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Wage Compliance & Payroll Fundamentals

Get Pay Right and Be Ready to Prove It

Incorrect wages and entitlements are one of the most common causes of non-conformance in audits, which makes getting them right one of the most valuable things you can do before your next one. This course covers the foundations of wage compliance in Australia and New Zealand, from minimum pay, overtime, penalties and allowances through to record-keeping expectations.

You’ll learn how to work with awards, enterprise agreements and collective agreements, meet payslip and record-keeping requirements, and recognise common errors involving piece rates, casual loading and averaged hours. You’ll also learn how to reconcile pay with roster and time records, so your payroll stands up to scrutiny.

Who Should Enrol

  • Payroll Officers and Administrators: Personnel who calculate pay, issue payslips and maintain employment records.
  • Business Owners and Managers: Leaders accountable for paying workers correctly across Australian and New Zealand operations.
  • HR Professionals: Staff responsible for employment contracts, entitlements and workplace compliance.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance Teams: Those preparing sites for workplace audits and retailer requirements.
  • Supervisors and Rostering Staff: Team leaders who manage rosters and time records that feed into payroll.

Accreditation

  • Certification: This is a non-accredited professional development course. Participants who successfully complete all assessment activities will receive a certificate of completion.
  • RTO details: Training is delivered by AUS-QUAL Training, brought to you by AUS-MEAT Limited (RTO Number: 7085).

Course Snapshot

Delivery Mode

Self-paced online

Duration

1–3 hours

Access Period

Ongoing access once enrolled, including after you complete the course

Assessment Requirement

Multiple choice and short answer questions

National Recognition

Non-accredited (certificate of completion issued)

Availability

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Course Fees

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course cover both Australia and New Zealand?
Yes. It covers the foundations of wage compliance in both countries, including the employment instruments that set pay and conditions, such as awards, enterprise agreements and collective agreements.
Is this course nationally recognised?
No. This is a non-accredited professional development course. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate.
How long do I have to complete it?
There’s no fixed deadline. Your access opens as soon as you enrol, and you can keep using the learning content through our learning portal after you complete the course.
When will I receive my certificate?
Your certificate will be issued once you have successfully completed and submitted all required assessment activities.
What happens if I don’t pass?
You can reattempt the assessment. Our trainers are also available to answer questions along the way, so contact AUS-QUAL if you need any extra support.
Is this accepted in my state?
The course covers the foundations of wage compliance in Australia and New Zealand.
Can my employer enrol multiple staff?
Yes. Please contact us to discuss group booking arrangements and pricing.
What is the refund policy?
To avoid cancellation fees, please contact the AUS-QUAL team immediately. Full payment for the course is required no later than five days prior to the start of training. A 50% cancellation fee applies to cancellations received less than 10 working days before the start date, and no refunds are provided for cancellations made less than five working days before the course.
What is the refund policy?
To avoid cancellation fees, please contact the AUS-QUAL team immediately. Full payment for the course is required no later than five days prior to the start of training. A 50% cancellation fee applies to cancellations received less than 10 working days before the start date, and no refunds are provided for cancellations made less than five working days before the course.

Upcoming Course Dates

  • Principles and applications of HACCP (FBPFSY3002, FBPFSY5001) 3 – 5 November 2026 · Virtual Or AUS-MEAT Training Centre, Murarrie
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  • Social Compliance Auditor Training 2 & 3 December 2026 · Virtual Or AUS-MEAT Training Centre, Murarrie
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