Rabbitohs Institute of Sports Management

Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420)

Core
*All core units must be completed
BSBCMM511 - Communicate with influence
BSBCRT511 - Develop critical thinking in others
BSBLDR523 - Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBOPS502 - Manage business operational plans
BSBPEF502 - Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness

Specialty units
*All specialty units must be completed
BSBCRT511 - Develop critical thinking in others
BSBPEF502 - Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBLDR522 - Manage people performance
SISXMGT004 - Coordinate work teams
BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness
BSBLDR523 - Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR521 - Lead the development of diverse workforces
BSBOPS502 - Manage business operational plansFNSORG501 - Develop and manage a budget
BSBOPS504 - Manage Business Risk
BSBCMM511 - Communicate with influenceSISXMGT002 - Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships

Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management (SIS50122)

Core
*All core units must be completed
BSBOPS504 - Manage business risk
BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness
FNSORG501 - Develop and manage a budget
HLTWHS004 - Manage work health and safety
SISXFAM004 - Analyse participation patterns
SISXIND008 - Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships

Specialty units
*All specialty units must be completed
SISSSCO003 - Meet participant coaching needs
SISSSCO005 - Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge
HLTWHS004 - Manage work health and safety
SISXIND008 - Manage legal compliance in sport and recreation
BSBMKG541 - Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
SISXFAM006 - Coordinate sport, fitness or recreation events (cl)
SISXPLD007 - Schedule sport, fitness, aquatic and recreation activities (cl)
SISXCCS005 - Monitor and evaluate customer service
SISXPLD003 - Plan recreation programs (cl)
SISXMGT005 - Facilitate community recreation initiatives (cl)
SISXFAM004 - Analyse participation patterns
BSBTWK503 - Manage meetings

Course details

BSB50420 - Diploma of Leadership and Management

Acquire highly regarded, invaluable communication techniques, leadership skills and more to become an effective leader in any industry or setting. Guide your organisation or department to meet their goals and advance in your career.

You’ll learn to:

• Communicate with influence and negotiate
• Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
• Foster successful teamwork
• Manage business operational plans

SIS50122 - Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management

Cross the goal line to become a manager in a sport, aquatics or recreation facility. Lead and manage teams and liaise with facility managers and local councils. Boost program participation, plan and run a series of sports coaching sessions.

You’ll learn to:

• Lead teams at work
• Create, oversee, and evaluate workplace health and safety
• Analyse an organisation’s participation pattern for sport, fitness, aquatic or recreation programs
• Plan and deliver a series of sports coaching sessions & major sport recreation event

A minimum of two guaranteed graduate roles (across various departments) will be offered to graduates at the South Sydney Rabbitohs each year.

Outside of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, potential career pathways from completing the course include (either in a sports club or other businesses):

• Operations Coordinator
• Sports Program Officer / Coordinator
• Workforce Coordinator
• Community Development Officer 
• Project Administrator/Coordinator
• Sport Development Manager
• Junior Performance Coach
• Competition manager
• Facility / Centre manager
• Volunteer Coordinator

• No ATAR requirements
• Year 12 Graduate: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent
• Laptop
• Access to internet (outside of class hours)
• Existing digital skills - Microsoft office suite
• Existing volunteer or work experience preferred
• Ability to record videos

• Fees to be determined by TAFE NSW at time of enrolment

• Cohort 1 February 3rd 2026
• Cohort 2 July 14th 2026

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