Certificate III in Health Administration

About the course

This entry-level Certificate III in Health Administration develops practical skills for working in medical administration settings. You’ll build capability in professional communication with clients and health professionals, handling challenging situations, using medical terminology, and organising personal work tasks. The course is designed to support employment in growing frontline health administration roles at Certificate III level in health sciences. The programme introduces business operations, customer service, and administrative leadership for commercial workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting the day-to-day operations of health services, with skills suited to reception and administrative tasks in medical environments. Typical outcomes include work as a medical receptionist, admissions clerk, or medical administrator in clinics, hospitals, and other health service organisations. This qualification supports entry to workforce roles at Certificate III level in health sciences. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)