Agriculture rostering software for Australian businesses
Australian farms face seasonal peaks, weather-dependent scheduling, and complex award compliance. RosterElf unites rostering, time tracking, payroll, and HR so managers can focus on operations instead of admin.
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Assign operators, pickers, and seasonal staff
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Track machinery licences and certifications
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Integrate with Xero and MYOB
Built for farm realities
Farm rostering isn't just about filling shifts — it's about matching the right people to the right tasks during unpredictable seasons, while maintaining safety and compliance.
Seasonal peaks during harvest and planting
Weather-dependent scheduling changes
Managing casual and seasonal workers
Pastoral Award and Horticulture Award compliance
Multiple farm sites and operations
Machinery licences and safety certifications
Farm rostering that matches seasonal demand
RosterElf makes it easy to build rosters that align with harvest schedules, crop cycles, and weather conditions. Whether you're managing a single farm or multiple operations, the platform adapts to your needs.
- Drag-and-drop scheduling with live labour costs
- Templates for harvest, planting, and off-season
- Skills-based rostering for machinery operators
- Multi-site management from one dashboard
Related trade and industry sectors
RosterElf also supports related industries with similar seasonal and skills-based rostering needs.
Time and attendance across farm locations
Accurate time tracking is essential for farm payroll compliance. RosterElf gives managers confidence that what was rostered matches what was worked, across every site.
- GPS clock-in from any farm location
- Photo verification for accurate attendance
- Track hours by paddock, shed, or operation
- Payroll-ready timesheets with penalties applied
Farm award compliance, made simpler
The Pastoral Award and Horticulture Award have complex penalty rates, overtime rules, and allowances. RosterElf helps reduce compliance risk by flagging potential issues early.
Pastoral Award penalty rates
Full-time and part-time employees (casual loading +25%)
| Period | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 100% | Base rate |
| Saturday | 150% | All hours |
| Sunday | 200% | All hours |
| Public holiday | 250% | All hours |
| Overtime (first 2 hours) | 150% | After ordinary hours |
| Overtime (after 2 hours) | 200% | After ordinary hours |
Rates based on Pastoral Award (MA000035). Always verify with Fair Work.
Payroll-ready workforce data
RosterElf integrates farm rostering and time tracking with payroll workflows, so approved hours flow through cleanly and consistently to Xero or MYOB.
- Fewer payroll errors from manual data entry
- Less time spent reconciling timesheets
- Clear records for audits and compliance checks
- Faster pay runs, even during harvest season
reduction in time spent on rostering
Australian agriculture businesses using RosterElf report significant time savings on roster creation, allowing managers to focus on operations instead of admin.
Calculate your farm rostering savings
See how much time and money RosterElf could save your agriculture business each week.
Your current rostering
Based on 70% time reduction with automated rostering
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More than farm rostering software
RosterElf brings together everything farm managers need to run efficient, compliant operations.
HR & onboarding
Digital onboarding, document storage, and certification tracking for farm teams.
Team communication
Instant roster notifications, shift swap requests, and team announcements via mobile app.
Workforce analytics
Labour cost tracking, attendance patterns, and compliance reporting across all farm sites.
Why agriculture businesses choose RosterElf
Farm rostering that adapts
Build rosters that match crop cycles and seasonal demand. Assign staff based on skills, certifications, and availability.
Time tracking across locations
Clock in and out using mobile devices with GPS. Track hours across paddocks, sheds, and farm sites accurately.
Award compliance made simpler
Reduce compliance risk by flagging potential issues early. Structure workforce data for accurate payroll processing.
Control wage costs
See live labour costs as you build rosters. Reduce overstaffing and understaffing before shifts are published.
Fast team communication
Notify staff when rosters are published or updated. Manage shift swaps with approval workflows.
Certification tracking
Track machinery licences, chemical handling, and safety documents. Receive reminders before certifications expire.
Trusted by agriculture businesses
Hear from farms that simplified their workforce management with RosterElf
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."
Compliance resources
Official resources for agriculture employers in Australia.
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Real support from people who understand your business
At RosterElf, support isn't a ticket system — it's part of the product. 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
5.0 average rating Rated 5.0 by Australian businesses
Agriculture rostering FAQ
- The best farm rostering software for Australian businesses combines easy roster creation, live labour cost tracking, award compliance, and payroll integration. RosterElf is designed specifically for Australian agriculture, with built-in support for the Pastoral Award, seasonal workforce management, and integrations with Xero and MYOB.
- Yes, RosterElf's rostering software assigns machinery operators, pickers, and seasonal workers to appropriate shifts. Managers use drag-and-drop scheduling and templates aligned with crop cycles, making it easy to scale up during harvest.
- Use roster templates for different seasons and crop stages. You can quickly duplicate and adjust rosters based on weather forecasts and harvest readiness.
- Yes, you can manage rosters for different operations like cropping, livestock, and packing sheds in one system. Tag staff by skills and assign them to appropriate tasks across your farm enterprise.