Payroll

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Payroll Clerk

A Payroll Clerk processes employee wages, maintains records, calculates payments, and responds to inquiries, ensuring accurate payroll management.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Beginner

Payroll Officer

A Payroll Officer manages an organisation's payroll by processing wages, maintaining employee records, and ensuring accurate tax and deductions.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in payroll

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 15 months
$950 - $4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Customer Service Officer Receptionist
Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Administration Officer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Payroll Clerk Personal Assistant Business Support Officer Real Estate Receptionist Assistant Underwriter
+ 9 more
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Online
12 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
Credit Officer Collections Officer Credit Controller Loan Administrator Accounting Clerk Assistant Underwriter
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Entry Operator Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Officer Collections Officer Credit Controller Loan Administrator Accounting Clerk Assistant Underwriter + 6 more
FNS50222

Diploma of Accounting
Online
12 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper
Assistant Accountant BAS Agent Credit Controller Business Services Accountant Tax Agent
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Assistant Accountant BAS Agent Credit Controller Business Services Accountant Tax Agent + 5 more
FNSSS00014

Accounting Principles Skill Set
Online
9 months
$995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Bookkeeper
Payroll Clerk Financial Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Payroll Clerk Financial Assistant + 2 more
FNSSS00004

BAS Agent Registration Skill Set
Online
3 months
$495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BAS Agent Bookkeeper Accounts Clerk
Payroll Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BAS Agent Bookkeeper Accounts Clerk Payroll Officer + 1 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Financial Administration)
Online
15 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer Accounts Clerk
Accounts Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer + 1 more

Bookkeeping Essentials
Online
5 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
FNS41820

Certificate IV in Financial Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Lending Officer Loan Administrator
Banking Officer Credit Officer Customer Relationship Manager Compliance Officer Tax Agent Assistant Underwriter
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Lending Officer Loan Administrator Banking Officer Credit Officer Customer Relationship Manager Compliance Officer Tax Agent Assistant Underwriter + 6 more
FNS50422

Diploma of Payroll Services
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $4,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer BAS Agent Payroll Clerk
Accounting Clerk Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources Officer Accounts Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer BAS Agent Payroll Clerk Accounting Clerk Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources Officer Accounts Officer + 4 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Finance)
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$1,295 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk
Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer + 2 more
LGA50120

Diploma of Local Government (Corporate Services)
Blended
7 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Services Manager Governance Officer Records Manager
Procurement Officer Risk Management Officer Customer Service Manager Payroll Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Services Manager Governance Officer Records Manager Procurement Officer Risk Management Officer Customer Service Manager Payroll Officer + 4 more
FNSTPB412

Establish and Maintain Payroll Systems
Online
6 months
$450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Bookkeeper
Accounts Officer Small Business Owner Accounts Receivable Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Bookkeeper Accounts Officer Small Business Owner Accounts Receivable Officer + 3 more
FNSSS00012

Payroll Administrator Skill Set
Online
6 months
$2,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Accounts Officer
Bookkeeper Human Resources Assistant Accounts Receivable Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Human Resources Assistant Accounts Receivable Officer + 3 more
FNSTPB411

Complete Business Activity and Instalment Activity Statements
Online
6 months
$450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BAS Agent Bookkeeper Accounts Officer
Payroll Officer Assistant Accountant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BAS Agent Bookkeeper Accounts Officer Payroll Officer Assistant Accountant + 2 more
BSBHRM416

Process Payroll
Blended
1 day
$395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Human Resources Administrator
Human Rights Officer Accounts Officer Human Resources Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Human Resources Administrator Human Rights Officer Accounts Officer Human Resources Assistant + 3 more
BSBFIN401

Report on Financial Activity
Blended
1 day
$395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Bookkeeper Payroll Officer
BAS Agent Administration Officer Credit Controller Financial Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Bookkeeper Payroll Officer BAS Agent Administration Officer Credit Controller Financial Analyst + 4 more

Associate Degree of Business (Accounting)
On Campus
12 months
$14,840
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Bookkeeper
Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer Assistant Accountant Credit Controller Credit Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer Assistant Accountant Credit Controller Credit Officer + 5 more
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