Rosters Clerk

Job No: GEO940

Location: Wacol, QLD

Closing Date: 26 Jan 2018

• Are you seeking a unique working environment and a supportive team culture?
• Join a global organisation and a group of dedicated professionals!

About the Organisation

We are the country's leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operating in NSW, QLD and VIC. Our goal is to deliver better corrections and in doing so, create safer communities.

GEO's mission is to provide government with quality cost-effective services, innovative correctional facility operation and the successful rehabilitation of offenders. The organisation strives to ensure that all facilities maintain the highest possible service and operating standards, as evidenced by the numerous accreditations held, from both local and global standards authorities. GEO's highly trained and motivated employees regard the organisation as "an employer of choice".

Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre is located in Wacol, Queensland, 20 kilometres south-west of Brisbane city and is Queensland’s largest correctional centre.

The Centre's primary role is to safely secure male adult remanded prisoners for the period leading up to, and during, their trials. Most days are very busy with several hundred new receptions arriving and prisoners commuting between the Centre and the courts.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Rosters Clerk at the Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre. This position will be a 12 month contract with the possibility of extension. The Rosters Clerk is responsible for maintaining the roster system, the preparation of rosters and control of higher duties and leave records relating to the deployment of staff.

We are seeking the services of a person with experience rostering teams within a complex environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• A working knowledge of PayGlobal (or similar rostering system) or ability to rapidly achieve competency with the PayGlobal rostering function;
• Demonstrated experience achieving outcomes whilst working under pressure and meeting very tight timeframes;
• Demonstrated experience rostering large and diverse teams within a complex environment (rostering within a 24/7 environment is preferable but not essential);
• Demonstrated accuracy and accountability for work;
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing new roster patterns;
• Demonstrated understanding of rostering in accordance with Industrial Awards and Agreements;
• Ability to rapidly acquire a sound knowledge of Industrial Instruments used within the Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre;
• Ability to work independently;
• High level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive and personal matters;
• Ability to rapidly acquire new knowledge and learn new systems;
• Knowledge of payroll procedures is highly desirable;
• Knowledge and experience with Kronos will be highly regarded. The GEO Group Australia is regarded as an Employer of Choice and offers well-equipped, modern, safe working conditions. A supportive organisational culture will maximise your job satisfaction.

The GEO Group is one of the leading private correctional and related services management companies in the world, therefore the successful candidates will reap the benefits of an infrastructure that can only be provided by a global industry leader.

• Further benefits include:
• Subsidised meals
• Uniforms provided
• Opportunities for company-funded study
• Free, secure car parking

GEO Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

To apply for the position please complete all of the fields below, you'll then be prompted to attach a resume and cover letter - please make sure you have it available to upload.

 If you have any queries please contact the HR Officer, Jessica Heycott on 3212 0402. Closing date for applications is Friday 26th January 2018.