Hospital Administrator (SA)

Education and Training:

To become a hospital administrator you usually have to study health management at university. You may also consider a degree in business management or business administration with a health related major. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your SACE. Most universities in Australia offer degrees in these areas. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study. Contact Open Universities Australia or the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have work experience in the health industry.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

Employment Opportunities:

Hospital administrators are employed by public and private hospitals, community health centres, nursing homes and other health organisations. Their work may involve strategy, operations and managing clinical practices or entire health systems. Some are employed by health authorities or government departments. They may also work as self-employed consultants.

Demand for this occupation is largely influenced by government funding and competition for available positions is strong. There is an increasing demand for administrators with postgraduate qualifications and good financial and management skills.

For Further Information:

Australasian College of Health Service Management

(02) 9878 5088

membership@achsm.org.au

www.achsm.org.au

Information for other states and territories:

Job Guide