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Mastering Australian Payroll: STP, PAYG, Superannuation
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Mastering Australian Payroll: STP, PAYG, Superannuation

Learn End-to-End Australian Payroll: STP, PAYG, Modern Awards, Leave Loading, Practical Software Setup (Xero, MYOB, etc)
Last updated 10/2026
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What you'll learn

  • Process Australian payroll confidently
  • Calculate PAYG withholding and Superannuation
  • Apply Fair Work legislation
  • Interpret Modern Awards
  • Complete STP reporting
  • Process employee onboarding and termination
  • Perform payroll reconciliations
  • Manage payroll using Xero, MYOB, Employment Hero, and KeyPay
  • Reduce payroll compliance risks
  • Prepare for Payroll Officer interviews

Course content

10 sections • 26 lectures • 8h 22m total length
  • Introduction13:08

    Master Australian payroll management by applying payroll calculation mastery, superannuation, tax withholding, and deductions within fair work compliance, single-touch payroll reporting, and ATO obligations across payroll software.

Requirements

  • No prior Australian payroll experience is required—this course is designed for beginners as well as HR and payroll professionals looking to enhance their skills.
  • A basic understanding of Human Resources (HR), payroll, accounting, or finance is helpful but not mandatory.
  • A computer or laptop with a stable internet connection.
  • Microsoft Excel (basic knowledge is beneficial for payroll calculations and reporting).
  • No prior experience with payroll software is required. Payroll concepts demonstrated in Xero, MYOB, Employment Hero, KeyPay, and Micropay will be explained step by step.
  • A willingness to learn Australian payroll legislation, Fair Work requirements, PAYG withholding, Superannuation, Single Touch Payroll (STP), and payroll compliance.
  • Suitable for HR professionals, Payroll Officers, HR Coordinators, Finance Officers, Bookkeepers, Accountants, Small Business Owners, students, and anyone interested in building a career in Australian payroll.
  • A commitment to practicing payroll calculations and completing the hands-on exercises, quizzes, case studies, and capstone project to gain practical, job-ready payroll skills.

Description

Mastering Australian Payroll Management: A Complete Guide to Payroll Compliance & Best Practices

Become confident in Australian payroll by learning payroll processing, PAYG withholding, Superannuation, Fair Work compliance, Single Touch Payroll (STP), payroll tax, leave entitlements, year-end payroll, and payroll software including Xero, MYOB, Employment Hero, KeyPay, and Micropay. Through practical examples and real-world payroll scenarios, you'll gain skills that can be applied in HR, payroll, finance, and bookkeeping roles

In this comprehensive, step-by-step course, you will learn how to:
Accurately calculate wages, PAYG withholding, and superannuation
Understand Fair Work obligations, awards, and leave entitlements
Comply with Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting requirements
Navigate payroll tax, fringe benefits, and year-end processes
Use modern payroll systems and avoid costly errors
Stay up to date with the latest Australian payroll legislation
Interpret Modern Awards & National Employment Standards (NES) confidently.
Calculate Leave Loading, Superannuation Guarantee (SG), and Payroll Tax

From employee onboarding to EOFY reporting, this course covers all aspects of Australian payroll management, using real-world examples and clear explanations.

No prior payroll experience? No problem! We’ll guide you through the fundamentals before diving into more advanced processes.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently manage payroll processes, ensure full legislation & compliance, and support your organisation’s HR and finance goals.

Let Deep dive into the Payroll world and enhance our accounting knowledge

Who this course is for:

  • Payroll Officers & Payroll Administrators
  • HR Professionals & HR Generalists
  • HR Coordinators
  • Finance Officers & Bookkeepers
  • Accountants
  • Small Business Owners & Office Managers
  • Students & Career Changers
  • International professionals moving into Australian payroll