Built for local government and community services

Council staff rostering, payroll & HR software

Councils juggle parks, libraries, waste, events and admin teams—often with complex awards and multiple sites. RosterElf unites rostering, payroll, HR tools, time & attendance, and leave management in one platform. Managers align staffing to community needs, control labour costs, and give employees mobile access for availability, swaps and updates.

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Best-rated rostering software on Xero and Google.

Smarter workforce management for councils

Why councils choose RosterElf

RosterElf helps local government reduce admin, control wage costs and meet award compliance across diverse departments. Here’s why councils trust RosterElf:

Cover services, facilities and admin

Employee rostering for councils

Templates for parks, libraries and events

AI-assisted scheduling in minutes

With RosterElf rostering, managers drag-and-drop shifts, check live labour budgets, and use Perfect Match AI to fill roles based on skills, locations and availability. Templates simplify rosters for recurring services and seasonal programs.

Accurate hours across sites

Time and attendance for council staff

Mobile and kiosk clock-ins with GPS/photo

Payroll-ready timesheets without disputes

Time & attendance captures start, finish and breaks across depots, libraries, offices and events. Approved hours flow to payroll-ready timesheets, reducing errors and supporting audit compliance.

Award rules applied automatically

Payroll integration for councils

Connect to Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks

Fast, compliant pay runs

Approved timesheets sync to payroll with allowances, overtime and penalties applied automatically. Payroll integration ensures staff are paid correctly and on time across diverse council departments.

Approvals update instantly

Leave management for councils

Prevent service gaps

Track and approve leave digitally

Staff request leave in the app, managers approve with one tap. Leave management updates rosters instantly, flags conflicts and suggests replacements to maintain essential services.

Mobile tools for all staff

Mobile apps for council employees

Push notifications, swaps, availability

Engage staff across multiple services

The RosterElf app lets staff confirm shifts, swap or accept open shifts, and update availability. Managers reduce no-shows and keep teams aligned across libraries, parks, waste and community events.

Keep updates in one place

Team communication for councils

Secure, roster-linked chat

Professional updates without clutter

Employee communication ties messages to shifts and roles. Share policy updates, service changes or emergency notices with proof of delivery—avoiding messy group chats.

Track licences and compliance

HR compliance for council staff

Always audit ready

Certifications, inductions, checks

Certificates & Permits tracks mandatory inductions, WWCC, RSA, licences and first-aid with expiry reminders—ensuring only qualified staff are rostered across council services.

HR answers in seconds

Workwise AI for local government

Fair Work & award guidance

Confident, consistent decisions

Workwise AI provides instant answers on award rules, breaks, and entitlements. Managers resolve issues quickly and keep policies consistent across departments.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rostering and Payroll Software Questions? We have the answers.

Yes. Staff request swaps and accept open shifts with manager approval to keep coverage stable.