Ready to move into leadership in the community services sector? Discover the career paths, salary ranges, and entry requirements for the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management. Find out whether it’s the right next step for your career.
If you’re already working in community services and wondering what comes next, the CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is one of the most direct routes into senior leadership in Australia’s fastest-growing sector. But what does that actually look like in practice? Is it the right move for where you are in your career?
Here’s everything you need to know about the qualification, what it takes to get in, and the doors it can open.
What Is the CHC62015?
The CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is a nationally recognised qualification designed for experienced workers who are ready to step into management and leadership roles across the community services industry. It sits at the top end of the VET framework, above the Diploma of Community Services (CHC52021). It prepares graduates to operate with a high degree of autonomy, lead teams, manage programs, and drive strategic outcomes for their organisation.
The course covers a broad range of management competencies. These include strategic planning, financial management, risk management, workforce development, service delivery oversight, and organisational change.
Who Is This Course For?
This qualification is aimed at mid-to-senior level professionals in the community sector who are either already in a management role or actively working towards one. This includes team leaders, coordinators, or senior case managers in aged care, disability services, youth work, mental health, or a community-based organisation. Management roles are more engaging and take on a broader scope of responsibility.
It’s also well suited to internationally qualified professionals who are transitioning into the Australian community services system. CHC62015 is ideal for those seeking qualifications that support skilled migration pathways.
If you’re still earlier in your career, a better starting point would be the Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) or the Diploma of Community Services (CHC52021). The Advanced Diploma serves as a natural progression further down the track.
Entry Requirements
To be considered for the CHC62015 at Auscare Training Organisation, you’ll generally need to meet the following:
Academic: Completion of Year 12 or equivalent, or successful completion of a Diploma-level qualification (such as CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services or equivalent).
Work experience: Relevant experience in the community services sector is expected. This isn’t a beginner-level qualification. Applicants should be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of how community organisations operate.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN): All applicants complete an LLN assessment prior to enrolment. This helps identify whether any additional learning support will be needed and ensures you’re set up for success throughout the course.
Unique Student Identifier (USI): Required for all students completing nationally recognised training in Australia. You can obtain yours at usi.gov.au.
International students: As a CRICOS-registered provider (CRICOS: 112345K), Auscare can enrol international students on a student visa. Additional requirements apply, including a valid student visa, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and English language proficiency. Contact the enrolments team to discuss your specific situation.
Career Paths After CHC62015
This is where the Advanced Diploma earns its place. The community services sector in Australia is in sustained growth. The Australian Government has projected more than 50,000 job openings in community health and services over the next five years. Leadership positions are consistently in demand.
Here are the most common career paths for CHC62015 graduates:
Community Services Manager
The most direct outcome of this qualification. Community services managers oversee the delivery of programs and services within an organisation, managing staff, budgets, and compliance. Salaries typically range from $75,000 to $115,000 depending on the size of the organisation, and the complexity of the portfolio.
Program Manager
Program managers in the community sector are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating specific service programs. These might be a disability support program, a mental health initiative, or an aged care service. This is a common role for CHC62015 graduates in larger not-for-profit and government-funded organisations, with salaries in community services averaging around $97,000 according to current SEEK data.
Operations Manager
In larger organisations, graduates move into operations management. This involves overseeing the day-to-day running of service delivery across multiple sites or teams. This role requires the financial, risk, and workforce management skills the course is specifically designed to build.
Team Leader or Senior Coordinator
For those who aren’t yet at full manager level, the Advanced Diploma strengthens your position for promotion to senior coordinator or team leader roles. Enrolling in the course signals to employers that you’re on a clear leadership trajectory.
Organisation Director or CEO (longer-term)
For many graduates, the CHC62015 is the first step toward executive leadership. Combined with experience, it’s a recognised pathway toward CEO, Executive Director, or General Manager roles within NFP organisations, disability service providers, community health organisations, and local government agencies.
Entrepreneurial / Consultancy Roles
With the operational and strategic knowledge gained through this course, some graduates go on to establish their own community services operations or work as independent consultants. These business might play a key role in supporting smaller organisations with compliance, governance, and service design.
Why Study It in Perth?
Western Australia’s community services sector is growing rapidly, driven by NDIS expansion, aged care reform, and significant state and federal investment in mental health and housing support services. Perth-based graduates are well positioned to step into roles within WA’s major NFP organisations, disability service providers, and government-funded community programs.
Auscare Training Organisation’s Perth campus also connects students directly to the broader Auscare Group network. This provides out students with a meaningful advantage when it comes to real-world exposure and employment pathways on completion.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
The CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management at Auscare is available to both domestic and international students. For more information on intakes, fees, and eligibility, contact the enrolments team on (08) 6323 2023 or email enrolment@auscaretraining.edu.au.
