Mining rostering software for Australian operations
Mining runs around the clock on FIFO swings and continuous shifts, with strict award and fatigue obligations. RosterElf unites rostering, time tracking, payroll and HR so supervisors can manage crews instead of spreadsheets.
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Roster FIFO swings and continuous shifts
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Apply Mining Award (MA000011) rates automatically
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Track fatigue, tickets and site inductions
Built for mining realities
Mining rostering isn't just filling shifts — it's coordinating FIFO swings and continuous coverage while managing fatigue, tickets and award compliance across remote sites.
FIFO swings and drive-in drive-out rosters
Continuous 24/7 shift coverage
Fatigue management across long shifts
Mining Award (MA000011) and EBA compliance
Tickets, competencies and site inductions
Remote and multi-site coordination
Rostering that matches FIFO and shift cycles
Whether you run drive-in drive-out crews, long FIFO swings or continuous 24/7 operations, RosterElf adapts to the way your site actually works.
- Drag-and-drop scheduling with live labour costs
- Reusable templates for FIFO swings and continuous rosters
- Skill-, ticket- and competency-based rostering
- Multi-site management from one dashboard
Related trade and industry sectors
RosterElf also supports related industries with similar shift-work, multi-site and certification tracking needs.
Mining Award compliance, made simpler
The Mining Industry Award (MA000011) has shift loadings, weekend and public-holiday penalties, overtime and the underground allowance. RosterElf helps reduce compliance risk by applying them automatically.
Mining Award penalty rates (MA000011)
Full-time and part-time, non-continuous shiftworkers (casual loading +25%)
| Period | Rate | Notes |
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| Monday to Friday (day) | 100% | Ordinary base rate |
| Afternoon / night shift | +15% | Loading on ordinary rate |
| Permanent night shift | +30% | Fixed ongoing night roster |
| Saturday (first 3 hours) | 150% | Then 200% after |
| Sunday | 200% | Ordinary hours |
| Public holiday | 250% | All hours |
| Overtime | 150% / 200% | First 3 hours, then 200% |
Rates based on the Mining Industry Award 2020 (MA000011), FY2026/27. Always verify with the Fair Work pay guide.
Payroll-ready workforce data
RosterElf connects mining rostering and time tracking to payroll, so award-interpreted hours flow cleanly to Xero or MYOB with penalties and loadings already applied.
Calculate your mining rostering savings
See how much time and money RosterElf could save your operation each week.
Your current rostering
Based on 70% time reduction with automated rostering
Your potential savings
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More than mining rostering software
RosterElf brings together everything supervisors need to run efficient, compliant, shift-based operations.
HR & inductions
Digital onboarding, document storage, and ticket and competency tracking for crews.
Team communication
Instant roster notifications, shift swap requests and site updates via the mobile app.
Workforce analytics
Labour cost tracking by site and crew, attendance patterns and job costing reports.
Why mining operations choose RosterElf
Rosters built for FIFO and shift cycles
Build 2/1, 8/6 and even-time swings, continuous night rosters and back-to-back cycles, then reuse them as templates across crews and sites.
Live wage costs and award interpretation
See labour cost as you roster, and let award interpretation apply Mining Award shift loadings, weekend penalties and overtime automatically.
Fatigue-aware scheduling
Flag short breaks between shifts and excessive consecutive days so you can manage fatigue risk before you publish the roster.
Time and attendance for remote sites
Capture exact start and finish times with a kiosk time clock and live attendance, ready for payroll and job costing.
Fast crew communication
Notify crews the moment rosters publish or change, and handle shift swaps and availability from the mobile app.
Ticket and competency tracking
Track site inductions, high-risk work licences and trade tickets, with reminders before they expire.
Trusted by shift-based operations
Hear from Australian businesses that simplified workforce management 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."
Compliance resources
Official resources for mining employers in Australia.
Common roles in mining
Download free job description templates for your mining team
Explore similar industries
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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
Mining rostering FAQ
- The best mining rostering software combines FIFO and continuous-shift scheduling, fatigue visibility, award compliance and payroll integration. RosterElf is built for Australian shift-based operations, with drag-and-drop rostering software, live wage costs, and built-in award interpretation for the Mining Industry Award (MA000011).
- Yes. Build 2/1, 8/6, even-time and back-to-back swings as reusable templates, roster continuous 24/7 coverage across crews, and republish changes in one click. See FIFO roster patterns explained and our step-by-step guide to rostering mining staff.
- RosterElf flags short rest breaks between shifts and long runs of consecutive days so you can spot fatigue risk before publishing. Read more on managing fatigue in mining and FIFO rosters.
- Yes, manage multiple sites and crews from one dashboard with drag-and-drop rostering software, and notify each crew through the mobile app.