Community Sector Management

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management at Southern Cross Education Institute reflects the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations. This may include management of a specific programs or project, or broader management of a community-based organisation, early childhood education service, not-for-profit organisation or community centre.

• Diploma of Community Services or equivalent OR
• Sufficient work experience in relevant (community services) field
• IELTS Academics with 5.5 band
• Candidates must be aged 18 or older
• Moderate level of computer literacy required
• National Police Check

• Centre manager
• Community Care Manager
• Community Services Manager
• Program Area Manager
• Manager
• Coordinator

Core units

• Manage and promote diversity
• Manage legal and ethical compliance
• Develop, implement and review quality framework
• Lead the work team
• Manage finances
• Lead and manage organisational change
• Manage innovation and continuous improvement
• Manage risk

Elective units

• Research and apply evidence to practice
• Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
• Develop and implement policy
• Promote and present the service