Payroll

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

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
12 months
$0 - $4,290
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Assistant Administration Officer Data Entry Operator
Office Assistant Receptionist Customer Service Representative Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Appointment Setter Operations Coordinator Administration Manager Business Administrator School Administration Officer Personal Assistant Scheduler Administrative Assistant
+ 13 more
FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$3,420 - $8,465
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer Accounts Officer
Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk BAS Agent Payroll Clerk
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk BAS Agent Payroll Clerk + 5 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Online
8 - 18 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant
Talent Acquisition Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant Talent Acquisition Specialist + 1 more
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Payroll Officer
Human Resources Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Payroll Officer Human Resources Assistant + 1 more
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $5,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Officer Assistant Accountant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Officer Assistant Accountant + 4 more
FNS50222

Diploma of Accounting
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 36 months
$0 - $16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper
Accounts Receivable Officer Assistant Accountant BAS Agent Accounts Clerk
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Assistant Accountant BAS Agent Accounts Clerk + 4 more
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 Credit Officer Lending Officer
Insurance Consultant Insurance Broker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Credit Officer Lending Officer Insurance Consultant Insurance Broker + 2 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer BAS Agent Payroll Clerk
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Finance)
On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer + 3 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Financial Administration)
Blended, Online
15 - 24 months
$0 - $3,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Assistant Accountant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Assistant Accountant + 3 more
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