This is a Fixed Term, Part-Time position at 48 hours per fortnight within the Corporate Services portfolio for 16 months.

You will be responsible for implementing system administration and ongoing operational support for the rostering workforce management solution across RCH. Using best-practice system administration principles, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end system support, including first-level end-user support, issue troubleshooting, system maintenance, user acceptance testing for enhancements and upgrades, and the identification of process improvement opportunities.

You will work closely with the rostering vendor, the SAP Payroll service provider, People and Culture, and operational rostering teams to ensure the system is running effectively, payroll interfaces are processed accurately and on time, and the system remains compliant with all applicable EBAs, Awards, and Agreements.

Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: System Administrator - Rostering System.

Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 10 - Managers and Administrative Workers.

The successful candidate will be appointed from AO71 (Grade 7, Level 1) to AO75 (Grade 7, Level 5), FTE base salary $114,436.40 to $124,912.84 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus superannuation).

What you’ll achieve:

- Maintain the standard configuration of the Optima system, ensuring consistency and compliance across all rostering groups
- Manage the user acceptance testing function for any system enhancements or upgrades
- Ensure payroll transactions are processed and interfaced to SAP Payroll in a timely and accurate manner

Your skills and experience:

- At least 3 years’ experience in system administration of Rostering, Time & Attendance, or HR systems
- Demonstrated experience in system administration, including first-level support, issue management, and system configuration




- Experience with award interpretation and/or Enterprise Bargaining Agreements
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships across a complex organisation

About the Department:

The Corporate Services portfolio at RCH encompasses a broad range of enabling functions that support the hospital’s operational and strategic objectives. The Director Transformation leads key digital and operational transformation initiatives across the organisation, with a focus on improving systems capability, financial sustainability, and workforce management effectiveness.

What we offer:

- Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
- Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
- Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
- Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
- Convenient location & close to public transport
- Special events
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
- Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
- Unlimitedaccess to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
- Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés,



and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

Other requirements:

- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offerthe prospect towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Applications close Monday 10 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Rostering Systems Administrator (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne