Graduate Diploma in Health Leadership and Management

About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Health Leadership and Management at UNSW develops practical leadership and management capability for health and care settings. You’ll build skills in planning and governance, leading people and change, quality and safety, and improving services within complex health systems. Designed for health professionals seeking formal management training, this graduate diploma supports progression into leadership roles across the health sector.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue leadership and management roles across hospitals, community health, aged care, government and non-government health organisations. Potential pathways include health service manager, program or project manager, clinical service lead, quality and safety coordinator, operations manager, and policy or planning roles. This Graduate Diploma in Health Leadership and Management supports career advancement in health services leadership. 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)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)