Rostering & Scheduling Officer
Rostering & Scheduling Officer
Develop an operational rostering framework, provide process improvements & work collaboratively to implement integrated rostering for RFDS across QLD!
Classifications
- Admin / Secretarial / Office Support
- Administration
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Permanent, full-time role based in Brisbane
- Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team!
- Not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550, increasing your take-home pay
Description
The Rostering & Scheduling Officer is responsible for developing fit for purpose rostering models to improve rostering processes and practices across the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section). The Rostering and Scheduling Officer also provides administrative support to the Head of Flying Operations, Manager of Flight Standards, Operations Control Centre (OCC) and Pilot Leadership Team. The position plays a crucial role in coordinating training events and operational rosters for all RFDS (Queensland Section) Pilots. Working closely with the OCC team, this role contributes to operational outputs and assists the OCC Manager in maintaining efficient service delivery.
The Rostering & Scheduling Officer is a Permanent, Full-Time role based in Brisbane.
Key responsibilities
Your key responsibilities in this role will include:
- Develop an operational framework of compliant and commercially efficient rostering practises across RFDS bases
- Provide advice to the OCC and applicable managers to help minimise the impact of training events on operational rosters.
- Schedule training events under direction from the Manager of Flight Standards and Flight Standards Pilots.
- Provide process improvements and solutions to the Executive General Managers (EGM’s) including effective management of costs and labour
- Drive and implement approved rostering solutions whilst maintaining clear communications with the operational teams
- Ensure rostering activities are conducted IAW company policy, Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS), and the Enterprise Agreement (EA)
- Forecast future shortfalls and identify gaps in pilot rosters for escalation to the OCC and applicable managers
To be successful in this role you will possess the following:
- Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of a centralised rostering function
- Ability to interpret Enterprise Agreement and Award conditions and apply to rostering practices
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop remote working teams
- Rostering experience in the Aviation Industry
- Understanding of Aviation regulatory and compliance requirements as related to workforce management
- Experience with automated rostering systems and software
- Extensive experience with wider change management
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in rostering and associated activities complying with policies, processes, and industrial instruments
- Ability to think outside the box and be solutions focused
We value our people, and we are passionate about making a difference for people who live, work and travel in remote, rural, and regional Australia. As a member of the team driving RFDS from behind the scenes, you’ll come to work knowing that your efforts are enabling our work in helping people in Queensland communities. By joining the RFDS, you will:
- Receive an attractive salary remunerating you for your highly developed skills, qualifications and experience
- Have access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits of up to $18,550
- Access our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
- Receive Private health insurance discounts
- Have the option to receive novated leasing
- Receive a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, RFDS delivers extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases to those who live, work and travel throughout Australia.
As a member of the team driving RFDS from behind the scenes, you’ll come to work knowing that your efforts are enabling our work in helping people in Queensland communities.
Interested?
This role will commence shortlisting before the closing date so don’t delay in applying!
For further information regarding this role please contact Recruitment on 07 3852 7553 or for a copy of the PD please reach out to recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au
Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence and you will have the occasional need to undergo travel in your role.
