Conservation and Land Management

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Park Ranger

Park Rangers maintain national parks, protect wildlife, assist with conservation projects, and educate the public about the environment.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

Land Manager

A Land Manager oversees natural resource areas, ensuring conservation and liaising with stakeholders while possessing strong leadership and communication skills.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Beginner

Conservationist

A Conservationist protects natural habitats and wildlife, conducts research, and advocates for sustainable practices to maintain biodiversity.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Conservation Trainee

Conservation Trainees assist in environmental projects while training, requiring passion for nature, teamwork, and ability to work outdoors.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Spotter Catcher

A Spotter Catcher locates and relocates wildlife before land clearing, using traps and tracking methods while working outdoors in various conditions.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Beginner

Land Management Officer

A Land Management Officer manages sustainable land use, develops strategies, ensures legal compliance, collaborates on assessments, and promotes biodiversity.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Soil Scientist

A Soil Scientist studies soil properties and health, conducting fieldwork and analysis to support sustainable land use and agricultural practices.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Ecologist

An Ecologist studies ecosystems and biodiversity, conducts field surveys, analyses data, develops conservation plans, and advises on sustainability.

Avg yearly income $101,140
Skill level Advanced

Forester

A Forester manages forests for sustainable use, restoration, and conservation, conducts ecological assessments, and ensures environmental compliance.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

Soil Conservationist

A Soil Conservationist manages soil resources, develops conservation plans, conducts soil tests, and advises on sustainable practices to prevent degradation.

Avg yearly income $70,044
Skill level Advanced

Conservation Officer

Conservation Officers create and manage initiatives to safeguard the environment and natural resources through community engagement and fieldwork.

Avg yearly income $92,300
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in conservation and land management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC50422

Diploma of Horticulture Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Horticulturalist Conservation Manager
Landscape Manager Nursery Manager Sustainability Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Horticulturalist Conservation Manager Landscape Manager Nursery Manager Sustainability Officer + 3 more
AHC51216

Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Land Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Land Manager
10750NAT

Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration
Blended
13 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Spotter Catcher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Spotter Catcher
AHC51120

Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $24,957
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Assistant Land Management Officer Geomorphologist
Conservationist Plant Biologist Forestry Field Officer Oceanographer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Assistant Land Management Officer Geomorphologist Conservationist Plant Biologist Forestry Field Officer Oceanographer + 4 more
AHC21024

Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 21 months
$0 - $10,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spotter Catcher Conservation Trainee
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spotter Catcher Conservation Trainee
AHC10124

Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
On Campus
6 months
$1,350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee
AHC40920

Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$0 - $16,508
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Park Ranger
Land Manager Sustainability Officer Conservationist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Park Ranger Land Manager Sustainability Officer Conservationist + 3 more
PUAFER008

Confine Small Workplace Emergencies in a Facility
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $325
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Warden Volunteer Firefighter Fire Warden
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Warden Volunteer Firefighter Fire Warden
22597VIC

Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $520
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spotter Catcher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spotter Catcher

Bachelor of Environmental Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Scientist Forester Sustainability Officer
Environmental Manager Environmental Specialist Ecotoxicologist Environmental Chemist Environmental Officer Field Assistant Environmental Assessor Spatial Analyst Land Management Officer Conservationist Earth Scientist Sustainability Advisor Plant Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant Crop Scientist Seismologist Plant Pathologist Physical Scientist Infrastructure Planner Hydrogeologist Conservation Scientist Geospatial Analyst Energy Analyst Marine Researcher Aquatic Ecologist Geospatial Scientist Marine Conservationist
+ 27 more
AHC31421

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,825
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fisheries Scientist Conservationist Land Management Officer
Field Assistant Land Manager Forestry Worker Hatchery Technician Aquaculture Technician Fisheries Officer Spotter Catcher Conservation Trainee Park Ranger
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Indigenous Land Worker Aboriginal Dance Instructor Cultural Advisor
Indigenous Support Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Indigenous Land Worker Aboriginal Dance Instructor Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crop Scientist Plant Biologist Farmer
Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist Agronomist Research Officer Soil Scientist Farm Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crop Scientist Plant Biologist Farmer Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist Agronomist Research Officer Soil Scientist Farm Manager + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Science Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Science Technician

Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Biologist Biologist Biotechnologist
Ecologist Biology Teacher Clinical Researcher Forensic Entomologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Biologist Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist Biology Teacher Clinical Researcher Forensic Entomologist + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Botany)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Biologist Plant Physiologist Crop Scientist
Botanist Conservation Officer Horticulturalist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Biologist Plant Physiologist Crop Scientist Botanist Conservation Officer Horticulturalist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$23,550 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Conservation Officer Environmental Consultant
Natural Resource Manager Wildlife Conservator Conservationist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Conservation Officer Environmental Consultant Natural Resource Manager Wildlife Conservator Conservationist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $32,583
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Researcher Ecology Consultant Environmental Consultant
Wildlife Biologist Ecologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Researcher Ecology Consultant Environmental Consultant Wildlife Biologist Ecologist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Ecology Consultant
Environmental Consultant Soil Conservationist Environmental Assessor Environmental Advocate Climate Change Consultant Animal Welfare Officer Botanist Indigenous Land Worker Oceanographer Conservation Scientist Marine Researcher Marine Conservationist Aquatic Ecologist
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Botanist Ecology Consultant Biologist
Conservation Officer Ecologist Environmental Consultant Zoologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Botanist Ecology Consultant Biologist Conservation Officer Ecologist Environmental Consultant Zoologist + 4 more
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