This qualification reflects the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations. These people work independently and report to executive management, directors or boards of management. They undertake a range of functions requiring the application of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with the organisation’s goals and strategic directions.

At this level, workers have responsibility for planning and monitoring service delivery, recruitment and performance management of other paid or unpaid workers, managing risk and contributing to continuous improvement within the scope of their specific role. This may include management of a specific programs or project, or broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Click here to see the course entry requirements for both International and Domestic students.

1. BSBINN601 – Lead and manage organisational change
2. BSBLDR602 – Provide leadership across the organisation
3. BSBFIM601 – Manage finances
4. CHCDIV003 – Manage and promote diversity
5. BSBOPS601 – Develop and implement business plans
6. BSBHRM512 – Develop and manage performance-management processes
7. BSBMGT608 – Manage innovation and continuous improvement
8. BSBCRT611 – Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
9. BSBRSK501 – Manage risk
10. CHCLEG003 – Manage legal and ethical compliance
11. BSBSUS501 – Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
12. CHCMGT001 – Develop, implement and review quality framework
13. CHCMGT003 – Lead the work team

Duration: 64 weeks
Tuition Fee: $15,000
Resource Material Fee: $499 for all prescribed resource materials
Intake Dates: February, March, May, June, July, August, October, November and December.
Delivery Locations: 118 and 123 Queen Street, Melbourne

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to potentially gain employment as a:

• Welfare Centre Manager
• Community Care Manager
• Community Development Manager
• Community Services Coordinator
• Community Work Coordinator
• Coordinator of Volunteer Work
• Neighbourhood Centre Manager
• Project Manager (Community Services)

After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to

• Bachelor of Community Service or Equivalent

Classroom based delivery.

For International Students: 20 hours classroom based training and 10 hours per week of self-study is required.

For Domestic Students: classroom based and/or workplace training based on an agreed training plan that will include self-study.

The College will use the following assessment methods during this course which includes and may not be limited to Written Questions, Assignments, Projects, Case Studies, Activities, Third Party Reports/Logbooks, Portfolio, Simulations, Work Placement, Role Plays, Observations, Tests and Written Assessments.

For information regarding your eligibility for Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer, please email info@rhodescollege.vic.edu.au

This course is designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers in leadership and management roles within the community services sector. It is particularly suited to professionals working in areas such as community services, disability support, aged care, family services, youth work, and not-for-profit organisations who are seeking to progress into senior management and leadership positions.