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ClockOn is the leading payroll software solution that makes managing employee payments a breeze. Whether you’re a start-up or an established business, our rostering and attendance solutions are perfect for you.

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Payroll for Every business

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We’ve worked hard to make a system that is specifically tailored to the needs of your business. Keeping track of your business just got easier with the help of our workforce management software.

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Workforce Management Software for Cafes

Simplify rosters, automate pay rates, and keep your team running smoothly

Designed for hospitality compliance with MA000009 and industry EBA’s

Running a café means managing rotating shifts, weekend loadings, and last-minute changes - all while keeping payroll accurate. ClockOn brings your rostering, attendance, payroll, and HR together in one easy system, built to handle the complexity of the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020.

  • Apply the right weekend and public holiday rates automatically

  • Save time on scheduling and payroll approvals each week

  • Stay compliant and in control of labour costs across your venues

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Trusted by businesses great and small

Why Do Cafes Choose ClockOn?

Cafés deal with constant challenges around weekend shifts, public holiday penalties, and keeping staff paid correctly. ClockOn brings rosters, attendance, payroll, and HR into one connected platform - reducing errors, saving time, and keeping your business compliant with the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020.

  • Award-Ready Payroll Engine

    Automatically applies hospitality award rules, weekend loadings, and allowances for baristas, supervisors, and casual staff.

  • Smarter Rostering

    Schedule by role or location, view live wage costs, and adjust shifts in seconds.

  • Built-In Attendance Tracking

    Capture exact start and finish times with GPS clock-ins from the café floor or tablet kiosk.

  • HR Tools for Compliance

    Store employee records, onboarding forms, and certifications safely in one place.

+ much more! Book a demo to see how it will work for you

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Workforce management simplified.

Schedule

1. Schedule

Build smart rosters in minutes

Manage

4. Manage

Onboard and manage with our HR tools

How ClockOn Connects Your Entire Workforce Process

Track

2. Track

Capture time via app, portal or tablet

Pay

3. Pay

Run payroll with total accuracy

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How Does ClockOn Simplify Cafe Operations?

Running a café is fast-paced, with changing rosters, peak-hour rushes, and a mix of casual and part-time staff. ClockOn gives you complete visibility over your team and payroll, helping you stay organised, compliant, and in control (even on your busiest days!)

  • Everything in One Platform

    Manage rosters, payroll, timesheets, and HR from a single, connected system designed for hospitality.

  • Quick, Stress-Free Setup

    Our team sets up your award rules, pay rates, and leave structures so you’re ready to run payroll with confidence.

  • Real Support from Real People

    Get help from Australian specialists who understand the daily pressures of managing casual and part-time café staff.

  • Automated Accuracy

    ClockOn calculates weekend penalties, higher duties, and split shifts automatically, protecting your business from compliance risks.

Book a demo to see how ClockOn keeps your café running like clockwork.

"ClockOn is a great system. We have multiple locations and it handles everything we need. We are able to process our payroll quickly and efficiently. We have no hesitation recommending the ClockOn program."

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Rostering App & Self-Service Features

Empower staff with our mobile app, ClockOn GO. Included in our paid subscriptions.

  • View rosters and shifts

  • Access payslips on mobile

  • Clock in/out with GPS geofencing

  • Apply for leave and review timesheets

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Why Cafes Choose ClockOn over Pieced-Together Systems?

Most systems only solve part of the problem. ClockOn gives you everything: built-in award compliance, scheduling, payroll, attendance, and HR - without needing third-party add-ons.

End-to-End Workforce Management

Roster, track, pay, and report from one connected platform — no add-ons required.

Customisable Payroll Rule Engine

Handles handles EBA's, penalty rates, and allowances to comply with Industry Awards.

Built for Busy Cafe Teams

Roster by barista, waiter, or kitchen role, and easily manage multiple venues.

Accounting Integration

Sync timesheets to payroll, export journals to Xero or MYOB, and reduce admin instantly.

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Scalable Pricing for Logistics Ops

Whether you run one site or manage multiple, ClockOn makes it easy to schedule, track, and pay staff - all in one plan. Start free and upgrade when you're ready.

free starter package

FREE

No credit card required

Full access to payroll, STP, and basic timesheets for up to 12 months or 27 STP submissions
(whichever comes first).

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Standard Package

from $2.45

per employee/month

Includes Time tracking, our Mobile App, Payroll, Award Interpretation, STP & Compliance.

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Pro Package

from $7

per employee/month

everything in Standard + HR Management, Manager Portal, Document Storage, WHS, and Work Rights Checks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We’ve got answers!
 
How long does it take to get set up?

You can start building rosters straight away. Import your employees via CSV or let us configure your system with roles, availability, and locations - full setup can be done in under 4 weeks.

Can I see wage costs while building rosters?

Yes, live labour costing shows shift-by-shift and total labour costs before you publish your roster, helping you stay on budget.

What if my staff availability changes week to week?

Staff availability can be updated in real time and is instantly reflected in the roster. The system also checks for leave conflicts automatically, helping you avoid scheduling clashes.

How are staff notified when the roster is ready?

Once published, shifts are instantly pushed to the ClockOn GO app so staff can check their schedule on their mobile phone.

Who Uses ClockOn for time & attendance tracking?

Businesses like IGA, Specsavers, and multi-site teams in pharmacy, retail, healthcare and hospitality use ClockOn to build award-compliant, cost-effective rosters without the manual workload.

Can I copy rosters or use templates?

Yes. You can duplicate weekly rosters or save templates to speed up recurring shift patterns.

Do you support Xero or MYOB integration?

Yes. Approved rosters feed directly into timesheets and payroll. You can export data to Xero or MYOB to streamline wage payments.

Can I upgrade to include HR features?

Absolutely. You can add HR tools like WHS tracking, visa checks, and onboarding features anytime by upgrading to our Pro package.

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Take Control of Time Tracking, Without the Guesswork

With ClockOn’s Time & Attendance software, you can track hours, manage shifts, and verify locations with confidence - no spreadsheets, no chasing staff, no extra tools required.

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