Job Description
Tradewind Australia partners with service providers across the Aged Care sector to offer quality care to Victorian communities. We are currently working with a respected not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing responsive, compassionate and high-quality care to local communities.
We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee a team responsible for scheduling and supporting in-home aged care services across Melbourne's inner suburbs.
This role is ideal for someone who leads by example, communicates effectively, advocates for their team and is driven to create a positive and efficient work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a team of rostering coordinators to deliver efficient and timely workforce scheduling.
- Oversee daily and long-term rosters to align with client needs, funding requirements and staffing capacity.
- Step in and assist with rostering tasks as needed to ensure continuity and service delivery.
- Advocate for your team and maintain strong, open communication across all levels.
- Motivate and mentor team members, identifying opportunities for professional development and upskilling.
- Collaborate with care teams and service delivery staff to resolve rostering challenges and ensure continuity of care.
- Ensure compliance with aged care funding programs (e.g. CHSP, HCP) and internal procedures.
- Utilise workforce management systems (such as AlayaCare or Procura) to monitor and report on service metrics.
About You:
- Minimum 2 years experience in rostering/scheduling in aged care community sector.
- Experience leading or coordinating rostering functions within aged care, community services, or a similar environment.
- Confident leadership style with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A strong advocate for your team with the ability to support, motivate and mentor effectively.
- Willingness and ability to step in and manage rostering directly when required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Qualifications in aged care, community services, business administration, or leadership (desirable).
This is a full-time permanent role offering a highly competitive remuneration including salary packaging. This organisation offers genuine career progression and supportive management.
Tradewind Australia is a specialist recruitment service for the Social, Community, and Aged Care sectors. We work with not-for-profit, private, and government organisations to source highly qualified and experienced professionals for a range of roles.
