The City of Ryde is pleased to offer a limited number of places in the Graduate Certificate in Business (Local Government) 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for employees to undertake a nationally recognised postgraduate qualification, develop advanced business and leadership capabilities, and apply their learning to real challenges facing local government.

This program will give you the opportunity to:

- Develop advanced knowledge and skills in local government leadership, management and decision-making.
- Strengthen your capability in financial decision-making, business analytics and artificial intelligence for managers.
- Apply your learning to real organisational challenges through a workplace-based Masters Project.
- Build your skilled network by learning alongside peers from councils across Greater Sydney.
- Obtain a Graduate Certificate in Business (Local Government) from Western Sydney University.
- Gain a pathway to further postgraduate study, including progression to a Master of Management.

You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply:




- Be a permanent employee with the City of Ryde and have completed a minimum of six (6) months' continuous service.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
- Demonstrate how participation in the program aligns with your current role, future career aspirations and Council's capability needs.
- Demonstrate the capacity and commitment to successfully undertake postgraduate study, including dedicating approximately 10-12 hours per week to coursework over a 12-month period, with all study, assessment tasks and course-related activities to be completed outside of normal working hours.
- Meet one of the admission requirements established by Western Sydney University:

How to Apply To apply, please attach an up-to-date copy of your resume and respond to the questions within the online application form.

Applications close Sunday 4 October at 11.59pm.

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