Certificate of Payroll

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Original price was: $30.00. Current price is: $21.00.
  • Course Level Intermediate
  • Lessons 34
  • Duration 3 hr
  • Language English
  • Last Update August 28, 2026
  • Course Expiry12 Months

Description

Course Overview

The Certificate of Payroll provides a structured foundation in payroll administration, employee pay, entitlements and payroll compliance within the Australian workplace. It covers the key processes involved in maintaining accurate payroll records and processing employee payments in line with applicable requirements.

Learners explore employment types, modern awards, overtime, allowances, leave, PAYG withholding, deductions, salary sacrifice and superannuation. The course also covers payroll systems, Single Touch Payroll reporting, reconciliations, reporting, record keeping, privacy, compliance risks, termination payments and end-of-year payroll processes.

This Payroll course can help learners develop the knowledge required to support accurate payroll processing and effective payroll administration. It is suitable for professionals seeking to strengthen their payroll capabilities and build knowledge relevant to Australian payroll operations, compliance and reporting.

Key Topics Included

  1. Australian payroll processes, roles, records, controls and confidentiality
  2. Employee pay structures, modern awards, overtime, allowances, leave and entitlements
  3. Gross pay, PAYG withholding, deductions, salary sacrifice and superannuation
  4. Payroll systems, Single Touch Payroll, reporting and reconciliations
  5. Australian payroll compliance, record keeping, privacy and compliance risks
  6. Termination payments, final pay, redundancy, payroll audits and error correction

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications or previous Payroll experience are required. The course is suitable for learners interested in payroll administration, human resources, finance or business operations. Basic numeracy, communication and digital skills are recommended.

Who is This Course For

This course is designed for payroll officers, payroll administrators, HR professionals, finance staff, accounts personnel and business administrators involved in employee payments. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to develop Payroll skills for roles within Australian businesses and organisations.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 01: Foundations of Payroll

    • 1.1 Introduction to Payroll

    • 1.2 Payroll Roles and Responsibilities

    • 1.3 The Australian Payroll Cycle

    • 1.4 Employment and Payroll Records

    • 1.5 Payroll Controls and Confidentiality

  • Module 02: Employee Pay and Entitlements

    • 2.1 Employment Types and Pay Structures

    • 2.2 Modern Awards and Pay Rates

    • 2.3 Ordinary Hours and Overtime

    • 2.4 Allowances, Penalties and Bonuses

    • 2.5 Leave and Public Holidays

    • 2.6 National Employment Standards

  • Module 03: Payroll Calculations and Processing

    • 3.1 Calculating Gross Earnings

    • 3.2 PAYG Withholding Calculations

    • 3.3 Deductions and Salary Sacrifice

    • 3.4 Superannuation Guarantee Contributions

    • 3.5 Processing Payroll Adjustments

    • 3.6 Net Pay and Reconciliation

  • Module 04: Payroll Systems and Reporting

    • 4.1 Payroll Software and Systems

    • 4.2 Maintaining Payroll Data

    • 4.3 Single Touch Payroll Reporting

    • 4.4 Payroll Journals and Reconciliations

    • 4.5 Payroll Reports and Audit Trails

  • Module 05: Australian Payroll Compliance

    • 5.1 Fair Work Act Requirements

    • 5.2 Australian Taxation Office Requirements

    • 5.3 Superannuation Compliance

    • 5.4 Payroll Record-Keeping Obligations

    • 5.5 Privacy and Data Protection

    • 5.6 Identifying Payroll Compliance Risks

  • Module 06: Terminations and Payroll Review

    • 6.1 Employee Termination Payments

    • 6.2 Final Pay Calculations

    • 6.3 Redundancy and Leave Payouts

    • 6.4 Identifying and Correcting Payroll Errors

    • 6.5 Payroll Auditing and Quality Assurance

    • 6.6 End-of-Year Payroll Processes

Frequently Asked Questions

The Certificate of Payroll is suitable for aspiring payroll officers, HR professionals, finance staff, accounts personnel and business administrators. No formal qualifications or previous Payroll experience are required.
You will develop knowledge of payroll calculations, PAYG withholding, employee entitlements, deductions, superannuation, reconciliations and payroll reporting. The course also covers payroll systems, Single Touch Payroll and Australian compliance requirements.
Yes. Payroll skills can support career development in payroll administration, human resources, finance and accounts roles. The course can help learners build knowledge relevant to accurate payroll processing and Australian workplace requirements.
Learners who successfully meet the course completion requirements receive a Certificate of Payroll. The certificate can demonstrate your commitment to developing payroll knowledge and professional capabilities.
The course covers payroll foundations, employee pay and entitlements, payroll calculations, systems and reporting, Australian compliance, termination payments and payroll review. It also addresses PAYG withholding, superannuation, Single Touch Payroll and payroll record keeping.
Original price was: $30.00. Current price is: $21.00.
  • Course Level Intermediate
  • Lessons 34
  • Duration 3 hr
  • Language English
  • Last Update August 28, 2026
  • Course Expiry12 Months
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