Course 02
Payroll.
Understand payroll processes and learn how to manage employee payments with confidence — accurately, on time and in line with Australian requirements.
Duration
6 weeks, part-time
Format
Online, self-paced
Level
Beginner+
Certificate
On completion
What you'll learn
Pay people right, every time.
- Setting up new employees and their records
- Calculating gross pay, deductions and net pay
- PAYG withholding basics
- Superannuation guarantee obligations
- Leave entitlements and pay categories
- Producing accurate payslips
- Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting
- Practical payroll runs in real software
Course modules
From setup to end of year.
Each module pairs a clear explanation with a practical payroll exercise.
Module 01Payroll foundations
How payroll works, key terms, pay cycles and the records every employer must keep.
Module 02Employee setup and payslips
Onboard employees, record their details and produce clear, accurate payslips.
Module 03Tax and PAYG withholding
Understand how withholding works and apply it correctly in each pay run.
Module 04Superannuation and compliance
Calculate super, understand employer obligations and keep payroll compliant.
Module 05Leave and pay categories
Manage annual leave, personal leave, overtime, allowances and other pay categories.
Module 06STP reporting and end of year
Report through Single Touch Payroll and complete end-of-financial-year payroll tasks in a full case study.
Who it's for
For anyone who pays — or wants to pay — people.
Bookkeeping learners
You've learned the basics and want to add a high-demand skill.
Admin and HR staff
Payroll is part of your role and you want to do it with confidence.
Small business owners
You employ staff and want to understand your payroll obligations.
How you'll learn
Learn it. Practise it. Prove it.
Watch & read
Practise
Case study
Get certified
Payroll FAQ
Good to know.
Should I complete Bookkeeping first?
It helps but isn’t essential. If you’re brand new to accounting, we recommend starting with Bookkeeping.
Does the course cover Australian requirements?
Yes. The course is built around Australian payroll concepts including PAYG withholding, superannuation and Single Touch Payroll. Rates and thresholds change, so we also show you where to find current official information.
Will I process a real pay run?
Yes — using practice data in accounting software, so you can make mistakes safely and learn from them.
Start your Payroll course.
Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you with start dates and next steps.
Keep building
Other courses.
Course 01
Bookkeeping.
Learn the fundamentals and keep financial records accurate and organised.
Course 03