All-in-one HR for shift based teams
Handle everything—onboarding, rostering, time & attendance, leave, payroll, and HR compliance—in one simple app. Built for Australian small businesses.
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Keep operations running smoothly
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Happier, more engaged staff
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Less admin, more control
Online roster software for Australian businesses
Publish employee rosters & notify staff in seconds
Build costed rosters in minutes with drag-and-drop shifts, reusable roster templates, and smart auto-scheduling suggestions from Perfect Match™.
Instantly publish rosters to the mobile app, fill gaps with open shifts, and approve shift swaps—no spreadsheets needed.
Live wage tracking, break planning, integrated leave management, and Fair Work-aware roster warnings keep every schedule compliant and on budget.
Explore Rostering → Explore all Employee Rostering features → or see all features
Time and attendance software & time clock app
Time clock app with GPS & photo proof
Turn any tablet or smartphone into a secure time clock.
Staff clock in with PIN, GPS location and optional photo proof selfies — ensuring the right person is on site for every shift.
Live attendance insights show who's clocked in, late or absent in real time, and approved timesheets flow directly into payroll via Xero or MYOB.
Explore Time & Attendance → Explore RosterElf's full Time and Attendance solution →
Payroll integrations for Xero, MYOB & more
Award interpretation & payroll-ready timesheets
RosterElf's built-in award interpretation automatically calculates base rates, overtime, weekend and public-holiday penalties, and allowances for every shift before it's sent to Xero or MYOB.
Each employee's timesheet export is pre-checked for accuracy, ensuring payroll data flows smoothly from rosters to pay runs. Combined with policy management and compliance tracking, you stay audit-ready.
Processing time drops from hours to minutes — and staff get paid right the first time.
Secure employee chat app for work
Workplace messaging for teams
Keep conversations where work happens—inside RosterElf.
Create team or site channels for rosters, daily ops and manager announcements—no more juggling WhatsApp or SMS. Messages stay in a secure, company-controlled space, protecting info and reducing miscommunication. Managers and staff can coordinate handovers, ask questions and stay across shift updates in one feed.
Explore Communication → Explore RosterElf's Communication features →
Trusted by Australian businesses
From local cafes to national retail chains, thousands of businesses rely on RosterElf for rostering, HR and payroll.
HR software built for australian teams
Manage the full employee lifecycle in one place
HR Hub digitises hiring with fast onboarding, simplifies leave management, and stores digital contracts and policies securely online. Get started with our free HR templates.
Track certificates and permits to support your compliance efforts, and use Workwise AI for instant answers on Fair Work and employment law.
Monitor everything with real-time workforce analytics — from labour costs and attendance patterns to leave balances and compliance status.
Benefits of rostering software
Save Up To 8 hours a week
Save time with updated staff availability, simple roster building, communication updates instantly, approving time-sheets and entering payroll data.
Save 4% on labour
Set financial business targets, view labour costs in real-time and approve staff hours by reducing time theft through a digital clock in and out.
Employee accountability
Using the staff roster app, employees keep their availability up to date and are always aware of rostered shifts through clear staff communication.
Reduce time theft
Stick to your business budget and save money by reducing time theft. Know which staff are actually working using our digital clock in/out feature.
Roster By skillset
RosterElf's unique 'Perfect Match' algorithm will ensure that the most qualified and available employees are rostered for each shift and shift swaps.
Award interpretation
With payroll software integration and automatically calculated award interpretation, stay on top of Fair Work requirements no matter how the roster changes.
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Reviews from our customers
Read what our clients have to say about us
Andrew Nathan
November 13, 2025
"We are extremely happy with Roster Elf, it's a great improvement on the previous system we were using. Sean and all the staff have been fantastic, really know their stuff and make using RosterElf a pleasure."
Monica Van De Laak
October 16, 2025
"Sean was an amazing help, very patient and thorough."
Mary C.
October 13, 2025
"I can see my roster, enter availability, put leave in advance and clock on and off easily."
Partap Singh Thind
December 05, 2025
"Really detailed and helpful. First time user of a rostering software and I was provided with clear and easy to follow instructions with the promise of being available for any further questions or help that I might need in the future. Would definitely recommend"
Sarah Johnson
September 28, 2025
"Very easy to use and navigate. The support team is always quick to respond and helpful with any queries."
David L.
August 15, 2025
"Great tool for managing staff rosters and timesheets. Has made our scheduling much more efficient."
James Mitchell
November 28, 2025
"Excellent rostering software! The drag and drop feature makes creating weekly schedules a breeze. Our team loves the mobile app for checking their shifts."
Emma Richardson
October 22, 2025
"RosterElf has transformed how we manage our hospitality staff. The award interpretation feature alone saves us hours every pay period."
Michael Chen
September 15, 2025
"Finally found a rostering solution that understands Australian workplace requirements. The Fair Work compliance features give us peace of mind."
Rachel K.
August 30, 2025
"The integration with Xero is smooth. Timesheets flow directly into payroll without any manual data entry. Highly recommend for any small business."
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Rostering & HR software FAQs
- Most businesses are up and running within a day. Import your employees via CSV, configure your roster templates, and you're ready to publish your first schedule. Our team provides free onboarding assistance.
- No installation required. RosterElf is 100% cloud-based and works in any modern web browser. Employees download the free mobile app from the App Store or Google Play to view rosters and clock in.
- Yes, all plans include a free 15-day trial with full access to every feature. No credit card required. Start your free trial and see how RosterElf works for your business.
- After your trial, simply choose a plan that suits your team size. Your data, rosters, and settings are preserved. If you need more time to evaluate, contact our support team for an extension.
We love our customers
At RosterElf, customer support isn't an add-on — it's part of who we are. Book a demo or chat with our team today — and experience the kind of support that makes RosterElf the most-loved workforce management platform in Australia.
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