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Leave Management Software Australia

Let staff request leave from their phone, review and approve in one click, and see who's away at a glance on the leave calendar.

📋 Request & approve
📅 Leave calendar
📊 Balance tracking
🔔 Instant notifications
Leave — Upcoming Requests
Staff
Type
Dates
Days
Status
SM
Sarah M.
Annual Leave
14 Apr – 18 Apr
5
Pending
JT
James T.
Sick Leave
10 Apr
1
Approved
EW
Emma W.
Annual Leave
21 Apr – 22 Apr
2
Pending
LC
Liam C.
Personal Leave
16 Apr
1
Approved
2 pending · 2 approved · 9 days totalView calendar
How to

Managing leave requests

Follow these steps to handle staff leave from request to approval and keep your calendar up to date.

1

Staff submits a leave request

Team members open the Leave section from their portal or mobile app and tap 'Request leave'. They select the leave type, pick start and end dates, and add an optional note. The request is submitted instantly to their manager.

Request Leave
New leave request
Leave type
Annual Leave
Start date
14 Apr 2026
End date
18 Apr 2026
Note (optional)
Family holiday
Submit request
Cancel
2

Manager reviews pending requests

As a manager, you'll see a notification badge on the Leave tab when new requests come in. Open the Pending Requests list to see who's asking for time off, the dates, the type, and any notes they've added.

Pending Requests (2)
SM
Sarah M.
Annual Leave · 5 days
14 Apr – 18 Apr
Family holiday
EW
Emma W.
Annual Leave · 2 days
21 Apr – 22 Apr
Moving house
3

Approve or reject with a notification

For each pending request, you can approve or reject with one click. Optionally add a reply note. The staff member is notified immediately via push notification and the leave appears (or is removed from) the calendar.

Review Request — Sarah M.
SM
Sarah M.
Annual Leave · 14 Apr – 18 Apr · 5 days
Approve
Reject
Staff will be notified via push notification
4

View the leave calendar

The leave calendar gives you a birds-eye view of who's away and when. See all approved leave across your team in a monthly or weekly view. This helps you plan rosters and spot any staffing gaps ahead of time.

Leave Calendar — April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
13
14
Sarah M.
15
Sarah M.
16
Sarah M.
Liam C.
17
Sarah M.
18
Sarah M.
19
2 staff on leave this weekView full month
5

Track leave balances

Rundeck automatically tracks each staff member's leave balance by type. See how many days of annual leave, sick leave, and personal leave each person has remaining. Balances update in real time as leave is approved or taken.

Leave Balances
12 days
remaining
Annual Leave
8 days
remaining
Sick Leave
3 days
remaining
Personal Leave
Showing balances for Sarah M. · Updated automatically
Tips

Get the most from leave management

A few ways to keep leave running smoothly for you and your team.

📅
Check the calendar before rostering
Always glance at the leave calendar before building your weekly roster. Rundeck will flag conflicts, but checking first saves time.
Respond quickly
Staff are waiting on your decision. Try to action leave requests within 24 hours so your team can plan ahead with certainty.
📊
Monitor balances regularly
Keep an eye on leave balances across the team. If someone is accumulating too much leave, encourage them to take time off.
🔔
Enable push notifications
Make sure notifications are enabled so you never miss a new leave request. Staff also get notified instantly when you approve or reject.
📝
Add notes for context
Encourage staff to add a note when requesting leave. It gives you context and helps when multiple requests overlap.
🗓
Set blackout periods
For busy seasons like Christmas or events, set blackout dates where leave cannot be requested. Staff will see these dates are blocked.
FAQ

Common questions

What types of leave does Rundeck support?+
Annual leave, personal/sick leave, unpaid leave, and custom leave types. Each tracks balances separately.
Can staff request leave from the app?+
Yes. Staff submit leave requests from the app or portal. Managers approve or decline with one tap.
Does leave show on the roster?+
Yes. Approved leave automatically appears on the roster so managers don't accidentally schedule staff who are away.

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