What’s on Offer

Located in FRV’s Blackburn complex this role as a Rostering Officer will be responsible for the service delivery to our esteemed operational and corporate teams where you will support the cost effective, efficient and qualitative management of rostering within FRV Operations.

Due to internal movement FRV has a fixed term role available - 6 months!

The fast paced and demanding role would suit a highly organised individual with exceptional attention to detail and people skills. You will become a valued team member as you work cohesively to manage a large 1,000+ staff’s rosters where you will use KRONOS and UKG systems.

To help your success, the terrific rostering team will be there to support and guide you as you assimilate to FRV processes and staffing nuances. Having said that you are already a seasoned and well-practiced rostering professional who works well under pressure and makes a genuine and sustained contribution the team and your colleagues across the service and its departments.

In addition, as the Rostering Officer you will provide a centralised rostering service to assist in the control and coordination of operational staff to ensure best use of resources.

As part of a cohesive team, you will be the point of contact to answer questions and provide appropriate advice and information via telephone, email and in person queries.

Working With us provides:

Free onsite parking

Support for education, career and professional development

An unrivalled suite of wellbeing support services

Access to a monthly Rostered Day Off

Free gym access

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Extensive knowledge of and “hands on” experience with rostering systems in a large complex organisation.

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and application of EBA and Award provisions as they relate to rostering.

Ability to manage and prioritise workflow with a dynamic work environment and to be able to work well with both operational and corporate staff.

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About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting both a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed.

Please ensure to include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria,

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Veronika Klaic, Recruitment Business Partner at [email protected]

Important Information

FRV is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).

Therefore, there is a requirement that all FRV employees be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 in order to work for FRV outside of their place of residence.

Prior to commencement of employment with FRV you will need to provide evidence that you are fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 or unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and upload this evidence to the FRV Vaccination Hub.