PUA60120 · AQF Level 6
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
The PUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) is a senior qualification for emergency management professionals, disaster response coordinators, and public safety leaders in local government, state agencies, utilities, and critical infrastructure organisations. It is a strong RPL pathway for defence veterans, first responders, and experienced emergency management practitioners.
- Qualification code
- PUA60120
- AQF level
- Level 6
- Duration
- 18–24 months
- Delivery
- Online, Blended
- Price range
- From $4,000
What you'll learn
- Emergency management planning: prevention, preparedness, response, recovery (PPRR)
- Australian emergency management framework and legislation
- Multi-agency coordination and emergency operations centre management
- Disaster risk reduction and community resilience strategies
- Critical infrastructure protection and business continuity
- Emergency communications, public warning, and stakeholder engagement
- Leading high-stress teams and command structures in emergencies
Career outcomes
Typical roles held by graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management). Salary ranges sourced from SEEK Salary Insights 2025.
Emergency Management Coordinator
$90,000–$130,000
Disaster Recovery Manager
$95,000–$135,000
Business Continuity Manager
$100,000–$145,000
Emergency Management Officer (Local Government)
$85,000–$120,000
Entry requirements
Applicants typically hold a Diploma in Public Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience in emergency services, defence, or critical infrastructure management. A minimum of 2 years of relevant operational experience is expected.
RPL available for this qualification
Defence veterans, career firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and emergency management professionals with 5+ years of operational or coordination experience are strong RPL candidates. After-action reviews, operational logs, and command training records can support your application.
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