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A career in Human Resource Management.
You'll know how to build sustainable workplace cultures to attract, hire, train and retain talent. You'll skillfully negotiate and mediate conflict, while balancing employee and employer interests. Your skills in workforce planning will help you boost staff performance and achieve key business goals. You’ll be studying towards an amazing career, like one of these:
Leads the development and execution of strategies that foster strong employee relations and a thriving organisational culture. This role is instrumental in shaping an environment that promotes productivity, creativity, and innovation across all levels of the business. With a people-first approach, the Director of People and Culture champions initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and professional growth. They work closely with leadership to align cultural values with business objectives, ensuring that the workplace remains inclusive, supportive, and adaptable to change.
Director of People and Culture
Human Resource Manager
Develops, implements, and oversees comprehensive strategies, policies, programs, and systems that support the recruitment, development, and retention of staff within an organisation. Ensures that workforce planning aligns with organisational goals and that staffing remains suitable and effective over time. In addition to managing core human resources functions such as performance management, compliance, and employee relations, the role places a strong emphasis on promoting staff wellbeing, fostering a positive workplace culture, and supporting initiatives that enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity.
Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2025 | ABS Labour Force Survey, 2025.
Human Resource Advisor
Helps an organisation manage its people by handling recruitment, onboarding and keeping employee records up to date. They provide guidance on workplace policies, performance and conflict resolution, making sure everything meets legal standards. They also negotiate contracts, address grievances and develop policies to support a positive and productive workplace.
HR Coordinator
Supports the HR department by handling administrative tasks related to recruitment, employee onboarding, training, and compliance. They help in the management of employee records, coordinate interviews, assist in organising training programs, and ensure HR policies are followed. This role typically involves a lot of paperwork, employee interaction and assisting HR managers in smooth operations.
What will you study to start your career in human resources management?
This program provides the skills and knowledge for a successful career in human resource management. After your common first year of business topics, you'll explore Human Resource Management major topics and have the option to add another major or minor that matches your career goals.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
The Human Resource Management major is accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI), ensuring it meets industry-recognised standards of excellence.
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Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Connect with industry.
You will have the chance to dive into hands-on placement opportunities with a diverse range of industry partners. Whether it's the Big Four accounting firms, globally recognised FMCG brands, banking and financial institutions, SMEs focused on social accountability and community engagement, sporting organisations, or South Australian government departments, there's something for everyone. These partnerships offer you valuable opportunities to gain real-world experience and insights across various sectors.
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A Director of People and Culture builds employee relations, cultivating a culture that encourages productivity, creativity and innovation. They focus on improving the workplace environment with their people-first approach.
Human Resource Directors lead the HR department, and Human Resource Managers answer them. An HR Director will plan, lead, and manage all HR functions, while an HR Manager implements the everyday tasks of recruitment, screening and interviews.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
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