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The Graduate Diploma in Aged Care Management enables professionals, especially those in supervisory and management roles within public, private, or nonprofit aged care organizations, to enhance their leadership capabilities by exploring key socio-political challenges in the sector. This program strengthens organizational skills and leadership competencies specifically for aged care settings.
Participants will gain the expertise needed to lead innovative approaches in delivering high-quality aged care services. Additionally, it serves as a pathway to the Master of Health Science for individuals seeking to advance their careers through continued education.
1 year
An undergraduate or higher degree in a relevant health-related discipline
Or
A graduate diploma or graduate certificate in any discipline and two years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline.
Applications from Opal Aged Care employees need to be accompanied by a Statement of Service from Opal Aged Care in order to be eligible for, and processed as, an Opal Aged Care scholarship recipient.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.