Environmental Management

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Field Assistant

Field Assistants aid conservation professionals in various outdoor fieldwork tasks, including data collection and maintenance of access trails.

Avg yearly income $91,780
Skill level Advanced

Environmental Officer

An Environmental Officer ensures sustainability in an organisation by implementing practices that meet environmental standards and policies.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Sustainability Officer

Sustainability Officers help organisations lower emissions and carbon footprints by developing sustainability plans and ensuring ethical sourcing.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Environmental Consultant

An Environmental Consultant advises businesses and government on environmental issues, conducting audits and assessments to improve practices and ensure compliance.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

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

Sustainability Manager

A Sustainability Manager implements eco-friendly initiatives, develops strategies for reducing impact, and promotes sustainability across the organisation.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Environmental Compliance Officer

Environmental Compliance Officers ensure organisations follow environmental laws by monitoring compliance, conducting inspections, and advising on best practices.

Avg yearly income $79,040
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

Forestry Manager

A Forestry Manager oversees sustainable forest management, planning operations, engaging stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Avg yearly income $73,372
Skill level Beginner

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

Environmental Specialist

An Environmental Specialist collaborates with stakeholders to protect ecosystems, conducts impact assessments, and advises on development projects.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Environmental Manager

An Environmental Manager ensures compliance and sustainability in organisations by developing systems, conducting audits, and training staff.

Avg yearly income $141,440
Skill level Advanced

Environmental Assessor

An Environmental Assessor evaluates project impacts on the environment, ensuring regulatory compliance through data collection and analysis.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Conservation Scientist

A Conservation Scientist studies and protects ecosystems by managing habitats, monitoring wildlife, and developing strategies for biodiversity preservation.

Avg yearly income $93,236
Skill level Advanced

Geomorphologist

A Geomorphologist studies landform evolution, conducts surveys, analyses geological data, and advises on sustainable land use and conservation projects.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

GIS Specialist

A GIS Specialist analyses spatial data to create maps and models, supporting decision-making in fields like urban planning and environmental management.

Avg yearly income $109,200
Skill level Advanced

Environmental Technician

An Environmental Technician monitors and analyses environmental conditions, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting conservation efforts.

Avg yearly income $71,968
Skill level Advanced

Sustainability Consultant

A Sustainability Consultant advises organisations on sustainable practices, conducts assessments, and develops strategies for resource efficiency.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Natural Resource Manager

A Natural Resource Manager creates strategies to manage and conserve resources, ensuring compliance and collaborating to protect biodiversity.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

Environmental Planner

An Environmental Planner evaluates land use and development projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainability.

Avg yearly income $78,000
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

Ecology Consultant

An Ecology Consultant provides expert ecological advice, conducts environmental assessments, and develops strategies for natural resource management.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in environmental management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
11130NAT

Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waste Management Officer Sustainability Officer Environmental Officer
Sustainability Advisor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waste Management Officer Sustainability Officer Environmental Officer Sustainability Advisor + 1 more
CPP40919

Certificate IV in Waste Management
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waste Management Officer Landfill Supervisor Environmental Officer
Sustainability Manager Environmental Compliance Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Waste Management Officer Landfill Supervisor Environmental Officer Sustainability Manager Environmental Compliance Officer + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Services Engineer Refrigeration Mechanic Automation Technician
Site Supervisor Maintenance Engineer Sustainability Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Services Engineer Refrigeration Mechanic Automation Technician Site Supervisor Maintenance Engineer Sustainability Consultant + 3 more
AHC50422

Diploma of Horticulture Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Officer Park Manager Conservation Manager
Horticulturalist Nursery Manager Landscape Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Officer Park Manager Conservation Manager Horticulturalist Nursery Manager Landscape Manager + 3 more
MSS50122

Diploma of Sustainable Operations
Blended
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Biologist Sustainability Manager Sustainability Officer
Environmental Consultant Production Worker Sustainable Design Consultant Environmental Compliance Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Biologist Sustainability Manager Sustainability Officer Environmental Consultant Production Worker Sustainable Design Consultant Environmental Compliance Officer + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Dual Fuel Engines
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Fleet Manager Maintenance Manager
Environmental Officer Systems Engineer Industrial Engineer Marine Engineer Operations Coordinator Environmental Compliance Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Fleet Manager Maintenance Manager Environmental Officer Systems Engineer Industrial Engineer Marine Engineer Operations Coordinator Environmental Compliance Officer + 6 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Renewable Energy Systems
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Renewable Energy Consultant Integration Engineer Sustainability Consultant
Power Systems Engineer Compliance Specialist Energy Analyst
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Renewable Energy Consultant Integration Engineer Sustainability Consultant Power Systems Engineer Compliance Specialist Energy Analyst + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydrogen Engineer Fleet Manager Renewable Energy Engineer
Systems Engineer Sustainability Consultant Design Engineer Renewable Energy Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydrogen Engineer Fleet Manager Renewable Energy Engineer Systems Engineer Sustainability Consultant Design Engineer Renewable Energy Consultant + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Carbon Capture
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Analyst Sustainability Consultant Environmental Engineer
Environmental Consultant Energy Analyst Sustainability Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Risk Analyst Sustainability Consultant Environmental Engineer Environmental Consultant Energy Analyst Sustainability Manager + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Energy – Production, Delivery, Storage and Use
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydrogen Engineer Plant Operator Plant Technician
Project Engineer Fabricator Sustainability Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydrogen Engineer Plant Operator Plant Technician Project Engineer Fabricator Sustainability Consultant + 3 more
52925WA

Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Engineering
Online
6 months
$5,634
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Engineer Hydrologist Planning Engineer
Water Resource Engineer Senior Project Manager Hydrogeologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Engineer Hydrologist Planning Engineer Water Resource Engineer Senior Project Manager Hydrogeologist + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Geotechnical Monitoring and Structural Instrumentation
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Engineer Structural Engineer Geotechnical Engineer
Civil Engineer Environmental Consultant Instrumentation Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Engineer Structural Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Civil Engineer Environmental Consultant Instrumentation Engineer + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Engineer Systems Engineer Product Manager
Sales Consultant Fleet Manager Sustainability Consultant Electric Vehicle Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Engineer Systems Engineer Product Manager Sales Consultant Fleet Manager Sustainability Consultant Electric Vehicle Technician + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamentals of Green Hydrogen Technology
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Consultant Technology Consultant Process Engineer
Production Engineer Project Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Systems Analyst Hydrogen Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Consultant Technology Consultant Process Engineer Production Engineer Project Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer Systems Analyst Hydrogen Engineer + 5 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Green Building: Carbon Management in Infrastructure
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Infrastructure Planner Climate Change Consultant Renewable Energy Engineer
Sustainability Consultant Environmental Manager Environmental Policy Analyst
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Infrastructure Planner Climate Change Consultant Renewable Energy Engineer Sustainability Consultant Environmental Manager Environmental Policy Analyst + 3 more
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
MSS50222

Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$8,070 - $8,279
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Earth Scientist
Hydrogeologist Ecotoxicologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Earth Scientist Hydrogeologist Ecotoxicologist + 2 more
CPP41119

Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Online
12 months
$4,530 - $4,585
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Officer Sustainable Design Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Officer Sustainable Design Consultant
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.
Forestry Field Officer Plant Biologist Oceanographer
Conservationist Land Management Officer Geomorphologist Field Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Field Officer Plant Biologist Oceanographer Conservationist Land Management Officer Geomorphologist Field Assistant + 4 more
MSS40222

Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Blended
12 months
$4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant
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