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Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership

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1 year or part-time equivalent

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AUD $ 28,100

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Course overview

Coordinate health services to deliver better outcomes

The effective management of health services is of vital importance to both the health sector and the broader community. Health service managers are responsible for the business of health care. Their skills are used to develop strategies to maximise the efficient, effective and equitable delivery of health services in a diverse range of health settings. The Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership degree is designed to equip students with the knowledge, competencies and professional attitudes to undertake managerial roles and to provide leadership within the health sector.

Course units

You need to complete six core units and two electives for a total of 96 credit points.

Contemporary Health Management

12 credit points

Health System Challenges and Opportunities

12 credit points

Population Health

12 credit points

Leadership in Health Care

12 credit points

Health Economics: Applications and Policy

12 credit points

Healthcare Law and Ethics

12 credit points

Choose 2 from the following

Disaster Risk Management in Health and Community Services

12 credit points

Disaster Planning and Preparedness

12 credit points

Disaster Response and Recovery

12 credit points

Leadership in Disaster Management

12 credit points

Quality Management in Health

12 credit points

Policy, Governance and Justice

12 credit points

Healthy Ageing

12 credit points

Entry requirements

You can gain entry into the Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership with the following:

1-year program

  • A completed recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher) in health, business or law

or

  • a completed recognised bachelor’s degree in any other discipline with at least three years (full-time or equivalent) experience working in health management at a middle to senior level. Middle to senior-level experience is defined as experience in supervising or leadership (e.g. with responsibility for decision-making, teamwork, quality assurance and/or policy development).

Course outcomes

Graduates of this course will be skilled across a range of topics and will be able to analyse complex situations and make informed decisions that support efficient and outcomes-led healthcare delivery.

Skills and tools in this course

  • Adaptability
  • Analysis of complex situations
  • Communication to a diverse audience
  • Lead change
  • Manage projects
  • Stakeholder engagement

Potential career opportunities

Facilities manager

Direct the daily operations of buildings and other facilities belonging to a public or private organisation.

  • Average Salary

    $115,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +4.2%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Human resources manager

Lead a team to foster a productive and safe work environment for employees.

  • Average Salary

    $130,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +16.3%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Program manager

Supervise and organise activities to ensure that project goals align with a company's objectives and to make sure those projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the required quality standards.

  • Average Salary

    $129,999

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +12.1%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Policy adviser

Research, analyse and provide strategic advice on complex legal policy issues and support their implementation.

  • Average Salary

    $105,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4.5/5

  • Industry Growth

    8.7%

, 2026

Change manager

Manage the smooth implementation of large changes to an organisation.

  • Average Salary

    $145,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +32.2%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

This course is not accredited by any professional bodies.

Any experience in the health field could help you with this course, however it is not essential to be successful.

Yes, upon completion of this Graduate Diploma, you can progress to our Master of Health Management and Leadership.

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