Government and Public Sector Courses

Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator Biosecurity Officer Government Investigator Marriage Celebrant Civil Celebrant Waste Management Officer Street Cleaner Museum Assistant

Study areas

Arts and Culture

Discover how to turn your passion for literature, arts, and culture into a fulfilling career with courses in library, museum, and gallery management.

Career opportunities Library Assistant Museum Assistant Curator Librarian Archivist Museum Curator Heritage Consultant Historian Art Historian Conservator Heritage Specialist Art Curator Gallery Manager Senior Curator Museum Director Museum Administrator Cultural Advisor Historical Researcher Gallery Curator Festival Producer Theatre Director View all

Australian Defence Force

Learn how to meet the Australian Defence Force's standards and enhance your application with nationally recognised courses in fields like IT, comm...

Career opportunities Australian Defence Force Worker Human Resources Manager Logistics Administrator Administrative Coordinator Aviation Manager Aeronautical Engineer Drone Operator Helicopter Pilot Firefighter Cyber Security Consultant Aerospace Engineer Mechanical Engineer Ambulance Service Paramedic Dentist View all

Border Security & Customs

Gain expertise in legislation, policy, and procedures, preparing for roles from officer assistants to protection officers, with prospects of impactful...

Career opportunities Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator Customs and Border Protection Officer Security Consultant Security Manager Biosecurity Officer Customs Broker National Security Adviser Security Dog Handler Intelligence Officer View all

Celebrancy

Learn how to craft unforgettable moments as a civil celebrant, specialising in conducting weddings, funerals, and various ceremonies.

Career opportunities Marriage Celebrant Civil Celebrant

Correctional Services

Learn how to make a real difference in correctional services, gaining skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and understanding the Australian leg...

Career opportunities Prison Officer Correctional Officer Correctional Supervisor Correctional Case Manager Correctional Emergency Response Officer Community Corrections Officer Criminologist Parole Officer Probation Officer View all

Local Government

Drive community change and lead in the public sector with accredited local government courses, covering leadership, compliance, and supervision.

Career opportunities Public Servant Local Government Administration Officer Local Government Customer Service Assistant Community Engagement Officer Government Accountant Local Government Officer Local Government Project Manager Council Member Investigation Manager Workplace Inspector Council Maintenance Worker Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Planning Officer Environmental Health Officer Government Policy Advisor Policy Adviser Policy Officer Policy Analyst Government Consultant Diplomat Public Health Officer International Development Worker Policy Specialist Political Adviser Public Service Officer Policymaker Community Engagement Coordinator Government Relations Manager Government Agent Foreign Affairs Adviser Policy Writer Policy Researcher Public Health Researcher Lobbyist Human Rights Officer Political Analyst Ministerial Advisor Ministerial Liaison Officer Human Rights Advocate Foreign Service Officer Policy Manager Senior Policy Officer Public Health Consultant Public Administrator Political Consultant Public Health Analyst International Development Consultant Public Affairs Consultant Government Investigator View all

Police and Law Enforcement

Learn how you can make a difference in law enforcement, specialising in areas such as criminal law, social justice, and conflict resolution.

Career opportunities Police Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Project Manager (Police Force) Crime Prevention Officer Law Enforcement Officer Detective Crime Analyst Chief of Police Police Sergeant Sheriff View all

Public Safety

Safeguard communities and make an impact in public safety. Specialise in areas like emergency services, law enforcement, and disaster management.

Career opportunities Volunteer Firefighter Firefighter Fire Warden Chief Warden Law Enforcement Officer Public Affairs Consultant View all

Recycling and Waste Management

Contribute to a sustainable future in waste management, specialising in roles from recycling plant operations to garbage truck driving.

Career opportunities Footpath Sweeper Street Cleaner Waste Management Officer Recycling Officer Landfill Supervisor View all

Water Management

Get the skills you need to work at water treatment plants as a trainee, general hand, team leader, or senior manager.

Career opportunities Surface Water Operator Water Plant Operator Assistant Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant Water Treatment Technician Water Plant Operator Wastewater Plant Operator Hydrographer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Irrigation Field Officer Water Networks Operator Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) View all

Popular education and training courses

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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.
Compensation and Benefits Manager Recruitment Manager Employee Relations Manager
HR Business Partner Organisational Development Consultant Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources Director Learning and Development Manager Human Resources Manager
+ 6 more
CPP20218

Certificate II in Security Operations
On Campus, Online
3 weeks
$20 - $1,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator
Crowd Controller Bodyguard
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator Crowd Controller Bodyguard + 2 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Administration)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $5,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ticketing Coordinator Local Government Administration Officer Customer Service Officer
Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Executive Assistant Receptionist Accounts Clerk Business Administrator Administrative Assistant
+ 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.
Area Manager Regional Manager Human Resources Manager
General Manager Research and Development Manager Change Management Consultant Development 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.
Area Manager Regional Manager Human Resources Manager General Manager Research and Development Manager Change Management Consultant Development Manager Digital Transformation Manager + 5 more
BSB51319

Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Online
12 months
$0 - $3,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Consultant Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant
Safety Officer Chief Warden Operational Risk Manager Work Health and Safety Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Consultant Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Safety Officer Chief Warden Operational Risk Manager Work Health and Safety Officer + 4 more
CPP30321

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laundry Worker Housekeeper Cleaner
Commercial Cleaner Street Cleaner
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laundry Worker Housekeeper Cleaner Commercial Cleaner Street Cleaner + 2 more

Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
On Campus, Online
24 months
$25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Product Development Engineer Automotive Engineer Aeronautical Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer Project Engineer Mechanical Engineer Maintenance Engineer Design Engineer Aerospace Engineer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Product Development Engineer Automotive Engineer Aeronautical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Project Engineer Mechanical Engineer Maintenance Engineer Design Engineer Aerospace Engineer + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
On Campus, Online
36 months
$37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Engineer Robotics Engineer Mechanical Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer Automotive Engineer Product Development Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Engineer Robotics Engineer Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Automotive Engineer Product Development Engineer + 3 more
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$99 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Childcare Worker Aged Care Worker
Disability Support Worker Pool Lifeguard Australian Defence Force Worker First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide Crowd Controller
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Childcare Worker Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Pool Lifeguard Australian Defence Force Worker First Aider Outdoor Adventure Guide Crowd Controller + 6 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.
Strategy Manager Organisational Development Consultant Training and Development Manager
Business Development Manager Change Manager Learning and Development Manager Human Resources Manager
+ 4 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.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Workplace Relations Officer
Human Resources Officer Organisational Development Consultant People and Culture Manager HR Business Partner
+ 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.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Workplace Relations Officer Human Resources Officer Organisational Development Consultant People and Culture Manager HR Business Partner + 4 more
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biosecurity Officer Investigator Compliance Coordinator
Compliance Officer Government Investigator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biosecurity Officer Investigator Compliance Coordinator Compliance Officer Government Investigator + 2 more
11130NAT

Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waste Management Officer Environmental Officer Sustainability Officer
Sustainability Advisor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waste Management Officer Environmental Officer Sustainability Officer Sustainability Advisor + 1 more
CPP30619

Certificate III in Investigative Services
Online
16 months
$1,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Private Investigator Investigator Security Officer
Criminal Investigator Intelligence Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Private Investigator Investigator Security Officer Criminal Investigator Intelligence Officer + 2 more
CPP40919

Certificate IV in Waste Management
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Manager Environmental Compliance Officer Environmental Officer
Waste Management Officer Landfill Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Manager Environmental Compliance Officer Environmental Officer Waste Management Officer Landfill Supervisor + 2 more
CPP40719

Certificate IV in Security Management
Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Consultant Security Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Consultant Security Manager
CPP31418

Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
Blended, On Campus
3 weeks
$1,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Security Guard Bodyguard
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Security Guard Bodyguard
AVI20118

Certificate II in Transport Security Protection
Blended, On Campus
7 days
$51 - $1,750
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Security Guard Air Cargo Examination Officer
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Security Guard Air Cargo Examination Officer
PSP50316

Diploma of Government Security
Online
12 months
$3,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Security Manager Security Consultant
Security Analyst Intelligence Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Security Manager Security Consultant Security Analyst Intelligence Officer + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fluid Power Engineer Mechanical Fitter Mechanical Engineer
Hydraulic Mechanic Mechanical Technician Maintenance Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fluid Power Engineer Mechanical Fitter Mechanical Engineer Hydraulic Mechanic Mechanical Technician Maintenance Engineer + 3 more
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What type of course is right for me?

Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

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