Hair & beauty rostering software for Australian businesses
Roster staff smarter, control wage costs and stay compliant — without the complexity of enterprise systems or manual spreadsheets.
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Salon and barbershop 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 salon work
Hair and beauty rostering isn't the same as office scheduling. Salons and barbershops deal with walk-ins, appointment peaks, weekend rushes and strict award compliance — often all at once.
Balancing walk-ins and appointments
Weekend and late-night peaks
Apprentice supervision requirements
Hair and Beauty Award compliance
Chair and station coverage
Hygiene and qualification tracking
Hair salon rostering software
Salons manage stylists, colourists, apprentices and reception staff around bookings, walk-ins and late-night trade. RosterElf helps salon owners align staff to demand while controlling wage costs.
- Build rosters that match appointment density and walk-in patterns
- Assign stylists based on skills (colour, cut, styling) and availability
- Schedule apprentices alongside supervising stylists
- Track hygiene certificates and qualification expiries
Barbershop rostering software
Barbershops juggle walk-ins and appointments across late nights and weekends, often with rotating casuals and apprentices. RosterElf helps barber shop owners align staffing to bookings and control wage spend.
- Roster barbers around walk-in patterns and appointment peaks
- Match skills to services (fades, beard trims, shaves)
- Track apprentice progression and competency assessments
- Control labour costs during quiet periods
Time and attendance for salons and barbershops
Accurate time tracking is critical when managing casual staff and extended trading hours. RosterElf gives owners confidence that what was rostered matches what was worked.
- Clock in and out using mobile devices or shared tablets
- Photo verification and GPS tracking for multi-location teams
- Track late-night and weekend hours accurately
- Convert worked hours into payroll-ready timesheets
Hair and Beauty Award compliance, made simpler
The Hair and Beauty Industry Award has specific penalty rates for weekends, late nights and public holidays. RosterElf helps reduce compliance risk by flagging potential issues early.
Hair and Beauty Industry Award penalty rates
Full-time and part-time employees (casual loading +25%)
| Period | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 100% | Base rate |
| Saturday | 125% | All hours |
| Sunday | 200% | All hours |
| Public holiday | 250% | All hours |
| Evening (after 7pm) | 125% | Mon-Fri |
| Early morning (before 7am) | 125% | Mon-Fri |
Rates based on Hair and Beauty Industry Award (MA000005). Always verify with Fair Work.
Payroll-ready workforce data
RosterElf integrates salon and barbershop rostering 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 salons and barbershops using RosterElf report significant time savings on roster creation, allowing owners to focus on clients instead of admin.
Calculate your salon rostering savings
See how much time and money your salon or barbershop could save with RosterElf rostering software.
Your current rostering
Based on 70% time reduction with automated rostering
Your potential savings
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More than salon rostering
RosterElf combines rostering with communication, HR, and time tracking — everything salon and barbershop 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 hygiene certificates, apprentice qualifications and first aid. Onboard new staff digitally. Store employee documents securely.
Learn moreTime & attendance
Mobile and tablet clock-ins with photo verification. Track hours across all locations. Payroll-ready timesheets automatically.
Learn moreWhy salons and barbershops 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
Hair and Beauty Award rates and penalties built in
All employment types
Works for casual, part-time and full-time staff
Easy to adopt
Intuitive for owners and staff — minimal training needed
Single or multi-location
Scales from one salon to multiple locations
Trusted by salons and barbershops across Australia
Hear from hair and beauty businesses 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."
Hair and beauty compliance resources
Official resources for hair and beauty 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
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Hair & beauty rostering software FAQ
- The best hair salon rostering software for Australian businesses combines easy roster creation, live labour cost tracking, award compliance, and payroll integration. RosterElf is designed specifically for Australian salons and barbershops, with built-in support for the Hair and Beauty Industry Award, plus integrations with Xero and MYOB.
- RosterElf helps you align stylists, colourists, and barbers to demand patterns. The rostering software shows live labour costs so you can balance coverage for busy periods while controlling costs during quiet times.
- Yes, create reusable roster templates for busy Fridays, Saturdays, and seasonal peaks. Duplicate successful rosters and adjust stylist numbers based on appointment book density and walk-in patterns.
- RosterElf's rostering software helps you schedule apprentices alongside senior stylists. Ensure adequate supervision for complex services while giving apprentices hands-on learning opportunities.