Construction rostering, payroll & HR software
Keep supervisors, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, riggers, crane operators, concreters, and labourers covered with smarter rostering and flexible scheduling. Align tasks to access windows, permits, and weather, reduce wage creep and fatigue risk, and maintain compliance across multi-site programs.
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Balance coverage, skills, and budgets
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Track HRW and first-aid certifications
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Integrate with Xero and MYOB
Trusted by Australian businesses
From local cafes to national retail chains, thousands of businesses rely on RosterElf for rostering, HR and payroll.
Everything you need to manage your construction workforce
Six powerful modules working together to simplify construction crew rostering, HR, payroll, time tracking, payroll, HR, communication, and analytics.
Construction rostering
Schedule crews across project sites
Roster tradespeople and labourers to the right sites. Manage project-based schedules and crew allocations.
- Multi-site scheduling
- Crew management
- Project-based rosters
- Trade skill matching
Time & attendance
Track hours on every job site
GPS clock-ins verify workers are at the right site. Photo proof captures attendance. Digital timesheets for job costing.
- Site-based clock-in
- GPS verification
- Photo proof
- Job cost tracking
Payroll integration
Building Award rates automated
Connect to Xero or MYOB. Automatic penalty rates, site allowances, and trade rates under the Building Award.
- Building Award interpretation
- Site allowances
- Trade rate calculations
- Xero/MYOB sync
HR for construction
Manage tickets and inductions
Track white cards, licences, and site inductions. Get alerts before tickets expire. Maintain compliance records.
- White card tracking
- Licence management
- Site induction records
- Expiry alerts
Site communication
Connect your crews
Share site updates and safety information. Instant notifications for roster changes. Coordinate across projects.
- Site announcements
- Safety alerts
- Roster notifications
- Crew messaging
Project analytics
Track labour costs by project
Monitor labour spend against project budgets. Track hours by site and trade. Generate job costing reports.
- Project cost tracking
- Site hour analysis
- Trade cost breakdown
- Budget vs actual
Employee rostering for construction
Balance coverage, skills, and budgets
Drag-and-drop scheduling with templates for concrete pours and crane days, and skills-based assignments.
Align tasks to access windows, permits, and weather conditions across multiple sites.
Time & attendance for construction
Clock-ins with photo or GPS
Mobile and kiosk clock-ins replace paper timesheets with photo or GPS verification.
Variance flags for long shifts help manage fatigue and reduce disputes.
Payroll integration for construction
Award interpretation automated
Automate award rules, overtime, and allowances with job cost centre mapping.
Export to Xero and MYOB for simplified payroll processing across projects.
Leave management for construction
Instant updates to rosters
Staff request leave in-app with coverage impact visibility.
Planners approve with instant roster updates to maintain site coverage.
Mobile apps for construction teams
Live roster updates and alerts
Crew view shifts, swap within rules, and receive push notifications.
Supervisors approve timesheets on-site and fill shifts quickly.
HR compliance for construction
HRW, first aid, white cards
Track HRW, first-aid, white cards, and other certifications with automated expiry reminders.
Digital onboarding with contracts, policies, and inductions for new hires.
Trusted by construction companies
Hear from construction businesses that simplified their workforce management with RosterElf. Built for Australian small businesses.
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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Common roles in construction
Download free job description templates for your construction team
Construction rostering FAQ
- RosterElf handles multiple construction sites with drag-and-drop rostering software. Assign crew members to different projects, track site-specific costs, and manage access windows and permits across your entire construction program.
- RosterElf lets you quickly adjust rosters with drag-and-drop functionality. Send instant notifications through the communication tools to keep crew members informed of weather delays, site changes, or early starts.
- Yes, create reusable roster templates for concrete pours, framing, fit-out phases, and site setup. Duplicate successful rosters and adjust crew size based on project timelines and critical path activities.
- RosterElf shows live labour budgets while building rosters. Track hours by job code and compare actual costs against project estimates using the analytics dashboard to protect margins.
- Yes, add subcontractors to rosters and track their availability alongside direct employees. Coordinate trades across sites and ensure specialist skills are scheduled when needed.
- The mobile app sends instant push notifications for published rosters, changes, and open shifts. Crew members can accept, decline, or swap within rules, and managers see confirmations in real time for weather delays and schedule changes.
- Use project schedules and access windows to template coverage by trade and role. Live scheduling, open shifts, and alerts let supervisors redeploy crews quickly when weather or deliveries shift the plan.
Compliance resources
Official resources for construction 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
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