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Payroll Officers take care of an organisation’s wages and salaries — preparing payroll data from timesheets and employee records, then processing the payments.
As a Payroll Officer you’ll be creating confidential employee files, using and maintaining a computerised payroll system, ensuring employer and employee contributions to tax and other deductions are paid correctly, and calculating annual leave or severance pays. This job requires a high degree of focus as accuracy is critical.
Please note: in smaller organisations payroll officers are often expected to take on accounting duties (e.g., processing debtors and creditors).
There are 10 courses available for people who want to become a Payroll Officer. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is an ideal entry-level course for jobs in the accounting industry. Students learn the skills to perform modern bookkeeper tasks such as preparing and lodging activity statements, maintaining balance sheets, providing tax advice, and assisting with routine processes. Graduates will be able to make key decisions, work autonomously and apply specialist knowledge and skills in a range of industries and organisation types. Learn more.
Do you need a qualification that sets you apart as a payroll specialist? The FNS50417 Diploma of Payroll Services is a nationally recognised Diploma that will teach you how to establish, maintain, and manage a payroll system. At the same time you’ll be gaining essential knowledge about the Australian taxation system, industrial regulations, superannuation, and cloud computing. Enquire now to check out the full unit outline and funding opportunities. Learn more.
The BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management is for HR Co-ordinators or managers and line supervisors that also have HR responsibilities. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn how to support the learning and development of teams, and support the HR process at your organisation. The course covers: recruitment and onboarding, performance development, advanced payroll, work health and safety implementation, industrial relations, critical communication skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.
The Diploma of Accounting is suitable for students seeking professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries such as Financial Clerk or Assistant Accountant. This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law. Students will learn how to prepare financial reports, tax documentation, budgets and payroll while implementing internal control policies and procedures. Learn more.
Learn how to the manage the organisation’s HR function with the BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management. This nationally recognised qualification is suited to HR Managers as well as independent HR consultants and advisors. The course covers: employee and industrial relations, team learning and development, workforce planning tools, business risk, WHS and worker’s compensation, payroll, HR information systems, employee health and wellness programs. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Payroll Officer generally earns $1,442 per week ($74,984 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.
There are currently 40,000 Payroll Officers employed in Australia right now and this job role grew very strongly over the last 5 years. Payroll Officers work in all industries and employment sectors — from small business through to large corporations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Payroll Officers need a strong understanding of industry awards, ATO and Fair Work requirements. The Certificate IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting (taking the payroll specialisation) is the minimum qualification. We also suggest the Diploma of Payroll Services.
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Here are some potential career pathways within accounting, bookkeeping, human resources and payroll. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Accounting
Accounts Clerk
$960 weekly pay
Payroll Clerk
Accounts Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Accounts Receivable Officer
Assistant Accountant
$1,250 weekly pay
Bookkeeper
Business Services Accountant
$1,340 weekly pay
Financial Accountant
$1,730 weekly pay
Fund Accountant
$1,630 weekly pay
Payroll Officer
Trust Accountant
$1,530 weekly pay
Accountant
$1,600 weekly pay
Accounting Manager
$1,550 weekly pay
Auditor
$1,440 weekly pay
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
$1,850 weekly pay
Company Accountant
$1,820 weekly pay
Financial Controller
Forensic Accountant
Group Accountant
$1,920 weekly pay
Internal Auditor
Project Accountant
Systems Accountant
Tax Accountant
Tax Agent
$1,700 weekly pay
Bookkeeping
Human Resources
Human Resources Assistant
Recruitment Consultant
$1,050 weekly pay
Workforce Analyst
$1,540 weekly pay
Human Resources Director
$1,800 weekly pay
Human Resources Manager
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Payroll
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