Australia's rostering software for smarter scheduling
Save hours every week with AI-assisted rostering, live labour budgets, and Fair Work compliance checks—connected to Xero & MYOB.
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Save hours on scheduling
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Manage labour costs
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Simplify day-to-day operations
Online rostering software features for Australian businesses
Auto-scheduling
Fill every shift in seconds. Match roles, skills and availability to place optimal staff automatically.
Staff availability
Staff input recurring availability and time-off requests via app. See warnings for clashes before assignment.
Roster templates
Save ideal weekly patterns for each location or role. Apply with one click and fine-tune for exceptions.
Multi-site rostering
See the whole workforce in one view. Plan by site or manage all locations from a single calendar.
Break planning
Add paid or unpaid breaks to each shift. Visual prompts help space breaks and balance coverage.
Open shifts
Publish unassigned shifts to eligible team members. Staff get instant notification and can express interest.
Auto shift swaps
Employees trade shifts within preset guardrails. RosterElf checks eligibility and flags issues automatically.
Labour budgeting
Set daily or weekly targets and watch live totals update as shifts are added. Spot overspend early.
Mobile app
Build and adjust rosters from your phone. Publish with instant push notifications to your team.
Roster reporting
View hours and costs by location, role, and person. Track rostered vs worked hours to identify patterns.
Flexible views
Move from daily detail to monthly overview in the same drag-and-drop workspace. Plan ahead with ease.
Roster warnings
Colour-coded warnings flag overlaps, unavailable staff, and overtime risks instantly as you build.
Build the perfect roster, automatically
Fill every shift in seconds
Auto-scheduling matches roles, skills and availability to place the best people in every slot.
It flags conflicts before you publish, so you spend less time fixing mistakes. Tweak anything with drag-and-drop and republish in one click.
Get everyone's availability right, before you start
Set rules once, roster with confidence
Staff input recurring availability and time-off requests via the app. Managers see warnings for clashes and double-booking before making assignments.
No more back-and-forth messages or spreadsheets. Everyone stays on the same page.
Reuse your best rosters—on any week
Start from a winning pattern
Save ideal weekly patterns for each location or role and apply them with one click. Templates handle shift times, roles, and coverage requirements.
Fine-tune for exceptions without starting from scratch. Build rosters in minutes, not hours.
One schedule across every location
See the whole workforce in one view
Plan by site or manage all locations from a single calendar with role and team filters. Copy shifts across locations with ease.
Permissions ensure managers see only their assigned sites, while owners get the full picture.
Trusted by Australian businesses
From local cafes to national retail chains, thousands of businesses rely on RosterElf for rostering, HR and payroll.
See wage costs as you schedule
Stay on budget without spreadsheets
Set daily or weekly targets and watch live totals update as shifts are added. Compare planned hours and costs by role or location to spot overspend early.
Make informed decisions before you publish the roster, not after payroll is processed.
Rostering software that integrates with Xero & MYOB
Payroll-ready in minutes
Approve shifts once and RosterElf converts them to payroll-ready timesheets, sending them directly to Xero or MYOB.
Award-aware calculations apply automatically—penalties, overtime, and allowances are handled for you. Connect in minutes with one-click export.
Why Australian businesses choose RosterElf rostering software
Fair work ready
Built with Australian workplace laws in mind. Award interpretation and compliance checks are automatic.
Real-time cost visibility
See wage costs update live as you build rosters. No more surprises when payroll is processed.
Connected to Xero & MYOB
Timesheets flow directly into payroll without manual data entry. Connect in minutes.
Mobile-first experience
Managers and staff can view rosters, request changes, and clock in from any device.
Still comparing options? See how RosterElf stacks up in our rostering software comparison guide.
How does RosterElf compare for scheduling?
Compare rostering and scheduling software ratings from verified Xero users. See why Australian businesses rate RosterElf highest.
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Calculate your rostering savings
See how much time and money your Australian business could save with RosterElf.
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Benefits of rostering software for Australian businesses
Save up to 8 hours a week
Save time with updated staff availability, simple roster building, communication updates instantly, approving timesheets 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.
Rostering software that connects to your favourite tools
RosterElf integrates with Australia's most popular payroll, accounting, and HR systems.
Popular industries we serve
RosterElf is trusted by shift-based businesses across Australia
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What Australian businesses say about RosterElf
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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."
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Read articleRostering software Australia FAQ
- Creating rosters in RosterElf is intuitive—choose your view (daily, weekly, or monthly), select staff or positions, and drag shifts onto the roster grid. Our roster overview explains the interface, views, and basic operations to get you started quickly. Roster overview guide →
- Adding shifts is as simple as clicking a time slot, selecting the employee and position, and setting start/end times. You can also copy shifts, duplicate days, or use templates for recurring patterns. Learn all the ways to build rosters efficiently. Adding shifts to your roster →
- Once your roster is ready, publish it to make shifts visible to staff in their mobile app and via email/SMS notifications. You can also manage draft shifts, partial publishing, and roster changes after publishing. Learn the complete publishing workflow. Share rosters with employees →
- Most businesses are up and running within 30 minutes. You can import staff from a spreadsheet, set up locations and roles, and start building your first roster immediately. Our onboarding support team is available to help if needed.
- Yes, RosterElf offers a free trial so you can explore all features without obligation. No credit card is required to start. Check our pricing page for plan details and to begin your trial.