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Certificate in Australia Payroll
The Certificate in Australia Payroll with Xero Software is a comprehensive, hands-on program designed to provide practical expertise in processing payroll using the Australian payroll system integrated with Xero software.
Payroll in Australia involves strict compliance with frameworks such as PAYG withholding, Superannuation, and Single Touch Payroll (STP). This course goes beyond theory by teaching you how to set up, manage, and process payroll in Xero, one of the most widely used cloud-based accounting and payroll platforms.
This program is built as a fully practical, step-by-step learning experience, where you will learn how to configure payroll settings, create pay runs, manage employee records, and process real payroll transactions within Xero.
A key highlight of this course is its hands-on approach, allowing you to practice in real time using Xero’s demo company. You will not only understand payroll concepts but also gain confidence in applying them in real-world scenarios.
You will learn how to manage payroll for different employee types (full-time, part-time, and casual), process leave, handle timesheets, and ensure compliance with Australian payroll regulations.
By the end of this course, you will have the skills and confidence to independently manage payroll operations using Xero and handle real-world payroll responsibilities in Australian businesses or global organizations.
Certification:
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a:
👉 Please find below the Sample Certificate of Completion

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11. Welcome to Australian Payroll on Xero03:38
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22. Signing Up to Xero - Free Trial03:59
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33. Demo Company02:48
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44. Introduction - Pay Runs01:25
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55. Pay Runs Tour02:51
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66. Single Touch Payroll04:59
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77. Posting Pay Runs02:34
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88. Emailing Pay Slips01:59
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99. Unscheduled Pay Runs06:30
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1010. Reconciling Pay Runs07:15
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1111. Editing and Resetting Pay Runs03:47
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1212. Introduction - Payroll Settings02:12
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1313. Linking Payroll to a Bank Account06:06
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1414. PAYG Withholding Tax Liability Account05:36
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1515. Wages Expense Account and a Wages Payable Account09:08
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1616. Superannuation Expense and Superannuation Liability Account08:30
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1717. Payroll Tracking - Employee Groups and Timesheet Categories09:54
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1818. Displaying Information on Payslips03:10
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1919. Pay Calendars - Weekly, Monthly etc NEW05:31
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2020. Public Holidays and Holiday Groups03:57
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2121. Earnings - Ordinary Time Pay Items09:47
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2222. Earnings - Overtime Pay Items08:24
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2323. Earnings - Laundry Allowance Pay Item07:18
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2424. Earnings - Car Expense Mileage Allowance Pay Item08:23
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2525. Earnings - Bonus Pay Item07:01
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2626. Earnings - Commission Pay Item07:33
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2727. Deductions - Union Fees Pay Item - Post Tax08:41
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2828. Deductions - Workplace Giving Pay Item - Pre Tax10:36
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2929. Deductions - Child Support Payments Pay Item - Post Tax08:24
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3030. Reimbursement Pay Items06:57
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3131. Leave - Paid Annual Leave Pay Item10:03
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3232. Leave - Paid Sick, Personal or Carers Leave Pay Item08:38
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3333. Leave - Other Paid Leave Pay Items07:59
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3434. Leave - Other Unpaid Leave Pay Items07:38
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3535. Adding Regulated Super Funds06:24
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3636. Adding Self-Managed Super Funds SMSFs07:07
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3737. Inviting Employees to My Payroll05:26
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3838. Introduction - Leave00:45
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3939. Quick Tour - Leave04:44
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4040. Adding Leave Opening Balances03:00
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4141. Managing Leave Requests07:09
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4242. Leave Reports05:14
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4343. Adjusting Leave Balances05:56
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4444. Cashing Out Annual Leave on Termination07:00
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4545. Cashing Out Annual Leave at Any Time04:16
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4646. Introduction - Timesheets00:50
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4747. Quick Tour - Timesheets01:52
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4848. Adding and Approving Timesheets05:03
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4949. Revert to Draft01:26
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5050. Timesheet Templates01:54
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5151. Timesheets and Pay Runs02:56
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5252. Introduction - Superannuation00:36
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5353. Paying Superannuation Directly from Xero06:05
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5454. Reconciling Superannuation Payments07:00
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5555. Salary Sacrifice Superannuation07:15
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5656. Introduction - Reimbursements00:31
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5757. Payroll Reimbursements Through Bills08:36
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5858. Payroll Reimbursements Through Expense Claims10:04
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5959. Introduction - Employees00:43
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6060. Set Up a Full Time Employee18:25
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6161. Set Up a Part Time Employee06:55
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6262. Set Up a Casual Employee06:52
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6363. Check the New EmployeesVideo lesson
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6464. Check and Post the Pay Run06:25
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6565. Pay and Reconcile Salary and Wages07:19
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6666. Pay and Reconcile Superannuation07:31
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Set up payroll in Xero from scratch
- Configure payroll settings correctly
- Process pay runs (weekly, fortnightly, monthly)
- Handle unscheduled pay runs and adjustments
- Create earnings, allowances, and deduction pay items
- Manage Superannuation and compliance
- Set up public holidays and employee leave
- Handle timesheets and casual workforce payroll
- Use employee self-service (My Payroll portal)
- Process expense reimbursements through payroll
- Pay wages and superannuation directly via Xero
- Reconcile payroll transactions in bank feeds
- Manage payroll for full-time, part-time, and casual employees
- No prior Xero experience required (beginner-friendly)
- Basic understanding of payroll or HR (preferred)
- Access to a laptop/computer with internet
- Willingness to learn through hands-on practice
- Interest in payroll processing or accounting
This course is ideal for:
- Bookkeepers and accountants using Xero
- Payroll professionals and payroll officers
- HR professionals handling payroll
- Business owners managing payroll themselves
- Students and fresh graduates
- Anyone interested in practical payroll using Xero