Health Administration, Policy and Leadership

About the course

This graduate certificate builds capability for administration, policy and leadership roles in a fast-changing health sector shaped by ageing populations, technology disruption, chronic disease and stronger data and privacy demands. Designed for graduates new to health and clinicians moving into management, it connects health research and teaching with industry engagement. You can specialise in leadership, policy and evaluation, or health informatics and analytics through a Graduate Certificate in health management.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue health-sector roles such as health manager, project evaluation/administration or policy officer, finance officer, health business analyst or health information officer. The course supports workforce demand across hospitals and health services, government and non-government agencies, advisory boards and medical associations, as well as consultancy, insurance and medical technology organisations. This Graduate Certificate prepares you for professional pathways in health administration, policy and leadership.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as healthcare service officer, health administrator, researcher, policy maker, healthcare consultant, medical sales executive, and etc. in companies including Research Australia, Gilead Sciences, Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Stryker Corporation, and etc.

Living Costs in Perth**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary**

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