Team Leader
Look after a small team and help them get the day's work done. You hand out tasks, answer questions and keep an eye on how everyone is going. Some team leaders are just stepping up from the team, others have led for years, and the role grows with you.
The work
Part guide, part go-between. Here is what team leaders actually do for their teams.
Set priorities and give each team member clear tasks.
Be the person the team turns to for advice and quick decisions.
Build leadership skills with guidance from your manager, starting with giving feedback.
Mentor team members, review their work and help them take on bigger tasks.
Track attendance, tasks and results so nothing is missed.
Pass on team concerns and bring back decisions and updates.
The outlook
Room for 4,700 more people in team leadership by 2035 ▲ and it is not slowing down.
The field grew 1.8% in the year to February 2026, adding about 400 workers. Most of the jobs are in NSW and Queensland, with Victoria third.
Source: JSA · ABS, 2025-26
Projections: JSA (Jobs and Skills Australia) Employment Projections (May 2025 base). Growth and states: ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via JSA, February 2026. ANZSCO 1321.More about our sources: How we check our factsGetting in
There is no single way in. 29% trained through VET, 49% hold a degree.
Both paths are common in this field. These are the nationally recognised courses for this career, with the number of registered training providers that offer each one.
Source: JSA · training.gov.au
Education split: Jobs and Skills Australia occupation profile, using ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Census data, ANZSCO 1321. Provider counts: training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, October 2026. Provider counts include every current registered training provider (private providers and TAFE institutes) with the course on its scope.More about our sources: How we check our factsNationally recognised training
Providers are shown in A-Z order. A listing is not a recommendation.
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