Diploma of Payroll Services

FNS50422

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the roles of workers who perform payroll administration and payroll management tasks in a variety of industries. It includes establishing payroll systems and using them to perform sometimes complex tasks, including preparing salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances, processing superannuation payments, and processing employee terminations. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources, including relevant legislation and taxation systems. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

Persons providing a business activity statement (BAS) service for a fee or other reward must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration as a BAS agent. Other requirements apply, including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Conduct work according to professional practices in the financial services industry Core
Establish and maintain payroll systems Core
Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payroll Core
Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll Core
Manage payroll Core
Process complex employee terminations in payroll Core
Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payroll Core
Process superannuation payments in payroll Core
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers Elective
Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions Elective
Build and maintain business relationships Elective
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements Elective
Coordinate human resource functions and processes Elective
Coordinate remuneration and employee benefits Elective
Coordinate separation and termination processes Elective
Design and produce complex spreadsheets Elective
Determine client financial requirements and expectations Elective
Develop and use emotional intelligence Elective
Facilitate continuous improvement Elective
Identify and apply complex ethical decision making to workplace situations Elective
Implement continuous improvement Elective
Implement customer service strategies Elective
Manage budgets and financial plans Elective
Manage business risk Elective
Perform financial calculations Elective
Prepare financial reports Elective
Process business tax requirements Elective
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Elective
Provide financial and business performance information Elective
Set up and operate computerised accounting systems Elective
Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment Elective

Job prospects

The Diploma of Payroll Services sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Payroll Clerk

    ANZSCO 551311

    Arrange the payment of salaries and wages to employees of an organisation.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Diploma of Payroll Services

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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