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Careers in leadership

Inspire, motivate and guide others.

Zombie leadership

Discover how UQ academics are challenging outdated ideas about leadership.

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Your career in leadership

Motivate

Inspire and motivate your team to take pride in their work, collaborate and meet goals.

Think

Look at the big picture to find solutions and think about impacts for all stakeholders.

Challenge

Help people learn and strive for improvement by challenging them to get out of their comfort zone.

Are you suited to leadership career?

You might enjoy a leadership career if you are:

  • a strong communicator
  • passionate about collaboration
  • a mediator
  • solutions-focused
  • good at motivating others
  • self-confident
  • decisive

Careers in leadership

Careers that require leadership skills include:

  • Teacher
  • Sports coach
  • Surgeon
  • Business owner
  • Producer
  • Lawyer
  • Politician

Careers involving leadership aren't just for managers

Leadership isn’t all about climbing the corporate ladder with the goal of becoming ‘The Boss’. There are many careers out there that utilise leadership skills, without having a job title of ‘manager’. Teachers, coaches and film producers all lead teams of people too!

How to start a career in leadership

Studying one of these programs after high school will help prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career that involves leadership.

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Business

Develop an ethical and responsible leadership style and learn how to confidently consult with industry.

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Communication

Help shape the role media plays in the formation of identity and learn how to manage and respond to crises.

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Education

Help young people grow by teaching, guiding, nurturing and inspiring the next generation.

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Health

Encourage and coach people to take control of their health and maximise their performance.

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Law

Use skills in deduction, negotiation and reason to help give people a voice and promote justice.

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Politics

Use analytical and problem-solving skills to prepare for a key decision-making role in society.

Looking for something different?

See what other programs could help you prepare for a career in leadership.

Browse all undergraduate programs

Leadership in action at UQ

See who our leaders are and what they're working on.

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Passionate politicians

Teaching and preparing some of Australia’s top politicians.

Inclusive classrooms

Leading changes in school curriculums to support diverse learners.

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Powering the future

Becoming leaders in industry to champion a more sustainable future.

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