Scheduling Officer - After hours, In-Home Support Services
Scheduling Officer - After hours, In-Home Support Services
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney - NSW
Industry:
Admin / Secretarial / Office Support
Contact Name:
Michelle Wood
Contact Email:
michelle@alexanderappointments.com.au
Contact Phone:
(02) 9659 4411
Salary Type:
Date Published:
19-Aug-2026
- Work from home once fully trained
- Fast-paced scheduling | Support the team for a 3 Month Project
- Immediate start
You will be required to work Monday to Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 3pm - 9.30pm. There may be some flexibility with start times to work around your schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and manage rosters for in‑home support workers
- Allocate and adjust shifts, including arranging cover for sick or unavailable staff
- Respond to urgent scheduling requests and service changes in a timely manner
- Liaise with carers, clients and internal stakeholders to confirm and update booking details
- Ensure appropriate matching of carers to clients based on skills, location and availability
- Maintain accurate records in scheduling systems and internal databases
- Monitor service delivery and escalate issues where required to ensure continuity of care
- Work as part of a collaborative team to meet service levels and response time targets
- Experience in scheduling, workforce coordination or rostering, ideally within aged care, disability (NDIS) or community services
- Comfortable working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced and time‑sensitive environment
- Strong organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Clear, professional communication skills when dealing with carers, clients and internal teams
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when updating rosters and records
- Empathetic and solutions‑focused approach, particularly when dealing with last‑minute changes or vulnerable clients
- Reliable, proactive and keen to contribute to meaningful, purpose‑driven work
- Be part of a not‑for‑profit organisation helping vulnerable people maintain essential support at home
- Highly meaningful work where your scheduling decisions directly support people’s wellbeing
- Welcoming and supportive team environment with a strong sense of purpose
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Work from home once trained
- Immediate start available
How to apply: Please apply by submitting your resume (in Word format) via the "Apply Now" tab to be considered for the role.
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