Careers in Human Resource Management (HRM)

Global competition and the advent of new technologies have enhanced career opportunities available to graduates with a major in HRM. Effective management of people, their development, motivation and training, is recognised as a key factor in maximising an organisation's profitability and objectives. In this context, HRM is an essential and effective partner in developing and executing organisational strategy. Business professionals with careers in human resources can be involved in a diverse range of activities within an organisation including, but not limited to: administration; recruitment, industrial relations, occupational health and safety (OH&S), equal employment opportunity (EEO), training and development, organisational improvement and knowledge management. Careers in HRM can be generalist or specialist depending on an organisation's need. A variety of HRM careers is available in both the public and private sectors and across a range of industries within those sectors. Some of those options are listed below.

What are my career options?

• human resources manager
• policy development and planning
• workplace training and development
• management consultant
• project manager
• strategic human resource management
• industrial relations practitioner
• recruitment/selection consultant
• data analysis
• research
• international HR practitioner
• change management professional
• OH&S practitioner
• EEO practitioner
• administrative services management
• risk management
• employee relations adviser

Human Resource Management and Management bodies in Australia

Organisations representing human resource management and management professionals committed to the development of their profession.

Australian Human Resource Institute: www.ahri.com.au

Australian Institute of Management: www.aim.com.au

Institute of Management Consultants - Australia : www.imc.org.au

Australian Institute of Project Management : www.aipm.com.au

Risk Management Institution of Australasia : www.rmia.org.au

Business Council of Australia : www.bca.com.au

What major do I choose?

Not sure what major to choose? Or just need some advice on selecting the right units?

Why not talk to one of the Major Coordinators for your subject area. They can help you select the right mix of units and ensure you are on track to completing the required units to enable you to graduate.

See the link below for a full list of Major Coordinators (Hobart and Launceston) and their contact details.

Email them today to arrange a time to discuss your Career in Business - UTAS and Beyond!

Major Coordinators in your subject area

Further information

Careers

For further information about careers using your human resources qualification and other careers, check out the following:

www.graduatecareers.com.au

www.mycareer.com.au

www.graduatecareers.com.au

www.graduateopportunities.com

University of Tasmania Career Development & Employment Service

Services for students include job vacancies (graduate, full-time, part-time, casual), resume preparation, job search skills, career consultations, workshops and events: http://services.admin.utas.edu.au/careers/services_students.html

Employment

Job vacancies (including graduate positions) are listed on CareerHub, the University of Tasmania 's online student employment website, includes links to graduate employers' websites: careerhub.utas.edu.au

www.careerone.com.au

www.seek.com.au

Graduate Employers

For more information about graduate employers and other graduate positions: www.graduatecareers.com.au

www.jobsearch.gov.au

Salaries Information

www.mycareer.com.au

www.graduatecareers.com.au

Want to know where UTAS graduates go?

http://services.admin.utas.edu.au/careers/grad_dest.html

Want to know where all graduates go?

www.gradsonline.edu.au/gradsonline/