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In-person (Bedford Park)
Availability
Full-time
Part-time
Explore the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion or the Master of Public Health.
Start or advance your career in public health
Gain essential knowledge and practical skills to contribute to health promotion, community programs, and public health initiatives.
*Salary figures are averages drawn from sources including Seek, Glassdoor and Indeed. They may vary based on factors such as location, experience and employer.
Public Health Officer
Public Health Officers develop and implement programs aimed at improving community health, preventing disease, and reducing health inequalities. They work closely with government agencies, health organisations, and community groups to identify public health needs, design evidence-based interventions, and evaluate their impact.
Their responsibilities often include collecting and analysing health data to monitor population health trends, responding to emerging public health issues, and promoting policies that support healthier environments. Public Health Officers may also coordinate health education campaigns, support vaccination and screening programs, and advise on environmental or occupational health concerns.
Health Information Officer
Health Information Managers facilitate the collection, storage and use of health records, ensuring systems are accurate, secure and compliant with medical, ethical and legal standards. They work in hospitals, clinics, government health departments, research organisations and private practices.
Health Administrator
Health Administrators oversee healthcare operations, managing staff, budgets, policies, and compliance to ensure safe and effective services. They coordinate departments and support strategic planning within healthcare organisations.
Other career opportunities might include:
- Public health senior consultant
- Health promotion planning and evaluation officer
- Health and safety manager
- Epidemiologist/research analyst
- Public health project manager
Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
The Graduate Certificate is ideal for those new to public health, or for health and related professionals who want to expand their skills, build on existing knowledge, or open pathways to leadership and policy roles.
You’ll complete a mix of core and optional topics, covering areas such as social determinants of health, health promotion, First Nations health and wellbeing, and program evaluation. This combination allows you to develop a strong foundation while tailoring study to your interests.
Graduates may take on roles supporting health promotion, program planning and evaluation, and community health initiatives, or use the qualification as a stepping stone into advanced study and specialised career pathways in public health.
Yes. Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides a direct pathway into the Master of Public Health, with the 18 units you’ve completed counting towards the master’s degree.
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