Education rostering software for Australian schools
Roster staff smarter, control wage costs and stay compliant — without the complexity of enterprise systems or manual spreadsheets.
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Education rostering with live labour budgets
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Australian award compliance built in
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Integrates with Xero and MYOB
Designed for the realities of education work
Education rostering isn't the same as office scheduling. Schools deal with term schedules, ratio requirements, casual relief coordination and strict award compliance — often all at once.
Staff-to-student ratio compliance
Casual relief teacher coordination
Term schedules and school holidays
WWCC and registration tracking
Multi-campus staff allocation
Education award complexity
Education rostering that adapts to your timetable
Creating rosters in schools means balancing class coverage, supervision duties, costs and compliance — often based on term schedules. RosterElf helps managers make informed rostering decisions upfront, not react after payroll.
- Build rosters that match term timetables and events
- Assign staff based on qualifications and availability
- Coordinate casual relief teachers quickly
- Identify compliance risks before shifts are published
Also built for childcare and early learning
Whether you operate a single school or multiple campuses, RosterElf scales with your education organisation.
Time and attendance across all campuses
In schools, accurate time tracking across classrooms, supervision duties and admin roles is critical. RosterElf gives managers confidence that what was rostered matches what was worked.
- Clock in and out using mobile devices or shared tablets
- GPS verification for multi-campus staff
- Track supervision duties and extracurricular hours
- Convert worked hours into payroll-ready timesheets
Education award compliance, made simpler
Australian education awards are complex. Penalty rates, overtime rules and break requirements vary depending on day, time, employee type and shift length. RosterElf helps reduce compliance risk by flagging potential issues early.
Educational Services (Teachers) Award penalty rates
Full-time and part-time employees
| Period | Rate | Notes |
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| Monday to Friday | 100% | Base rate |
| Saturday | 150% | First 2 hours |
| Saturday (after 2 hours) | 200% | After first 2 hours |
| Sunday | 200% | All hours |
| Public holiday | 250% | All hours |
| Overtime (first 2 hours) | 150% | Mon-Fri |
Rates based on Educational Services (Teachers) Award (MA000077). Always verify with Fair Work.
Payroll-ready workforce data
RosterElf integrates education 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 busy periods
reduction in time spent on rostering
Australian schools using RosterElf report significant time savings on roster creation, allowing administrators to focus on education instead of admin.
Calculate your education rostering savings
See how much time and money your school could save with RosterElf education rostering software.
Your current rostering
Based on 70% time reduction with automated rostering
Your potential savings
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More than education rostering
RosterElf combines rostering with communication, HR, and time tracking — everything education teams need in one platform.
Team communication
Notify staff of roster changes instantly. Manage shift swaps with approval workflows. Reduce no-shows with push notifications.
Learn moreHR & compliance
Track WWCC, teacher registrations and first aid certifications. Onboard new staff digitally. Store employee documents securely.
Learn moreTime & attendance
Mobile and tablet clock-ins with photo verification. Track hours across all campuses. Payroll-ready timesheets automatically.
Learn moreWhy schools choose RosterElf
RosterElf is designed specifically for Australian workplaces, with a strong focus on Fair Work compliance, Modern Awards and local payroll integrations.
Save hours on rostering
Reduce time spent building and fixing rosters every week
Control labour costs
See live wage costs as you roster — no more guesswork
Australian award compliance
Education Award rates and penalties built in
All employment types
Works for casual, part-time and full-time staff
Easy to adopt
Intuitive for managers and staff — minimal training needed
Single or multi-campus
Scales from one school to multiple campuses
Trusted by schools across Australia
Hear from schools that simplified their rostering 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."
Education compliance resources
Official resources for education rostering and compliance 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
Education rostering software FAQ
- The best education rostering software for Australian schools combines easy roster creation, live labour cost tracking, award compliance, and payroll integration. RosterElf is designed specifically for Australian education providers, with built-in support for the Educational Services Award, WWCC tracking, and integrations with Xero and MYOB.
- RosterElf lets you roster by campus and department including classrooms, administration, library, and support services. The education rostering software shows coverage at a glance and helps balance staff across locations.
- Yes, create roster templates aligned to term schedules, exam periods, and school events. Adjust staffing for professional development days, school camps, and parent-teacher nights with live labour budgets.
- RosterElf handles casual relief teacher coordination with availability management. When permanent staff are absent, quickly identify qualified CRTs and fill gaps while tracking WWCC and registration status.