Steve Harris
Workforce Management and HR Strategy Expert
About Steve
Steve Harris has spent over a decade advising businesses in hospitality, retail, healthcare, and other fast-paced industries on how to hire, manage, and retain great staff.
At RosterElf, he focuses on sharing actionable advice for business owners and managers — covering everything from smarter interview techniques and compliance with Australian employment laws, to building positive workplace cultures that attract top talent.
He also works closely with RosterElf's product team to align content with the platform's mission: helping employers roster smarter, support your compliance efforts, and give employees a better workplace experience.
Blog articles
In-depth articles and insights from Steve Harris on workforce management and compliance.
Award rate guides
Comprehensive guides to Australian award rates, written by Steve Harris to help businesses support your compliance efforts.
12 guides available
Hospitality Award rates 2025/26
Complete guide to minimum wages, penalties, allowances, and casual conversion rules for hospitality businesses.
Restaurant Award rates 2025/26
Pay rates, penalty rates, and compliance requirements for restaurant industry employers.
Fast Food Award rates 2025/26
Minimum wages and penalty rates for fast food, takeaway, and quick service restaurant employees.
General Retail Award rates 2025/26
Comprehensive guide to retail industry pay rates, classifications, and penalty rate calculations.
Pharmacy Award rates 2025/26
Pay rates and compliance guide for community pharmacy employers and pharmacists.
Aged Care Award rates 2025/26
Complete guide to aged care industry pay rates, allowances, and compliance requirements.
Nurses Award rates 2025/26
Pay rates, penalty rates, and allowances for nurses and midwives under the Nurses Award.
SCHADS Award rates 2025/26
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award pay rates and compliance guide.
Children's Services Award rates 2025/26
Pay rates and compliance for childcare centres, kindergartens, and early learning services.
Health Professionals Award rates 2025/26
Pay rates for allied health professionals and support services staff.
Manufacturing Award rates 2025/26
Complete guide to manufacturing and associated industries pay rates and classifications.
Registered and Licensed Clubs Award rates 2025/26
Pay rates and compliance guide for RSL clubs, sports clubs, and licensed venues.
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- Steve Harris is a Workforce Management and HR Strategy Expert at RosterElf. He has spent over a decade advising businesses in hospitality, retail, healthcare, and other fast-paced industries on how to hire, manage, and retain great staff.
- Steve writes about workforce management, Australian employment law compliance, rostering best practices, staff retention strategies, workplace culture, interview techniques, and award rate guides. His content focuses on practical, actionable advice for business owners and managers.
- Steve focuses on sharing actionable advice for business owners and managers. He also works closely with RosterElf's product team to align content with the platform's mission of helping employers roster smarter, support compliance efforts, and improve employee experiences.
- Steve has extensive experience advising businesses in hospitality, retail, healthcare, and other fast-paced industries. This diverse background allows him to provide relevant insights across multiple sectors when it comes to hiring, managing, and retaining staff.