resource information
The role description outlines the core accountabilities; however, the incumbent may be required to undertake additional duties in line with operational requirements.
About You
This is an individual contributor role and would suit a highly organised professional who demonstrates sound judgement, discretion and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced operational environment. You will bring :
- Demonstrated experience in staff roster management, preferably within a 24/7 operating environment
- Strong planning and organisational skills to ensure tasks are completed within required timeframes and in accordance with policies and procedures
- Well‑developed problem‑solving skills, with the ability to show initiative and apply judgement independently and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders
- High levels of discretion when handling confidential information
- Competent information technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database systems, with a willingness to learn internal systems
- The ability to acquire knowledge of relevant legislation, awards, regulations and industrial instruments
Additional Information
- This role is aligned to the Individual Contributor leadership stream
- There may be occasions where work is required outside normal business hours
- Some travel to other locations or temporary work from alternate sites may be required
If you’re looking for a role that combines operational coordination with human resources support in a purpose‑driven environment, this opportunity offers both variety and impact.
Benefits
- $50.07 p/hr + Super
- Government Contract
- Located in Woodford
How to Apply
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only, quoting reference JN -042026-42999. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
