Small Business

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

Cafe or Restaurant Manager

Café or Restaurant Managers oversee daily operations, supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and provide excellent customer service.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Small Business Owner

Small businesses in Australia have under 20 staff, often operating with fewer than four employees, managing diverse daily tasks and compliance.

Avg yearly income $56,160
Skill level Unknown

Franchisee

Franchisees run businesses under a franchisor's brand, following strict procedures and managing operations, marketing, and compliance.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Independent Contractor

Independent Contractors run their own businesses, providing services to clients while managing marketing, invoicing, and tax responsibilities.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Unknown

Entrepreneur

An Entrepreneur runs a business or social enterprise, turning unique ideas into profit while managing operations and building a customer base.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Creative Entrepreneur

A Creative Entrepreneur develops innovative ideas in creative industries, managing projects and identifying market opportunities.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in small business

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Franchisee Independent Contractor Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager
+ 7 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager
+ 8 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Business Development)
Online
12 months
$3,595 - $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
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
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus, Online
24 months
$12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motel Manager Gaming Manager Hotel Manager
Restaurant Supervisor Food and Beverage Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Travel Team Leader Kitchen Manager
+ 11 more
BSB30220

Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Small Business Owner Franchisee
Independent Contractor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Small Business Owner Franchisee Independent Contractor + 1 more
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 (Organisational Development)
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $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 Records Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Small Business Owner Business Development Manager Team Leader Information Officer Records Officer + 3 more

Service Design: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Designer Creative Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
Digital Business Strategist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Designer Creative Entrepreneur Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist + 1 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

Service Design: Foundations
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Designer Creative Entrepreneur Entrepreneur
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Designer Creative Entrepreneur Entrepreneur

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Venue Manager
Hotel Manager Event Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Venue Manager Hotel Manager Event Manager + 2 more
SIR50116

Diploma of Retail Leadership
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader Store Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Small Business Owner Franchisee Department Manager Retail Manager Cluster Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader Store Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Small Business Owner Franchisee Department Manager Retail Manager Cluster Manager + 5 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 36 months
$0 - $59,455
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Duty Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 10 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

Graduate Certificate in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 8 months
$0 - $33,336
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Managing Director Senior Administrator
Small Business Owner Business Adviser Management Consultant Risk Manager Entrepreneur
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Managing Director Senior Administrator Small Business Owner Business Adviser Management Consultant Risk Manager Entrepreneur + 5 more
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