Workforce Scheduler - Casual

About Scope

Scope is dedicated to creating real opportunities for people with disability so they can participate, belong and thrive. The organisation supports people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to work toward their goals and provides a wide range of services, including supported independent living, short-term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle supports, therapy and employment services. Its network spans more than 420 service sites across Victoria and New South Wales.

About the Role

Scope is hiring 3 Workforce Schedulers to join its Workforce Management team in Hawthorn, Victoria. In this position, you will report to the Workforce Scheduler Team Leader and partner with key stakeholders to manage day-to-day rostering activities. The role focuses on leave planning and shift coverage to help maintain a skilled, capable workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist service delivery teams to make sure leave planning and shift coverage is handled efficiently, effectively and in line with legal, regulatory, industrial and internal process requirements.
• Spot and communicate improvement opportunities that strengthen how the operational workforce is deployed to deliver safe, high-quality, empowering and sustainable services.
• Convert master rosters into operational rosters that are accurate, efficient and compliant.
• Work with others to support the advance shift-filling process so staffing gaps are covered and future leave is planned early.

What Scope Is Looking For

• Previous scheduling experience, ideally gained in a large organisation with a dispersed workforce.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work well with customers and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and solid time management capability.
• Familiarity with Kronos and Schedulo would be an advantage.

Additional Information

Scope is aiming to appoint quickly and may start interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Employer Benefits

As part of Scope’s recognition of its people, employees can access an exclusive benefits platform with cashback, vouchers and discounts from more than 500 retailers across groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and more.

Inclusion and Recruitment Notes

Scope is committed to inclusion, diversity and human rights. It is also a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and aims to respond to every applicant.

Recruitment agencies are asked not to contact the organisation, as Scope believes it can source the right candidate directly.

If you need adjustments to the recruitment process because of your individual needs, you can contact careers@scopeaust.org.au.

Pre-employment Checks

Successful candidates must hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked continuously for 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, you will also need to provide a certified International Police Check from that country or countries. The offer will depend on meeting these requirements.