Human Resources

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Payroll Officer

A Payroll Officer manages an organisation's payroll by processing wages, maintaining employee records, and ensuring accurate tax and deductions.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultants help organisations hire staff by advertising vacancies, screening applications, conducting interviews, and arranging tests.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Advanced

Human Resources Assistant

A Human Resources Assistant supports the HR Manager by maintaining records, assisting with recruitment, and addressing employee concerns.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Talent Acquisition Specialist

A Talent Acquisition Specialist recruits staff, manages job postings, reviews applications, and conducts interviews, often specialising in specific industries.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

Human Resources Manager

A Human Resources Manager oversees workforce management, linking employees and management while handling recruitment, training, and conflict resolution.

Avg yearly income $124,800
Skill level Advanced

Human Resources Director

A Human Resources Director oversees workforce strategy and productivity, enhancing organisational culture while addressing staff management needs.

Avg yearly income $224,900
Skill level Advanced

Employee Relations Manager

An Employee Relations Manager oversees employee interests by developing policies, negotiating contracts, and resolving disputes within the organisation.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Training and Development Manager

A Training and Development Manager designs and implements training programmes to enhance employee skills and align them with organisational goals.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition Managers oversee recruitment, developing strategies to attract and retain talent while aligning efforts with organisational goals.

Avg yearly income $119,600
Skill level Unknown

Compensation and Benefits Manager

A Compensation and Benefits Manager designs and oversees employee pay and benefits programmes, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with regulations.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Unknown

Recruitment Manager

Recruitment Managers oversee hiring to attract top talent, collaborating with departments and candidates to meet staffing goals through strategic recruitment.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in human resources

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$3,420 - $8,465
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer Accounts Officer
Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk BAS Agent Payroll Clerk
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk BAS Agent Payroll Clerk + 5 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Online
8 - 18 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant
Talent Acquisition Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant Talent Acquisition Specialist + 1 more
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Payroll Officer
Human Resources Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Payroll Officer Human Resources Assistant + 1 more
BSB60420

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $8,568
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Senior Administrator General Manager
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Area Manager Regional Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist Team Administrator
+ 5 more
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Senior Administrator General Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Area Manager Regional Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist Team Administrator + 5 more
BSB60320

Advanced Diploma of Human Resource Management
Online
18 months
$6,095
  • At least 4 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Human Resource Management or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director
  • At least 4 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Human Resource Management or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director
BSB50320 & BSB50120

Dual Diploma of Human Resource Management & Diploma of Business (Operations)
Online
12 months
$5,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager
FNS50222

Diploma of Accounting
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 36 months
$0 - $16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper
Accounts Receivable Officer Assistant Accountant BAS Agent Accounts Clerk
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Assistant Accountant BAS Agent Accounts Clerk + 4 more
FNS41820

Certificate IV in Financial Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Credit Officer Lending Officer
Insurance Consultant Insurance Broker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Credit Officer Lending Officer Insurance Consultant Insurance Broker + 2 more
FNS50422

Diploma of Payroll Services
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $4,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer BAS Agent Payroll Clerk
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer BAS Agent Payroll Clerk
CHC81315

Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Career Coach Human Resource Advisor Career Counsellor
Talent Acquisition Specialist Employment Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Career Coach Human Resource Advisor Career Counsellor Talent Acquisition Specialist Employment Consultant + 2 more

Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Leadership
Online
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager Training and Development Manager
Human Resources Director Employee Relations Manager Talent Acquisition Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager Training and Development Manager Human Resources Director Employee Relations Manager Talent Acquisition Manager + 3 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Finance)
On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Financial Assistant Payroll Officer Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer + 3 more
BSBSS00105

Human Resources Foundations Skill Set
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Employee Relations Manager Human Resource Advisor Human Resources Director
Human Resources Manager People and Culture Manager Recruitment Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Employee Relations Manager Human Resource Advisor Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager People and Culture Manager Recruitment Consultant + 3 more

Graduate Certificate in Data Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $35,552
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workforce Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Data Analyst
Data Consultant Market Research Analyst Data Scientist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Workforce Analyst Business Intelligence Analyst Data Analyst Data Consultant Market Research Analyst Data Scientist + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Gender Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equal Opportunity Officer Human Rights Activist Social Researcher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equal Opportunity Officer Human Rights Activist Social Researcher

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychological Researcher Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist
Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Research Assistant Psychologist Recruitment Manager Data Analyst Life Coach Brand Manager Education Officer Behavioural Psychologist EAP Psychologist
+ 12 more

Bachelor of Arts (Socio-Legal Studies)
On Campus
3 years
$50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminal Investigator Business Consultant Government Consultant
Correctional Officer Human Resources Officer Journalist Policy Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminal Investigator Business Consultant Government Consultant Correctional Officer Human Resources Officer Journalist Policy Analyst + 4 more

Bachelor of Business (Management and Leadership)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Manager Human Resources Manager Management Consultant
Operations Manager Managing Director
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Manager Human Resources Manager Management Consultant Operations Manager Managing Director + 2 more

Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $67,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager Talent Acquisition Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager Talent Acquisition Manager
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Further reading

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