Allocations Officer

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private hospital group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

Great permanent 0.5 EFT on-going opportunity based at Epworth Richmond is responsible for coordinating casual, permanent pool and agency staff to fill vacant nursing & ward clerk shifts for Epworth Health and will be part of our Central Resource Unit (CRU) and report to the CRU Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Co-ordinating casual staffing to ensure shifts are filled in a timely manner to support the safe running of our wards and departments
• Liaising with clinical staff and hospital co-ordinators regarding staffing requirements
• Liaising with casual and permanent pool CRU staff regarding availability and bookings
• Liaising with external agencies when unable to fill vacant shifts with CRU staff
• Management of the electronic casual staffing systems (Shift match & MyRoster) including setting up and educating new staff on how to use the systems
• Providing administration support to the Central Resource Unit Manager

Qualifications

To be successful in this role…

You will be comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a team, you are a natural communicator with strong customer service and negotiation skills and to build effective working relationships with your team, colleagues and key stakeholders.  You have excellent time management, attention to detail, with the ability to “think outside the box” to problem-solve. Can manage multiple priorities and stay calm under pressure.

You Will Have:

• Strong computer literacy
• The ability to work a variety of shifts across the weekly roster
• Previous experience within healthcare or in an allocations or rostering role would be advantageous
• A high level of flexibility to shift your roster to operational needs

Position Description Inherent Requirement

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or call (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.