NEW! Superannuation & Payday Super Compliance

Course overview

Australia's superannuation system is entering a new era with the introduction of Payday Super and increased employer compliance obligations. This comprehensive and newly updated course provides payroll professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage superannuation accurately, confidently and in accordance with current and emerging legislation.

The course explores the complete superannuation lifecycle from the history of superannuation in Australia through to the practical application of Superannuation Guarantee obligations, contribution requirements, SuperStream, stapled funds, salary sacrifice arrangements, reporting requirements and employer responsibilities under Payday Super.

Through practical examples, workplace scenarios, calculations and activities, participants will develop the skills needed to navigate complex superannuation situations, minimise compliance risk and ensure their organisation remains prepared for ongoing legislative change.

 

Intended Audience 

This course is ideal for: 

  • Payroll professionals with more than 6 months of experience 
  • Senior payroll officers, team leaders or payroll managers 
  • Bookkeepers and accountants who process payroll 
  • Business managers overseeing payroll teams 
  • System providers seeking to understand legislative impacts on superannuation 

 

About this Course 

Delivered in a virtual classroom environment, this highly engaging program combines expert instruction, hands on practice and real world examples so you can apply what you learn immediately in your workplace. 

  • Class size: Maximum 20 participants 
  • CPD Hours: 6 hours 

Members should consider the relevance of the activity to their role. Attendees must remain logged in for the full duration of the course and be interactive to earn CPD hours. 

  • Resources: Comprehensive course booklet provided 
  • Certificate: Issued upon successful completion 
  • Member discounts apply 

You will learn

  • Understand the legislative framework governing superannuation in Australia.

  • Explain the impact of Payday Super on payroll processes and employer obligations.

  • Identify employees who are eligible or exempt from Superannuation Guarantee contributions.

  • Correctly calculate superannuation using Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) and Qualifying Earnings (QE).

  • Apply stapled fund and choice of fund requirements confidently.

  • Manage salary sacrifice arrangements and additional employer contributions.

  • Understand contribution caps, maximum contribution bases, and reporting obligations.

  • Meet superannuation payment deadlines and avoid Superannuation Guarantee Charge liabilities.

  • Maintain appropriate superannuation records and payroll documentation.

  • Apply best-practice approaches to superannuation compliance.

Upcoming Training Event Dates

Virtual Classroom
17 September 2026
10:00 to 16:00 AEST
Virtual
30 July 2026
10:00 to 16:00 AEST
Virtual
November 11th
10:00am AEDT
Virtual

Our Trainers

Our trainers are Australia’s leading payroll experts with real world experience and a passion for helping others succeed. They bring clarity, confidence and practical insight to every session, turning complex payroll topics into learning that truly sticks.

Louise Missen

Like most payroll professionals, Louise fell into the payroll world many moons ago, almost by mistake. She now has over fifteen years’ experience in Australian payroll, working for a number of great Australian brands in different industries. With all this knowledge Louise now focuses on training and supporting our members and students to grow their payroll knowledge.

Away from the office, Louise can often be found spending time with family and friends. She lives by the quote ‘Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you’  by Misty Copeland.

Jacqueline Carceller

Jacqueline brings calm, capability, and a touch of creative flair to everything she does. By day, she’s known for her sharp attention to detail and payroll knowledge. By night, you’ll find her curled up with a good book, proving that quiet achievers often run the world.

Her dog, Calvin, self appointed CEO of the household,  keeps operations in check, while her macramé creations add a little handmade charm to her downtime. If there’s a gathering, Jacqueline’s legendary grazing boards could make even a MasterChef contestant weep with envy. She’s proof that precision and creativity can be the perfect match.

Maria Nikoletatos

Maria was APA’s very first employee, and to this day, she’s still the most entertaining. Known affectionately as our resident payroll nerd, Maria has an unmatched passion for getting payroll right. She’s the person who actually enjoys reading payroll legislation in her spare time (yes, really) and her reputation for razor sharp knowledge is legendary.

As one of APA’s most enthusiastic trainers and our living, breathing knowledge base, Maria is the go to for even the trickiest payroll questions. If she doesn’t know the answer… well, no one does.