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Certificate IV in Payroll Administration

Accredited course in Australia.

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate IV in Payroll Administration asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs this course can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Payroll Manager

    Payroll managers run the pay cycle for an organisation, making sure staff are paid accurately and on time and that tax and superannuation obligations are met.

    Median pay$109,200 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

The national training register, training.gov.au. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.