Financial Planning

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Cost Controller

A Cost Controller manages budgets, monitors costs, tracks spending, suggests savings, and reports expenses while communicating with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $120,276
Skill level Advanced

Asset Manager

An Asset Manager oversees investment portfolios to maximise client returns, analysing market trends and developing strategies while liaising with clients.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Financial Advisor

A Financial Advisor creates strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals by assessing their circumstances and recommending suitable solutions.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Financial Planner

A Financial Planner advises clients on achieving their financial goals, developing strategies for investments, superannuation, tax, and retirement.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

Wealth Manager

A Wealth Manager offers personalised financial advice, developing investment strategies and building client relationships to grow their wealth.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Tax Adviser

A Tax Adviser offers tax advice and compliance services to clients, preparing returns and minimising liabilities through strategic planning.

Avg yearly income $74,984
Skill level Advanced

Investment Manager

An Investment Manager oversees portfolios to achieve clients’ financial goals through asset allocation, risk management, and strategic advice.

Avg yearly income $143,000
Skill level Advanced

Hedge Fund Manager

Hedge Fund Managers oversee investment strategies to maximise returns and manage risks, analysing markets and making key investment decisions.

Avg yearly income $182,000
Skill level Advanced

Paraplanner

A Paraplanner supports financial planning by gathering information, liaising with clients about their needs, and helping them understand financial products.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Fund Manager

A Fund Manager oversees financial dealings for clients, managing investments and bank accounts while monitoring market trends and client goals.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in financial planning

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FNSSS00014

Accounting Principles Skill Set
Online
9 months
$995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bookkeeper Financial Assistant Accounts Officer
Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bookkeeper Financial Assistant Accounts Officer Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asset Manager Building Services Engineer Facilities Manager
Field Engineer Procurement Officer Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Operations Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asset Manager Building Services Engineer Facilities Manager Field Engineer Procurement Officer Mechanical Engineer Project Manager Operations Manager + 5 more

Bachelor of Financial Planning
On Campus
3 years
$45,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tax Adviser Investment Analyst Wealth Manager
Investment Advisor Financial Planner Financial Advisor Superannuation Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tax Adviser Investment Analyst Wealth Manager Investment Advisor Financial Planner Financial Advisor Superannuation Consultant + 4 more
FNS60222

Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $18,750
  • Completed Diploma of Accounting or equivalent qualifications AND
  • Completed the BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets (or equivalent)
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounting Manager Auditor Tax Accountant
Finance Manager Financial Analyst Management Accountant Finance Consultant Tax Consultant Tax Auditor
+ 6 more
  • Completed Diploma of Accounting or equivalent qualifications AND
  • Completed the BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets (or equivalent)
  • Completed the BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets (or equivalent)
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounting Manager Auditor Tax Accountant Finance Manager Financial Analyst Management Accountant Finance Consultant Tax Consultant Tax Auditor + 6 more
FNS60920

Advanced Diploma of Paraplanning
On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paraplanner Technical Officer Superannuation Specialist
Client Services Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paraplanner Technical Officer Superannuation Specialist Client Services Officer + 1 more

Master of Professional Accounting
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $68,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Finance Manager Tax Auditor
Senior Auditor Senior Financial Analyst Senior Accountant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Finance Manager Tax Auditor Senior Auditor Senior Financial Analyst Senior Accountant + 3 more
10938NAT

Diploma of Facilities Management
Online
24 months
$6,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Environmental Manager Building Manager
Facilities Coordinator Maintenance Manager Facilities Manager Asset Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Environmental Manager Building Manager Facilities Coordinator Maintenance Manager Facilities Manager Asset Manager + 4 more

Bachelor of Property Economics
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$41,700 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asset Manager Property Specialist Property Analyst
Property Fund Manager Development Manager Property Adviser Leasing Consultant Property Valuer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asset Manager Property Specialist Property Analyst Property Fund Manager Development Manager Property Adviser Leasing Consultant Property Valuer + 5 more

Bachelor of Property
On Campus, Online
3 years
$55,706 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Valuer Leasing Consultant Property Analyst
Property Specialist Real Estate Appraiser Asset Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Valuer Leasing Consultant Property Analyst Property Specialist Real Estate Appraiser Asset Manager + 3 more

Bachelor of Property Valuation
Blended
3 years
$33,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investment Analyst Property Specialist Property Analyst
Property Development Manager Market Analyst Property Valuer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investment Analyst Property Specialist Property Analyst Property Development Manager Market Analyst Property Valuer + 3 more

Bachelor of Finance
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $41,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Finance Specialist Portfolio Manager Project Accountant
Banker Insurance Broker Financial Analyst Finance Manager Superannuation Consultant Tax Auditor Corporate Treasurer Investment Banker Investment Banking Analyst Wealth Manager Finance Broker Financial Regulator
+ 12 more

Bachelor of Commerce
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strategy Consultant Operations Analyst Partnerships Manager
Strategic Planner Investment Manager Strategy Manager Acquisition Manager Board Member Finance Manager Banker Project Accountant Business Services Accountant Finance Specialist
+ 10 more

Bachelor of Accounting
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $140,040
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trust Accountant Financial Accountant Group Accountant
Business Services Accountant Company Accountant Project Accountant Fund Accountant Systems Accountant Internal Auditor Government Accountant Bookkeeper Auditor Corporate Accountant Credit Risk Analyst Senior Auditor Investment Banking Analyst Retirement Planner Chartered Accountant Company Director Venture Capitalist Financial Regulator Management Accountant
+ 19 more

Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
On Campus
3 years
$41,739 - $48,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cost Controller Chartered Accountant Tax Auditor
Certified Practicing Accountant Chartered Financial Analyst Accountant Systems Accountant Fund Accountant Banker Project Accountant Company Accountant Business Services Accountant Group Accountant Financial Accountant
+ 11 more

Bachelor of Business (Finance)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $74,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Accountant Banker Internal Auditor
Sales Analyst Financial Advisor Financial Planner Chartered Financial Analyst Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager Property Fund Manager Venture Capitalist Business Relationship Manager Finance Consultant Investment Analyst Financial Regulator Finance Broker
+ 15 more

Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Manager Budget Analyst Financial Planner
Financial Advisor Superannuation Consultant Investment Advisor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Manager Budget Analyst Financial Planner Financial Advisor Superannuation Consultant Investment Advisor + 3 more

Bachelor of Business Analytics
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Accountant Data Analyst Budget Analyst
Operations Analyst Business Analyst Business Process Analyst Marketing Analyst Predictive Modeller
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Accountant Data Analyst Budget Analyst Operations Analyst Business Analyst Business Process Analyst Marketing Analyst Predictive Modeller + 5 more

Bachelor of Economics
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $90,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Global Management Consultant Macroeconomist Hedge Fund Manager
International Development Consultant Senior Policy Officer Health Economist Chief Economist Environmental Economist Strategy Consultant International Banker Wealth Manager Economic Analyst Economist
+ 10 more

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $40,590
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Analyst Insurance Analyst Actuary
Actuarial Consultant Investment Manager Actuarial Analyst Insurance Specialist Hedge Fund Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Analyst Insurance Analyst Actuary Actuarial Consultant Investment Manager Actuarial Analyst Insurance Specialist Hedge Fund Manager + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Statistical Analyst Finance Consultant Quantitative Researcher
Data Scientist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Statistical Analyst Finance Consultant Quantitative Researcher Data Scientist + 1 more
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