Healthcare rostering software for Australian providers
Schedule and roster healthcare staff smarter, track qualifications and support your compliance efforts — without the complexity of enterprise systems or manual spreadsheets.
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Healthcare staff scheduling 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 healthcare work
Healthcare staff scheduling isn't the same as office scheduling. Medical centres, clinics and care facilities deal with staffing ratios, qualification requirements, multiple awards and around-the-clock coverage — often all at once.
Staff-to-patient ratio compliance
AHPRA registration tracking
24/7 shift coverage requirements
Multiple healthcare awards
On-call and sleep-over arrangements
Mixed permanent and casual workforce
Healthcare staff scheduling that adapts to patient demand
Scheduling healthcare staff means balancing qualifications, availability, costs and compliance — often based on patient numbers and care requirements. RosterElf helps managers make informed workforce scheduling decisions upfront, not react after payroll.
- Build rosters that match patient demand and staffing ratios
- Assign staff based on qualifications, skills and availability
- Reduce overstaffing and understaffing
- Identify compliance risks before shifts are published
Built for all healthcare environments
Whether you operate a single clinic or multiple facilities, RosterElf's healthcare workforce scheduling scales with your operation.
Also supporting:
Medical centre staff scheduling software
Medical centres need to coordinate GPs, nurses, receptionists and practice managers across varying consultation schedules. RosterElf helps medical practices schedule staff efficiently while tracking qualifications and managing award compliance.
- Align staff with GP consultation schedules
- Track AHPRA registrations and CPR
- Manage shift scheduling across multi-site medical groups
- Health Professionals Award compliance
GP • Practice nurse • Receptionist • Practice manager
Chiropractic practice rostering software
Chiropractic practices need appointment-aligned rostering for chiropractors, massage therapists and reception staff. RosterElf helps practices schedule around patient bookings while maintaining AHPRA compliance.
- Appointment-based rostering
- Track chiropractor registrations
- Manage leave and coverage
- Health Professionals Award rates
Chiropractor • Massage therapist • Receptionist
Pathology clinic rostering software
Pathology clinics coordinate collectors, scientists and admin staff across collection centres and laboratories. RosterElf helps manage rostering across multiple sites while tracking qualifications and certifications.
- Multi-site collection centre rostering
- Track phlebotomist qualifications
- Coordinate lab and collection staff
- Health Professionals Award compliance
Phlebotomist • Lab scientist • Collection admin
Autism clinic rostering software
Autism clinics and allied health providers match therapists to client sessions based on qualifications and specialisations. RosterElf helps manage NDIS compliance while coordinating speech pathologists, OTs, psychologists and support workers.
- Match therapists to client sessions
- Track AHPRA and specialist qualifications
- NDIS compliance and reporting
- SCHADS Award interpretation
Speech pathologist • OT • Psychologist • Support worker
Time and attendance across all care settings
In healthcare, accurate time tracking across multiple locations is critical for staff scheduling. RosterElf gives managers confidence that what was scheduled matches what was worked.
- Clock in and out using mobile devices or shared tablets
- Photo verification and GPS tracking for community visits
- Track overnight and on-call shifts accurately
- Convert worked hours into payroll-ready timesheets
Healthcare award compliance, made simpler
Australian healthcare awards are complex. The Nurses Award, Health Professionals Award and SCHADS all have different penalty rates, overtime rules and allowances. RosterElf helps reduce compliance risk by flagging potential issues early.
Nurses Award penalty rates
Full-time and part-time employees (casual loading +25%)
| Period | Rate | Notes |
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| Monday to Friday | 100% | Base rate |
| Saturday | 150% | All hours |
| Sunday | 175% | All hours |
| Public holiday | 250% | All hours |
| Afternoon shift | 112.5% | After 6pm |
| Night shift | 115% | After 10pm |
Rates based on Nurses Award (MA000034). Always verify with Fair Work.
Payroll-ready workforce data
RosterElf integrates healthcare 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 NDIS compliance
- Faster pay runs, even during busy periods
reduction in time spent on rostering
Australian healthcare providers using RosterElf report significant time savings on roster creation, allowing managers to focus on patient care instead of admin.
Calculate your healthcare scheduling savings
See how much time and money your healthcare organisation could save with RosterElf healthcare staff scheduling software.
Your current rostering
Based on 70% time reduction with automated rostering
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More than healthcare staff scheduling
RosterElf combines staff scheduling with communication, HR, and time tracking — everything healthcare 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 AHPRA registrations, CPR and mandatory training. Onboard new healthcare staff digitally. Store employee documents securely.
Learn moreTime & attendance
Mobile and tablet clock-ins with photo verification. Track hours across all care settings. Payroll-ready timesheets automatically.
Learn moreWhy healthcare providers choose RosterElf for staff scheduling
RosterElf is designed specifically for Australian healthcare 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
Nurses Award, Health Professionals and SCHADS 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-site
Scales from one clinic to multiple facilities
Trusted by healthcare providers across Australia
Hear from healthcare organisations that simplified their staff scheduling 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."
Healthcare compliance resources
Official resources for healthcare staff scheduling 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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Healthcare staff scheduling software FAQ
- The best healthcare staff scheduling software for Australian businesses combines easy roster creation, live labour cost tracking, award compliance, and payroll integration. RosterElf is designed specifically for Australian healthcare providers, with built-in support for the Nurses Award, Health Professionals Award, and SCHADS, plus integrations with Xero and MYOB.
- RosterElf lets you schedule staff by location and role including medical centres, clinics, aged care facilities and community services. The healthcare scheduling software shows coverage at a glance and helps balance workforce scheduling across settings.
- Yes, set minimum staff requirements per shift and receive warnings when ratios are not met. RosterElf helps you schedule shifts that meet patient care standards and regulatory requirements.
- RosterElf handles on-call arrangements, sleep-over shifts, and overnight shift scheduling crossing midnight seamlessly. All penalty rates and allowances are calculated automatically under the relevant healthcare awards.