Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Management

About the course

UNE’s Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Management develops leadership and management capability for those working in the aged care sector. It responds to growing demand created by an ageing population, increased regulatory requirements and more complex service delivery. You’ll build advanced knowledge to help oversee quality aged care services and prepare for management roles in aged care organisations at graduate-certificate level in health management.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue or progress into supervisory and management roles across residential and community aged care services. Career pathways can include aged care manager, care services coordinator, team leader, program or quality/compliance support roles, and management positions in community services and related health and disability organisations. This graduate certificate supports professional advancement in aged care and health services management. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Entry requirements

Entry is based on a bachelor qualification, or five years full-time relevant work experience.

Living Costs in Armidale**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)