Play centre 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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Play centre 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 play centre work
Play centre rostering isn't the same as office scheduling. Venues deal with birthday party peaks, school holiday surges, multi-zone coverage and strict WWCC compliance — often all at once.
Birthday party peaks and surges
School holiday staffing demands
Multi-zone coverage requirements
WWCC compliance for all staff
High casual workforce turnover
Weekend and public holiday penalties
Play centre rostering that adapts to bookings
Creating rosters in play centres means balancing party bookings, zone coverage, costs and compliance — often based on weekend peaks. RosterElf helps managers make informed rostering decisions upfront, not react after payroll.
- Build rosters that match party bookings and session peaks
- Assign staff based on zone, skills and availability
- Cover party rooms, play floor and café efficiently
- Identify compliance risks before shifts are published
Also built for childcare and education
Whether you operate a single venue or multiple locations, RosterElf scales with your play centre business.
Time and attendance across all zones
In play centres, accurate time tracking across party rooms, play floor and café is critical. RosterElf gives managers confidence that what was rostered matches what was worked.
- Clock in and out using mobile devices or shared tablets
- Photo verification and GPS tracking to reduce time theft
- Track weekend and school holiday hours accurately
- Convert worked hours into payroll-ready timesheets
Play centre award compliance, made simpler
Australian 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.
Amusement, Events and Recreation 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 | 150% | All hours |
| Public holiday | 250% | All hours |
| Evening (after 7pm) | 115% | Mon-Fri |
| Overtime (first 2 hours) | 150% | Mon-Sat |
Rates based on Amusement, Events and Recreation Award (MA000080). Always verify with Fair Work.
Payroll-ready workforce data
RosterElf integrates play centre 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 play centres using RosterElf report significant time savings on roster creation, allowing managers to focus on customer experience instead of admin.
Calculate your play centre rostering savings
See how much time and money your play centre could save with RosterElf play centre rostering software.
Your current rostering
Based on 70% time reduction with automated rostering
Your potential savings
No credit card required
More than play centre rostering
RosterElf combines rostering with communication, HR, and time tracking — everything play centre 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, first aid and food safety certifications. Onboard new party hosts digitally. Store employee documents securely.
Learn moreTime & attendance
Mobile and tablet clock-ins with photo verification. Track hours across all zones. Payroll-ready timesheets automatically.
Learn moreWhy play centres 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
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-venue
Scales from one play centre to multiple locations
Trusted by play centres across Australia
Hear from play centres 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."
Play centre compliance resources
Official resources for play centre 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
Play centre rostering software FAQ
- The best play centre rostering software for Australian businesses combines easy roster creation, live labour cost tracking, award compliance, and payroll integration. RosterElf is designed specifically for Australian play centres, with built-in support for relevant awards, WWCC tracking, and integrations with Xero and MYOB.
- RosterElf lets you roster by zone including party rooms, play floor, café and reception. The play centre rostering software shows coverage at a glance and helps balance staff across areas based on booking levels.
- Yes, create rosters aligned to weekend party peaks and school holiday sessions. Adjust party host, floor and café coverage based on booking numbers while tracking labour costs to maintain margins during busy periods.
- RosterElf handles casual-heavy workforces with availability management. Staff submit their availability, managers build rosters around it, and casual loading applies automatically to pay calculations.