Resource Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Scheduler to join our Resource Coordinator team in either Osborne Park or Maddington.

In this role, you will be responsible for efficient rostering of our direct care providers to ensure continuous high-quality service reaches all our valued clients. Reporting directly to the Resource Coordinator Team Leader, you will maintain open lines of communication with your immediate team and stakeholders to stay up-to-date on resource allocation and how it impacts service delivery

The Role

This Reliever role will step in to cover various portoflios of clients. The working days are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday. You must be available to work shifts starting from 6am and finishing up to 5pm. Except for Sunday which is set at 9am - 5pm. There will be a training period of 6 - 8 weeks, all office based. Following the training period, you will work in the office (Osborne Park or Maddington) two days per week and the others from home. Please note that during the training period, Sundays will not be included and we will work with your preference on a fourth day (either Wednesday or Thursday)

Key tasks include but not limited to:

• Schedule and roster direct care providers and balance rosters to ensure quality service provision to clients.
• Analyse provider availability and rounds allocated to ensure most efficient use of resources.
• Monitor, manage and action notifications received from providers.
• Maintain the integrity of data within management systems to ensure accurate rostering and to achieve contractual and accreditation compliance.
• Process planned and unplanned leave including holiday period leave. 
• Verify and follow-up discrepancies in direct care providers' timesheets as well as authorisation
• Provide administration support to the Line Manager and team as delegated.
• Support and implement continuous improvement of business processes.
• Reporting

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate for this position has excellent computer literacy skills, outstanding communication skills (written and verbal) and has a strong eye for detail. You will also meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in a rostering/scheduling position is essential to this role
• Flexible to work varied roster within operating hours and willingness to travel other offices in Perth metro region
• Excellent communication (written, verbal & listening) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to autonomously manage time and organise workload
• An empathetic approach to dealing with the sensitivities of clients and providers scheduling issues

What we're offering

• $39.55 per hour + super
• Provided with a mobile phone for work purposes.
• 17.5% annual leave loading and excess leave cash out options
• 4 weeks Annual Leave per year, with ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year.
• Paid parental leave provisions.
• Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers etc. incl. HBF, Medibank and NIB.
• Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to events & attractions incl. theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more
• Several recognition and education support programs available.
• Referral Scheme – receive $250 e-voucher, for each friend or family member you refer, who commences work with Silverchain.

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals

How to apply

To submit your application, click ‘Apply’.

At Silverchain, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.