Leadership and Management

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

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 Unknown

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

Assistant Manager

An Assistant Manager leads a team and supports other managers, requiring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Avg yearly income $81,120
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 Unknown

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 Unknown

Development Manager

A Development Manager drives project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while managing teams and resources.

Avg yearly income $149,760
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

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

Business Leader

Business Leaders oversee operations and strategy in organisations, guiding teams while managing finances and representing the company externally.

Avg yearly income $114,140
Skill level Unknown

Managing Director

A Managing Director leads a company's operations and strategy, focusing on policies, staff management, and financial stability to achieve growth.

Avg yearly income $239,980
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 leadership and management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
Project Coordinator Assistant Manager General Manager Area Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Assistant Manager General Manager Area Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator + 8 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader
Supervisor Project Coordinator Area Manager Administration Manager Presales Consultant Business Administrator Business Support Officer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Area Manager Administration Manager Presales Consultant Business Administrator Business Support Officer + 7 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Business Development)
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Franchisee Independent Contractor Operations Manager
Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Business Development Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Franchisee Independent Contractor Operations Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Business Development Manager + 3 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Team Administrator General Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Team Administrator General Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager + 6 more

Graduate Certificate in Civil Engineering: Structural
Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Planning Engineer Civil Design Engineer
Engineering Consultant Engineering Manager Structural Engineer Structural Project Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Planning Engineer Civil Design Engineer Engineering Consultant Engineering Manager Structural Engineer Structural Project Manager + 4 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $3,420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Supervisor Team Leader
Business Support Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Supervisor Team Leader Business Support Officer + 1 more
BSB40320

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $3,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Department Manager Franchisee
Independent Contractor Office Manager Retail Manager Retail Supervisor Retail Team Leader Small Business Owner Store Manager Corporate Services Manager
+ 8 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Cyber Security)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Manager
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Franchisee Independent Contractor
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Operations Manager Operations Coordinator Area Manager Business Support Officer
+ 7 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Leadership)
Online
12 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Organisational Development)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Office Manager Small Business Owner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Office Manager Small Business Owner

Bachelor of Applied Business (Management)
Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Operations Manager Small Business Owner
Team Leader Financial Analyst Business Development Manager Entrepreneur Sales Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Operations Manager Small Business Owner Team Leader Financial Analyst Business Development Manager Entrepreneur Sales Manager + 5 more

Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship
Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entrepreneur Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Small Business Owner
Sales Manager Economist Corporate Services Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entrepreneur Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Small Business Owner Sales Manager Economist Corporate Services Manager + 3 more

Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Leadership)
Online
12 months
$57,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Marketing Manager Operations Manager
Product Manager Business Development Manager Entrepreneur Account Director
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Marketing Manager Operations Manager Product Manager Business Development Manager Entrepreneur Account Director + 4 more
BSB50120

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

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Civil: Structural)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Construction Engineer Structural Engineer
Structural Project Manager Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineer Construction Engineer Structural Engineer Structural Project Manager Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Manager + 3 more

Design Thinking for Innovation: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Strategist Product Manager Service Designer
Creative Entrepreneur Entrepreneur Innovation Strategist Innovation Manager Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Strategist Product Manager Service Designer Creative Entrepreneur Entrepreneur Innovation Strategist Innovation Manager Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer + 6 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management (Change)
Online
12 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Office Manager Supervisor
Team Leader
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Office Manager Supervisor Team Leader + 1 more

Bachelor of Business
On Campus
12 - 36 months
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Consultant Business Services Manager Business Specialist
Change And Communications Manager Management Consultant General Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Consultant Business Services Manager Business Specialist Change And Communications Manager Management Consultant General Manager + 3 more
11210NAT

Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Franchisee Entrepreneur
Corporate Services Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Franchisee Entrepreneur Corporate Services Manager + 1 more
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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management?

5th July 2021

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

20th April 2021

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

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