Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, people living with mental illness, the frail aged and their carers for over 40 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.

We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employee’s a culture of Quality, Respect and Empowerment, in line with the MDS values.

MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.

MDS offers a rewarding career with:

• Support and Development of your skills
• Career development opportunity
• Salary packaging

About the Opportunity

MDS is seeking expressions of interest for a Fixed term - Rostering Support Officer (Afternoon Support) working Monday - Friday 1pm-7/8pm. This fixed term role provides support to the Rostering / Human Resources team, whilst working across all areas of the organisation. This position is well suited to any existing MDS staff seeking greater exposure and development of skills, particularly MDS Support Workers and Leading Hands.

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

• Working with the Morning Rostering Officer and program Supervisors to roster for approximately 200 frontline support worker staff across the whole organisation to fulfil program operations
• Short notice rostering to cover staff absence and participant changes
• Longer term workforce rostering and planning to support identified gaps in roster of care, business growth into new regions and customer engagement
• Support HR personnel with general HR tasks as needed.
• Support the front desk operations as required

The successful applicant will have:

• Ability to work Monday to Friday 1pm to 7/8pm
• Familiarity with MDS programs and the Alayacare system 
• Occasional ability to provide backup for Morning rostering supports (6am-2pm)

MDS will provide full training in all aspects of this role. The successful candidate will be entitled to return to their current role at the end of the Fixed Term period. 

This Fixed Term Part Time position for 7 months is based on a parental leave vacancy and and flexible contract for 55-65 hours per fortnight (Monday to Friday, 1pm-7/8pm + 30 minute unpaid Meal Break) to be discussed at interview. This role is covered under the SCHCADS Award classification level 3 ($38.65 - $41.45 per hour) . Also offered is salary packaging, capacity to work from home up to 2 days per week, Laptop and leave loading. A copy of the job description can be found here.

To express interest in this opportunity, please complete the information below or email alysehk@mdservices.com.au 
Phone Alyse Kerfoot 0488 103 119 for further information.

Interviews maybe conducted prior to closing date

Applications close 8:00am Wednesday 17th September 2025

It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current driver’s license and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.

MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people