Leadership and Management

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

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

Team Leader

Team Leaders oversee small teams, manage daily outputs, provide training, and handle admin tasks across various industries.

Avg yearly income $102,700
Skill level Advanced

Supervisor

Supervisors manage teams, ensuring production meets standards while overseeing safety, rosters, training, and completing admin tasks.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Operations Manager

Operations Managers coordinate daily business operations, overseeing staff, budgets, targets, and strategic planning while ensuring teamwork.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

A Chief Operating Officer oversees daily operations, drives strategic planning, ensures compliance, and fosters effective communication within an organisation.

Avg yearly income $234,000
Skill level Advanced

Business Manager

A Business Manager oversees operations, develops strategies, manages budgets, and drives growth by liaising with stakeholders and improving processes.

Avg yearly income $118,040
Skill level Advanced

Partnerships Manager

Partnerships Managers develop and maintain key relationships to drive growth, negotiating agreements and coordinating with teams to achieve strategic goals.

Avg yearly income $119,600
Skill level Advanced

Program Leader

A Program Leader oversees and manages projects within an organisation, ensuring goals are met by coordinating activities, resources, and teams.

Avg yearly income $132,028
Skill level Advanced

Corporate Services Manager

Corporate Services Managers oversee daily operations and business administration, leading teams in finance, HR, compliance, and strategic planning.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Innovation Manager

An Innovation Manager drives initiatives, develops new products, and fosters creativity to enhance organisational efficiency and competitiveness.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Commercial Manager

A Commercial Manager develops and oversees a company's commercial strategy, focusing on profitability, budgets, contracts, and market trends to drive growth.

Avg yearly income $169,000
Skill level Advanced

Strategy Consultant

Strategy Consultants advise organisations on improving performance and achieving long-term goals by analysing markets, assessing strengths and weaknesses, and developing strategies.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

Engineering Manager

An Engineering Manager oversees teams and projects, ensuring technical solutions are delivered successfully while managing resources and compliance.

Avg yearly income $124,800
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in leadership and management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$1,250 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Coordinator Service Manager Project Coordinator
Team Leader Supervisor Workplace Trainer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Coordinator Service Manager Project Coordinator Team Leader Supervisor Workplace Trainer + 3 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$1,499 - $8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engagement Manager Business Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Customer Service Manager Team Leader Project Manager Sales Manager Operations Manager Property Administrator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engagement Manager Business Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Customer Service Manager Team Leader Project Manager Sales Manager Operations Manager Property Administrator + 6 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$972 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Assistant Office Manager Team Leader
Project Coordinator Operations Coordinator Project Officer Administration Manager Business Administrator Business Support Officer Public Service Officer
+ 7 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
8 - 24 months
$1,250 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant
Recruitment Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist + 2 more
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Recruitment Manager
HR Business Partner Employee Relations Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager Organisational Development Consultant
+ 5 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 - 14 months
$1,499 - $6,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Office Manager Customer Service Manager
Executive Assistant Business Development Manager Operations Manager Project Officer Administration Manager Engagement Manager Business Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO)
+ 8 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management
Online
12 - 18 months
$3,595 - $6,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Project Scheduler Project Officer
Program Manager Project Coordinator Project Administrator Project Manager Project Director
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Project Scheduler Project Officer Program Manager Project Coordinator Project Administrator Project Manager Project Director + 5 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Supervisor Team Leader
Operations Officer Office Manager Operations Analyst Operations Specialist Business Support Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Supervisor Team Leader Operations Officer Office Manager Operations Analyst Operations Specialist Business Support Officer + 5 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 - 14 months
$1,499 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Coordinator Business Support Officer Operations Specialist
Warehouse Manager Logistics Manager Production Manager Operations Officer Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager Project Coordinator
+ 7 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Business Development)
Online
12 - 14 months
$3,595 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strategic Planner Business Adviser Market Research Analyst
Partnerships Manager Business Analyst Project Coordinator Sales Manager Business Development Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strategic Planner Business Adviser Market Research Analyst Partnerships Manager Business Analyst Project Coordinator Sales Manager Business Development Manager + 5 more
BSB60120

Advanced Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$2,199 - $4,595
  • 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.
Senior Business Analyst PMO Manager Account Director
General Manager Business Administrator Procurement Specialist Digital Business Strategist HR Business Partner Executive Director Chief Operating Officer (COO) Creative Entrepreneur
+ 8 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.
Senior Business Analyst PMO Manager Account Director General Manager Business Administrator Procurement Specialist Digital Business Strategist HR Business Partner Executive Director Chief Operating Officer (COO) Creative Entrepreneur + 8 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Leadership)
Online
12 - 14 months
$3,595 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Adviser Business Relationship Manager Supervisor
General Manager Team Leader Human Resources Manager Project Manager Marketing Manager Sales Manager Corporate Services Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Adviser Business Relationship Manager Supervisor General Manager Team Leader Human Resources Manager Project Manager Marketing Manager Sales Manager Corporate Services Manager + 7 more
CHC50221

Diploma of School Age Education and Care
Online
18 months
$700 - $2,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Leader Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Program Coordinator
Education Assistant Program Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Leader Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Program Coordinator Education Assistant Program Officer + 2 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management)
Online
14 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Office Manager Team Leader
Records Manager Archivist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Office Manager Team Leader Records Manager Archivist + 2 more
BSB80320

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
On Campus
52 weeks
$12,000
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
Innovation Strategist General Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Cluster Manager Strategy Manager Executive Director Chief Operating Officer (COO) Partnerships Manager
+ 5 more
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
Innovation Strategist General Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Cluster Manager Strategy Manager Executive Director Chief Operating Officer (COO) Partnerships Manager + 5 more
10857NAT

Certificate IV in Business and Personal Coaching
Online
4 months
$10,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Life Coach Career Coach Leadership Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Life Coach Career Coach Leadership Coach
11144NAT

Diploma of Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
Online
12 months
$15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performance Coach Leadership Coach Organisational Development Consultant
Learning Consultant People and Culture Manager Learning and Development Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performance Coach Leadership Coach Organisational Development Consultant Learning Consultant People and Culture Manager Learning and Development Manager + 3 more
AMP80215

Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness
On Campus
12 months
$25,000
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Economist Livestock Manager Agricultural Consultant
Operations Manager Agricultural Manager Farm Manager Supply Chain Manager
+ 4 more
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Economist Livestock Manager Agricultural Consultant Operations Manager Agricultural Manager Farm Manager Supply Chain Manager + 4 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Leadership)
Online
15 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader Team Leader Supervisor
Assistant Manager Service Manager Workshop Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader Team Leader Supervisor Assistant Manager Service Manager Workshop Manager + 3 more

Bachelor of Applied Business (Management)
Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entrepreneur Management Consultant Operations Manager
Business Development Manager Sales Manager Small Business Owner Project Manager Human Resources Manager Team Leader General Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entrepreneur Management Consultant Operations Manager Business Development Manager Sales Manager Small Business Owner Project Manager Human Resources Manager Team Leader General Manager + 7 more
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Further reading

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What can you do with a Diploma of Leadership and Management?

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What can you do with an Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management?

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If you’d like to take your career in management to the next level, a course in leadership and management may be just what you need. Whether you want to work as a supervisor or team leader or want to kick start your skills in business management, a qualification in this field can boost your employment opportunities.

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