Graduate Diploma in Local Government

About the course

In the dynamic context of rapid technological and socioeconomic change, the local government sector needs agile leaders and managers who have a strategic understanding of the evolving needs and priorities of both the councils and the communities they serve. The Graduate Diploma in Local Government is an innovative postgraduate program, designed to improve the capabilities of local government professionals. It offers a distinctive blend of academic insights, practitioner-based learning and actionable research application.

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)