Australia's diverse workforce landscape demands robust workforce management solutions that address unique challenges like award wage compliance, remote team coordination, and shifting labor regulations. Here are the leading WFM platforms available to Australian businesses:
Headquarters: Sydney
Specialty: Award interpretation & compliance
Key Features:
Automated payroll integration (Xero, MYOB)
AI-driven rostering for shift workers
Geolocation time tracking
Industry-specific templates (healthcare, retail)
Ideal For: Medium to large businesses with complex awards
HQ: Brisbane
Specialty: End-to-end workforce management
Standout Features:
Visa/right-to-work monitoring
Skills and qualification tracking
Native mobile app for remote teams
Notable Client: Grill'd, Bunnings Warehouse
HQ: Brisbane
Specialty: Award interpretation
Compliance Tools:
Real-time penalty rate calculations
Break compliance monitoring
Fair Work audit reporting
Success Story: Reduced payroll errors by 92% for Zambrero
Australian Presence: Melbourne office
Best For: Retail & hospitality
Local Features:
Fair Work overtime automation
POS integration (Kounta, Square)
COVID-19 contact tracing tools
HQ: Sydney
Unique Offering:
Bundled with HR and benefits platform
Employee wellbeing tracking
Superannuation compliance
Melbourne-Based
Specializes In:
Hospitality workforce management
Dynamic labour cost control
Integrated tips management
Local Compliance:
Full Modern Awards coverage
State-based leave calculations
Single Touch Payroll ready
Key Advantage:
Deep integration with MYOB accounting
Industry-specific templates
Job costing features
Australian Clients:
Major banks and miners
Multi-site workforce coordination
Fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) scheduling
For Healthcare:
Nurse-to-patient ratio compliance
Clinical credential tracking
Used by NSW Health
Unique Feature:
Award interpretation engine
Portable long service leave tracking
Regional area loadings
Hospitality Focus:
Pub and club rostering
RSA certification checks
Gaming compliance
Award Wage Compliance
Look for pre-loaded Modern Awards
Automatic penalty rate calculation
Break interval monitoring
STP Integration
Single Touch Payroll compliance
Superannuation tracking
PAYG withholding automation
Remote Workforce Tools
GPS time tracking for field teams
Digital right-to-work verification
Mobile app accessibility
Bushfire/Flood Response
Emergency shift management
Disaster payroll provisions
Employee location check-ins
Test Award Interpretation with sample payroll scenarios before full rollout
Verify Time Zone Support for national businesses
Check Data Sovereignty - Ensure Australian server hosting for sensitive data
Prioritize Mobile Access - 43% of Australian shift workers use smartphones for work
Entry-Level: $4-$8 per user/month (basic scheduling)
Mid-Market: $10-$20 per user/month (compliance features)
Enterprise: Custom pricing (full-suite solutions)
Free Trials Available: Most vendors offer 14-30 day trials, with Deputy and Humanforce providing particularly robust AU-focused demo environments.
Voice-Activated Rostering (Alexa/Google Assistant integration)
Predictive Staffing for extreme weather events
Blockchain Verification of qualifications and visas
Wellbeing Analytics tracking fatigue patterns
For businesses operating under multiple awards or with complex compliance needs, solutions like Humanforce or Tanda often provide the most complete localised functionality. International platforms like UKG are ideal for multinational corporations with Australian operations.