Superannuation compliance in Australia just had its biggest shake up in over a decade. With Payday Super now in effect, the way employers calculate, report and pay super has fundamentally changed and the margin for error has shrunk dramatically.
To help payroll professionals navigate this new landscape, the Australian Payroll Association has completely refreshed the Superannuation Masterclass one of its most popular courses, now Superannuation & Payday Super Compliance.
Why This Course Has Changed
For years, employers had up to 28 days after the end of each quarter to pay their Superannuation Guarantee obligations. That buffer is gone. Under Payday Super, super must now be paid in line with each payday, meaning payroll teams no longer have a quarter's worth of time to catch and correct mistakes.
This isn't a minor tweak to a familiar process, it changes:
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Timing: Super contributions must align with payday cycles, not quarterly cutoffs.
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Compliance risk: Superannuation Guarantee Charge exposure increases significantly when payments are late or miscalculated, because there's far less room to fix errors after the fact.
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Systems and processes: SuperStream, stapled fund handling and reporting workflows all need to be re-checked against the new obligations.
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Accountability: Payroll teams are now the first line of defence against compliance failures that were previously easier to absorb over a longer payment window.
Given the scale of this shift, we rebuilt the course from the ground up rather than simply bolting on a Payday Super module.
What's Inside the Updated Course
The newly updated Superannuation & Payday Super Compliance course takes participants through the complete superannuation lifecycle from its history in Australia through to the practical, day to day realities of managing it under the new rules. Specifically, you'll learn to:
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Understand the legislative framework governing superannuation in Australia
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Explain how Payday Super changes payroll processes and employer obligations
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Identify which employees are eligible or exempt from Superannuation Guarantee contributions
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Correctly calculate super using Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) and Qualifying Earnings (QE)
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Apply stapled fund and choice of fund requirements with confidence
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Manage salary sacrifice arrangements and additional employer contributions
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Navigate contribution caps, maximum contribution bases and reporting obligations
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Meet the new payment deadlines and avoid Superannuation Guarantee Charge liabilities
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Maintain compliant superannuation records and payroll documentation
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Apply best practice approaches to superannuation compliance going forward
The course is delivered through real world scenarios, calculations and workplace activities designed to build practical, applicable skills. Not just theoretical knowledge.
Who Should Attend
This course is built for anyone whose role touches superannuation compliance, including:
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Payroll professionals with 6+ months of experience
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Senior payroll officers, team leaders and payroll managers
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Bookkeepers and accountants who process payroll
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Business managers overseeing payroll teams
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System providers needing to understand the legislative impact on superannuation
Don't Let Payday Super Catch Your Payroll Team Off Guard
Payday Super has raised the stakes on superannuation compliance, and the organisations that adapt fastest will be the ones that avoid costly penalties and reputational risk. This course gives your team the practical tools and confidence to get it right, every payday.
Enrol now in Superannuation & Payday Super Compliance
