Free time & attendance templates
(Excel & printable)
Download free, editable time and attendance templates to track employee hours, attendance, and timesheets. Designed for small Australian businesses. No sign-up required.
Time tracking templates for every need
Choose the template that fits your time tracking requirements
Weekly Timesheet
Track employee hours Monday to Sunday with automatic weekly totals.
Fortnightly Timesheet
Two-week timesheet aligned with Australian fortnightly pay cycles.
Daily Time Clock Sheet
Record start time, finish time, and breaks for each day worked.
Employee Attendance Register
Track daily attendance status: present, absent, sick, or leave.
Shift Sign-In Sheet
Printable sign-in/sign-out sheet with space for signatures.
Staff Hours Tracker
Summary view of employee hours across a period for payroll prep.
Overtime Tracking Sheet
Track overtime hours separately from regular hours worked.
How to use these templates
Get started in four simple steps
Download the template
Choose Excel or Google Sheets format
Enter employee names and dates
Add your team members and the period
Record start / finish times
Fill in hours worked each day
Export or share for payroll prep
Send to payroll or keep for records
For automatic time tracking, live approvals, and payroll-ready exports
Use an online time & attendance system — no spreadsheets, no manual entry, no mistakes.
Who these templates are for
Designed for small businesses tracking employee hours manually
Cafes & restaurants
Track kitchen and front-of-house hours
Retail stores
Record staff hours during trading
Hospitality venues
Track hours for hotels, pubs, and events
Trades & services
Record technician and contractor time
Small businesses
Any team tracking hours manually
Community groups
Volunteer and NFP hour tracking
Templates vs online time & attendance
Choose the right approach for your business
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Templates
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Online Time & Attendance
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| Data entry | Manual entry | Automatic tracking |
| File management | One file per period | Live data |
| Team size | Good for small teams | Scales with growth |
| Payroll integration | Prep for payroll | Direct payroll exports |
| Best for | Simple tracking needs | Growing teams, automation |
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Explore time & attendance softwareTime & attendance templates FAQ
- Yes, all templates are completely free to download. No signup, email, or payment required. Download instantly and start using them in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Yes, all templates are provided as Excel files (.xlsx) which open directly in Microsoft Excel and can be uploaded to Google Sheets. Simply download and open in your preferred spreadsheet application.
- No, these templates track time and attendance only. They do not calculate wages, penalties, or entitlements. For automated pay calculations with award interpretation, consider time and attendance software.
- Yes, these templates are designed with Australian small businesses in mind. They use Australian date formats and are suitable for businesses of all sizes across any industry.
- These are downloadable spreadsheet templates you manage manually. RosterElf time and attendance software automatically tracks clock-ins via mobile or tablet, captures GPS location, and exports directly to payroll. Templates are great for simple needs; RosterElf is for teams that need automation.
- Absolutely. All templates are fully editable. Add your business name, adjust columns, change formatting, and modify fields to suit your specific time tracking needs.
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