Spreadsheet rosters break
One wrong formula or deleted row ruins the whole week. Version control becomes a nightmare as you email "V4_Final" to everyone.
All featuresAustralian SMB rostering
Weekly roster scheduling — without the spreadsheet chaos
Build your team week on a visual grid, publish when ready, and give staff instant visibility on web and mobile. Handle cover and swap requests without group-chat chaos.
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Weekly roster
Oct 23 – Oct 29
| Staff | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A. Smith Head chef | 09:00–17:00 | 09:00–17:00 | 09:00–17:00 | OFF | 09:00–17:00 | 10:00–18:00 | OFF | Approved |
B. Johnson Barista | 08:00–16:00 | OFF | 08:00–16:00 | 08:00–16:00 | 08:00–16:00 | OFF | 09:00–15:00 | Pending |
C. Lee Waitstaff | OFF | 11:00–19:00 | 11:00–19:00 | 11:00–19:00 | OFF | 11:00–19:00 | 11:00–19:00 | Approved |
The cost of outdated rostering
Stop wasting hours on manual tracking and communication.
Group chat cover requests
Managing swaps in WhatsApp leads to double bookings and missed messages. You can't see who's actually available at a glance.
Staff don't know their shifts
Asking "When am I on?" every week creates friction. Without a mobile portal, your team is always one lost PDF away from being late.
How it works
Set up in minutes, not hours
A simple workflow designed for busy business owners.
1. Add your team
Add staff with roles in the directory — invite them by email for mobile access.
2. Build the week
Drag-and-drop shifts onto a visual grid. Add roles, times, and paid or unpaid breaks per shift.
3. Publish
Keep rosters as drafts until you're ready. Publish the week — staff only see published shifts.
4. See it on mobile
Published shifts appear on the staff Today and Shifts tabs — no screenshot required.
Powerful tools
Built for managers
Weekly grid
List view
Draft & publish
Copy week
Add & edit shifts
Drag-and-drop
Role filters
Shift statuses
Checklists
Requests queue
Multi-shop
Team day view
Empower your team with a pocket roster
Today tab
Quick glance at current and upcoming shifts for the week.
My Shifts & history
Personal view of upcoming published shifts with times and roles.
Cover & swap requests
Request cover or propose a swap from the app — manager approves from the dashboard.
Mobile clock-in
Clock in when rostered from the Today tab — geofence-checked when on site.
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M20
T21
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T23
F24
S25
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Wednesday
A. Smith
09:00–17:00
B. Johnson
08:00–16:00
You · Alex
11:00–19:00 · Waitstaff
Time clocked in
02:14:36
Shifts
Payslips
Today
Stock
Details
From roster to payroll in one seamless flow
The upgrade your team deserves
| Feature | The old way | With SyncDex |
|---|---|---|
| Creating the roster | 3–4 hours per week in spreadsheets | Visual grid — copy last week in one click |
| Staff visibility | Email PDFs or text photos | Published shifts on the mobile app |
| Cover requests | Chaos in group chats | Structured in-app cover & swap workflow |
| Clock-in accuracy | Honour system / paper | Geofence-checked mobile clock-in when rostered |
Common questions
Can staff see rosters before they are published?▾
No. You can work on draft versions as much as you like. Staff only see shifts after you publish the week or individual shifts.
How do swap requests work?▾
Staff request cover or propose a swap from mobile. Colleagues can accept, then managers approve or reject from the shift requests dashboard.
Does it connect to payroll software?▾
Published shifts feed clock-in and timesheets. After approval, hours and pay rates on staff profiles are used for pay run calculation and accountant export packs. SyncDex is not STP-ready and does not auto-sync to Xero or MYOB.
Can I manage multiple shops?▾
Yes. Each shop has its own roster and staff list. Switch location from the dashboard sidebar under one login.
Can I build rosters on my phone?▾
Yes. The manager mobile app lets you view, add, edit, and publish shifts on the go — calendar and list views with week navigation.
Is this suitable for a small team?▾
SyncDex is built for Australian retail and hospitality SMBs — cafés, bars, boutiques, and bakeries with a handful to a few dozen staff.