Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

About the course

This graduate certificate develops core knowledge of human resource management and industrial relations, focusing on contemporary employment issues and changing local and global work practices. Designed for graduates from other disciplines or professionals with substantial experience, it builds capability in people management and provides a pathway to further study in a graduate diploma or master’s program. It is a Graduate Certificate in Business & Commerce.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting people and employment functions across sectors, including HR advisory, employee relations, HR operations and workforce support roles. The course strengthens capability to respond to workplace change, apply HR and IR concepts to business scenarios, and progress into more specialised HR responsibilities or further postgraduate study. It is a Graduate Certificate in Business & Commerce. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)