New Supervisor
The New Supervisor course is perfect for new or inexperienced supervisors and managers in any industry to navigate the transition from team member to take-charge leader.
Great supervisor skills can be learnt. This accelerated two-day New Supervisor training course will help you build confidence and new abilities to help you thrive in your role as you adjust to new responsibilities, expectations, and challenges.
Discover and learn more about your personal leadership and communication style, gain a greater awareness of how to manage your team on a daily basis, and equip yourself with the technical skills needed to become a successful supervisor.
A new toolbox of practical supervisor tools and techniques will help you work effectively with others, create direction, alignment and commitment, motivate and engage your team, resolve conflict as a supervisor, and bring out the best in those you manage.
Every component of the supervisor training builds on the last, going deeper as you are exposed to new challenges. You will walk away from the course with the tools and self-awareness to make an impact in your new role. All participants receive a supervisor training manual to help you apply what you have learned in the workplace.
Who should attend?
This course has been designed for aspiring or newly promoted supervisors as well as experienced managers and team leaders who want to refine their leadership and management skills.
Duration
2 days
Study modes
Face-to-face, Live online, workplace
Fees*
$1550 (2023)
(unless stated, Swinburne Professional courses do not attract GST)

Short Course Outline - New Supervisor
Download this course brochure for more information about the short course. This can also be given to your employer to pitch for funding or support of your program.
“The best part was how relevant the training was even though everyone in the session had different backgrounds and experiences. The facilitator was also excellent and was able to provide concrete examples to each student that was tailored to the context. It was an excellent session.”
Akram
New Supervisor
Swinburne Live Online Short Courses and Qualifications
Our Live Online training is delivered to you live, providing similar interactions as face to face training with the benefits of remote access. The training is delivered through video conferencing and discussion board platforms. Workshops are broken into interactive video sessions, including presentations and distribution of materials and discussion board based activities.
Our Live Online delivery
Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face to face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.
Course details
- Course delivery, learning objectives and benefits.
Course delivery
This two-day course will develop your basic supervisory skills and responsibilities, and equip you with a range of tools, systems, and new knowledge to kick-start your career as a supervisor.
Learning objectives
You will learn the skills to:
- Adapt your communication and leadership style to suit different people and situations
- Establish a common understanding of team purpose, roles and responsibilities that meet objectives
- Direct and support your team members to meet their performance targets
- Develop and encourage two-way communication that has lasting impact
- Delegate appropriately
- Respond to challenging situations and people constructively
- Develop a positive team culture and improve team dynamics
- Provide feedback to correct, encourage, value, and reward team members.
Benefits
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Develop key leadership and management capabilities.
- Improve communication skills.
- Gain a greater awareness of how your team operates and how to supervise them well
- Use basic supervisory skills and abilities to achieve outcomes in the workplace.
Course inclusions
- Participant course training manual
- Access to Continuing Professional Development Advisors to discuss further study options - to book an appointment call 1800 633 560
- Convenient Hawthorn, Melbourne location
- New Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere in the country
- Live online delivery available in the following states and territories – Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Tasmania.
Course downloads
- Timetables, course brochures and further information.
Quarterly Course Calendar Australia - Current Quarter
Timetables for this and all other short courses for the current quarter.
Quarterly Course Calendar Australia - Next Quarter
Timetables for this and all other short courses for the next quarter.
Short Course Overview - New Supervisor.pdf
Download this document as a quick outline of the short course that can be printed and presented to your employer.
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