Rostering and payroll software, with HR, built for shift work
One app for rosters, timesheets, payroll and HR, with support from an Australian team.
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Build the roster in minutes
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Staff clock in on their phone
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Award compliance built in, hours sent to Xero or MYOB
Trusted by 30,000+ workplaces
From local cafés to national retail chains, Australian businesses roster, pay and manage their teams with RosterElf.
Rostering and payroll software for shift-based teams
Everything you need to roster and pay shift-based teams.
Start with what costs you the most time. It all works together in one app.
Reviews from our customers
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."
Simple pricing that scales with your team
No lock-in contracts. Three clear plans. Cancel anytime.
Core
Rostering and time & attendance
Payroll-ready timesheets & awards
per user per month
every active employee, logged in or not
+ GST, billed annually
Start free trialFull Suite
Rostering, payroll & HR in one
Payroll & HR tools in one system
per user per month
every active employee, logged in or not
+ GST, billed annually
Start free trialHR
HR tools only
Onboarding, documents & policies
per user per month
every active employee, logged in or not
+ GST, billed annually
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Roster management software that cuts the admin
Roster planning software: build next week's roster in minutes, not hours.
Start from availability and your usual week, see the cost of every shift as you build, and publish when it's right. Staff get it on their phone straight away.
- Auto-scheduling from staff availability
- Roster templates and recurring shift patterns for your usual week
- Shift swaps and open shifts that go through you
- Labour cost against budget as you roster
Clock-ins that turn into timesheets
Staff clock in on a tablet at the door or on their phone on site, with a photo or location check if you want one. Hours land against the roster, ready to approve.
- Tablet time clock at the door
- Phone clock-in on site, with a location check
- An optional photo at clock-in
- Hours against the roster, ready to approve
Award rates applied, payroll in one click
RosterElf applies the award to every shift, including overtime, weekend (Saturday and Sunday) penalty rates and public holiday pay, so approved hours arrive in payroll already split into pay items. Send them to Xero in one click, or export one file for MYOB.
- Award rates applied to every shift
- Approved hours split into your pay items
- One click to Xero Payroll
- One ready-to-import file for MYOB
HR, leave and team chat in the same app
Onboard new starters, send contracts to sign, track certificates and approve leave against the roster, all in the app your team already uses for their shifts.
- Onboarding and contracts to sign
- Certificates such as RSA tracked before they expire
- Leave approved against the roster
- Team chat in the same app, not SMS or WhatsApp groups
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See how Australian businesses thrive with RosterElf
From childcare centres to hospitality venues, discover how teams save time and simplify operations.
Toowoomba Catholic
5 min rosters for 86 staff
Bush Kids Childcare
Up to 95% faster payroll
Pressed Earth
Half the software cost
Real support from people who understand your business
At RosterElf, support isn't a ticket system — it's part of the product.
More about our support
Our Australian-based team helps you set up correctly, understand award rules, and stay compliant as your business changes. No scripts. No offshore handoffs. Just real help when you need it.
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Guided setup and onboarding
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Award and payroll questions answered
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Ongoing help as your team grows
Built for shift-based industries across Australia
RosterElf is trusted by thousands of Australian businesses where compliance, payroll accuracy and staff coordination matter.
Hospitality
Rosters, award compliance and payroll for fast-moving hospitality teams.
Retail
Flexible rosters and labour control for multi-location retail teams.
Healthcare
Workforce compliance, time tracking and payroll for care-based teams.
Childcare
Award-aware rostering and staff compliance for early learning centres.
Clubs & pubs
Simplified rostering and payroll for licensed venues and clubs.
Services & trades
Mobile time tracking and payroll for on-the-go teams.
Latest insights
Tips and guides for Australian businesses
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Rostering, payroll and HR software FAQs
- 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.
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- Yes, all plans include a free 15-day trial with full access to every feature. No credit card required. Start your free trial today and see how RosterElf works for your business.
- After your trial, simply choose a plan that suits your team size. Nothing is charged when the trial ends, and there is nothing to cancel — it simply expires after 15 days. If you need more time to evaluate, contact our support team for an extension.