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

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

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 Beginner

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

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

Research and Development Manager

A Research and Development Manager leads projects to innovate or enhance products, managing teams, experiments, and data analysis across industries.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

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 Advanced

Business Services Manager

A Business Services Manager handles specialist admin tasks, supports management, oversees staff, and ensures timely financial reporting.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

Leadership Coach

A Leadership Coach guides individuals and teams in enhancing leadership skills and achieving professional goals through tailored coaching sessions.

Avg yearly income $78,000
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 Beginner

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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in leadership and management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $8,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Manager Sales Manager Team Leader
Customer Service Manager Project Manager Business Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Manager Sales Manager Team Leader Customer Service Manager Project Manager Business Manager + 3 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$0 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Coordinator Service Manager Project Coordinator
Supervisor Team Leader
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Coordinator Service Manager Project Coordinator Supervisor Team Leader + 2 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 Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist
Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant + 2 more
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Recruitment Manager Organisational Development Consultant HR Business Partner
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Learning and Development Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager Talent Acquisition Manager
+ 6 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $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
+ 6 more
  • 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 + 6 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $6,422
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Customer Service Manager Office Manager
Executive Assistant Compliance Officer Business Development Manager Operations Manager Project Officer Administration Manager Business Manager
+ 7 more
BSB60420

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $9,800
  • 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.
Research and Development Manager Change Management Consultant Development Manager
Area Manager Regional Manager Human Resources Manager General Manager Digital Transformation Manager
+ 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.
Research and Development Manager Change Management Consultant Development Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Human Resources Manager General Manager Digital Transformation Manager + 5 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Operations Coordinator Operations Manager
Supply Chain Manager Project Coordinator Warehouse Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager Production Manager Operations Specialist
+ 7 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.
Operations Specialist Operations Analyst Project Coordinator
Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Operations Officer Business Support Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Specialist Operations Analyst Project Coordinator Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Operations Officer Business Support Officer + 5 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Business Development)
Online
12 months
$3,595 - $4,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Development Manager Sales Manager Project Coordinator
Business Adviser Partnerships Manager Strategic Planner Market Research Analyst Business Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Development Manager Sales Manager Project Coordinator Business Adviser Partnerships Manager Strategic Planner Market Research Analyst Business Analyst + 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 Organisational Development Consultant People and Culture Manager
Learning Consultant Leadership Coach Performance Coach
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning and Development Manager Organisational Development Consultant People and Culture Manager Learning Consultant Leadership Coach Performance Coach + 3 more
BSB80320

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
Blended, Online
18 months
$12,995
  • 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.
Executive Director Partnerships Manager Cluster Manager
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Strategy Manager General Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Board Member Innovation Strategist Global Management Consultant
+ 7 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.
Executive Director Partnerships Manager Cluster Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Strategy Manager General Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Board Member Innovation Strategist Global Management Consultant + 7 more
10857NAT

Certificate IV in Business and Personal Coaching
Online
4 months
$10,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Leadership Coach Life Coach Career Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Leadership Coach Life Coach Career Coach
BSB50120

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

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

Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Leadership)
Online
12 months
$57,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entrepreneur Business Development Manager Project Manager
Operations Manager Account Director Product Manager Innovation Strategist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entrepreneur Business Development Manager Project Manager Operations Manager Account Director Product Manager Innovation Strategist + 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.
Team Leader Office Manager Compliance Officer
Archivist Records Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Office Manager Compliance Officer Archivist Records Manager + 2 more

Product Management: Transform
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Innovation Manager Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager
Product Manager Product Specialist Digital Transformation Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Innovation Manager Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Product Manager Product Specialist Digital Transformation Manager + 3 more

Service Design: Elevate
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UX Designer Product Designer Innovation Manager
Digital Business Strategist Service Designer Service Delivery Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UX Designer Product Designer Innovation Manager Digital Business Strategist Service Designer Service Delivery Manager + 3 more

Service Design: Foundations
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Experience Manager Design Strategist Service Designer
Operations Manager UX Designer Product Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Experience Manager Design Strategist Service Designer Operations Manager UX Designer Product Manager + 3 more
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Discover theory and best practice for quality risk management, injury prevention, evacuation planning and incident response necessary to save lives in...

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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?

6th May 2021)

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