Human Resources

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

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

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

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

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 Advanced

HR Business Partner

HR Business Partners align HR strategies with business objectives, focusing on workforce planning, employee relations, and talent development.

Avg yearly income $60,320
Skill level Advanced

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 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

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

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 Administrator

Human Resources Administrators support HR operations by managing records, processing payroll, and assisting with recruitment and policy compliance.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Multicultural Liaison Officer

A Multicultural Liaison Officer promotes understanding among diverse cultural groups, implementing strategies for inclusion and addressing cultural concerns.

Avg yearly income $92,300
Skill level Advanced

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

Human Resources Officer

A Human Resources Officer manages human capital by assisting with recruitment, onboarding, training, and addressing employee queries while supporting performance management.

Avg yearly income $79,300
Skill level Advanced

IT Recruitment Consultant

An IT Recruitment Consultant finds candidates for IT roles, collaborating with employers, conducting interviews, and managing contract negotiations.

Avg yearly income $101,920
Skill level Advanced

Human Resource Advisor

Human Resources Advisors support management and staff by providing HR services like recruitment, training, and compliance, ensuring smooth HR operations.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in human resources

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$1,200 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager
Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant + 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.
Recruitment Manager Organisational Development Consultant Employee Relations Manager
HR Business Partner Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Talent Acquisition Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager
+ 5 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
Blended, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Underwriter Administration Officer Office Assistant
Executive Assistant Human Resources Assistant Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Underwriter Administration Officer Office Assistant Executive Assistant Human Resources Assistant Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant + 4 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Organisational Development)
Blended, Online
12 - 14 months
$1,499 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Change Manager Business Development Manager
Strategy Manager Organisational Development Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Change Manager Business Development Manager Strategy Manager Organisational Development Consultant + 2 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Finance)
Online, Traineeship
12 months
$2,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer
Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer + 2 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.
General Manager Account Director Executive Director
HR Business Partner Digital Business Strategist Senior Business Analyst Creative Entrepreneur Chief Operating Officer (COO) Procurement Specialist Business Administrator PMO Manager
+ 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.
General Manager Account Director Executive Director HR Business Partner Digital Business Strategist Senior Business Analyst Creative Entrepreneur Chief Operating Officer (COO) Procurement Specialist Business Administrator PMO Manager + 8 more
BSB60420

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Online
18 months
$4,595 - $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.
Area Manager Change Management Consultant General Manager
Human Resources Manager
+ 1 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.
Area Manager Change Management Consultant General Manager Human Resources Manager + 1 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Leadership)
Online
12 - 14 months
$3,595 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Services Manager Sales Manager Project Manager
General Manager Marketing Manager Supervisor Human Resources Manager Team Leader Business Relationship Manager Business Adviser
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Services Manager Sales Manager Project Manager General Manager Marketing Manager Supervisor Human Resources Manager Team Leader Business Relationship Manager Business Adviser + 7 more
BSB60320

Advanced Diploma of Human Resource Management
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$2,199 - $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.
Organisational Development Consultant People and Culture Manager HR Business Partner
Workplace Relations Officer Human Resources Officer Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager
+ 4 more
  • At least 4 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Human Resource Management or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Organisational Development Consultant People and Culture Manager HR Business Partner Workplace Relations Officer Human Resources Officer Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager + 4 more
FNS50222

Diploma of Accounting
Online
12 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Assistant Accountant Accounts Officer
Bookkeeper Tax Agent Business Services Accountant Credit Controller BAS Agent
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Assistant Accountant Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Tax Agent Business Services Accountant Credit Controller BAS Agent + 5 more
11144NAT

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

Bachelor of Applied Business (Management)
Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Management Consultant Entrepreneur Operations Manager
Small Business Owner Sales Manager Business Development Manager Project Manager Team Leader General Manager Human Resources Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Management Consultant Entrepreneur Operations Manager Small Business Owner Sales Manager Business Development Manager Project Manager Team Leader General Manager Human Resources Manager + 7 more
FNSSS00004

BAS Agent Registration Skill Set
Online
3 months
$495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Bookkeeper Payroll Officer
BAS Agent
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Bookkeeper Payroll Officer BAS Agent + 1 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Financial Administration)
Online
15 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer
Payroll Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer Payroll Officer + 1 more
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.
HR Business Partner Human Resources Administrator Operations Coordinator
Human Resources Officer Operations Manager Human Resources Manager Recruitment Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HR Business Partner Human Resources Administrator Operations Coordinator Human Resources Officer Operations Manager Human Resources Manager Recruitment Consultant + 4 more
BSB80120

Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 48 months
$0 - $36,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Manager RTO Manager Learning and Development Manager
Education Manager Training and Development Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Manager RTO Manager Learning and Development Manager Education Manager Training and Development Manager + 2 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.
Credit Officer Assistant Underwriter Payroll Officer
Compliance Officer Lending Officer Customer Relationship Manager Tax Agent Loan Administrator Banking Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Assistant Underwriter Payroll Officer Compliance Officer Lending Officer Customer Relationship Manager Tax Agent Loan Administrator Banking Officer + 6 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 Accounts Officer Payroll Clerk
Accounting Clerk Human Resources Officer BAS Agent Compensation and Benefits Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Accounts Officer Payroll Clerk Accounting Clerk Human Resources Officer BAS Agent Compensation and Benefits Manager + 4 more
CHC81315

Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice
Blended, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Career Counsellor Career Coach Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Career Counsellor Career Coach Talent Acquisition Specialist

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