Job posted: 20/12/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / Fixed term until: 31-DEC-2025
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/DFFH/728110
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women, and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
THE ROLE The Roster and Attendance System Support Officer works independently, with remote and in-person access to residential staff to provide specialist services and advice relating to the practical use of the Roster and Attendance System and delivering associated business practices. The purpose of the role is to provide quality rostering support services within a diverse multidisciplinary environment, working collaboratively with management and staff across Forensic Residential Services (FRS) to deliver fair, equitable, and compliant manual timesheets. This role will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of accurate and unbiased establishment management, roster integrity, compliance, audit requirements, and technical support activities for all FRS staff. To be successful in this role, you will require knowledge of industrial instruments, FRS rostering policies and procedures, local work instructions, the ability to maintain equitable rostering practices, and to assist in resolving rostering, establishment, and payroll issues.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Develop rosters in line with departmental policy and Enterprise Agreements. Manage time and other resources productively with a view to ensuring optimum results for clients and the department. Lead staff planning and functioning across multiple sites within the area of responsibility such as: roster development, staff replacement, staff recruitment, leave planning, work allocation processes, and plan for staff capability on resource management. COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal: JSE Portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf formats. Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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