Skill set Outline
Information current as of
14/09/2026 10:02 AM AWST
14/09/2026 10:02 AM AWST
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Payroll Administrator Skill Set
Payroll Administrator Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
FNSSS00012
FNSSS00012
State Code
AD754
AD754
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Diploma Level
Field of Education
0801 - Accounting
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
13/02/2018
Current Release Date
15/06/2022
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
09/05/2018
Nominal Hours
195
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 15/06/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 13/02/2018 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set is designed for payroll administrators and workers in job roles who perform payroll administration and payroll management tasks in a variety of industries.
Pathway Information
The units of competency in this skill set provide credit towards:
FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services.
FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
Those who perform payroll administration and payroll management tasks in a variety of financial services industries.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
The units of competency in this skill set from the FNS Financial Services Training Package address the needs of individuals who perform payroll administration and payroll management tasks in a variety of industries.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEC11 | FNSPAY514 | Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payroll | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEC00 | FNSPAY515 | Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEC10 | FNSPAY513 | Process complex employee terminations in payroll | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OED07 | FNSPAY511 | Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payroll | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEC97 | FNSPAY512 | Process superannuation payments in payroll | 25 | Unit of competency |
