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BSB60420 · AQF Level 6

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

The BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is the pinnacle VET qualification for senior managers and executives. It develops the strategic leadership, complex decision-making, and organisational management capabilities required for general management and director-level roles.

12–18 monthsOnlineBlendedNationally RecognisedRPL eligible

What you'll learn

  • Strategic leadership and executive decision-making
  • Leading organisational change and transformation
  • Senior stakeholder management and board communication
  • Financial management at a strategic level
  • Building and sustaining high-performance culture
  • Complex risk and governance management

Career outcomes

Typical roles held by graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. Salary ranges sourced from SEEK Salary Insights 2025.

Senior Manager

$120,000–$170,000

General Manager

$130,000–$200,000

Executive Director

$150,000–$250,000

Chief Executive Officer

$180,000+

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements. Most students hold a Diploma of Leadership and Management and have significant management experience — typically 5+ years in senior or middle management.

RPL available for this qualification

Senior managers, directors, and executives with 5+ years of leadership at a management level are prime RPL candidates. Evidence typically includes strategic plans, board papers, and financial reporting.

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