Earth Science

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

Earth Scientist

An Earth Scientist studies the Earth's physical properties and processes, analysing data and collaborating with others to address environmental challenges.

Avg yearly income $80,080
Skill level Advanced

Hydrogeologist

A Hydrogeologist studies groundwater movement and quality, assessing water resources and collaborating on sustainable management and contamination mitigation.

Avg yearly income $84,656
Skill level Advanced

Physical Scientist

Physical Scientists study natural phenomena, conduct experiments, analyse data, and develop theories to advance scientific knowledge and technology.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Seismologist

A Seismologist studies earthquakes and seismic waves, analysing data to assess risks and enhance disaster preparedness and public safety.

Avg yearly income $100,464
Skill level Advanced

Geologist

A Geologist studies the earth's composition to assess its suitability for industries like mining and engineering, conducting surveys and analyses.

Avg yearly income $138,528
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

Palaeontologist

A Palaeontologist examines fossils to study Earth's history and evolutionary patterns, conducting fieldwork and collaborating with other scientists.

Avg yearly income $68,016
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in earth science

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
52925WA

Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Engineering
Online
6 months
$5,634
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Water Resource Engineer Hydrologist Environmental Engineer
Senior Project Manager Hydrogeologist Planning Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Water Resource Engineer Hydrologist Environmental Engineer Senior Project Manager Hydrogeologist Planning Engineer + 3 more
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 Officer Environmental Consultant Earth Scientist
Ecotoxicologist Hydrogeologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Earth Scientist Ecotoxicologist Hydrogeologist + 2 more

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 Earth Scientist Conservationist Sustainability Advisor Plant Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant Physical Scientist Plant Pathologist Infrastructure Planner Crop Scientist Seismologist Hydrogeologist Conservation Scientist Geospatial Analyst Energy Analyst Marine Researcher Aquatic Ecologist Marine Conservationist Geospatial Scientist
+ 27 more

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Analytical Chemist Chemist Environmental Chemist
Industrial Chemist Medical Chemist Cosmetic Chemist Research and Development Chemist Physical Scientist Forensic Chemist Medicinal Chemist Materials Scientist Laboratory Scientist Science Technician Nanoscientist Chemistry Teacher
+ 12 more

Bachelor of Science (Earth Science)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Earth Scientist Geologist Oceanographer
Palaeontologist Climatologist Physical Scientist Hydrogeologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Earth Scientist Geologist Oceanographer Palaeontologist Climatologist Physical Scientist Hydrogeologist + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Environmental Manager
Environmental Scientist Natural Resource Manager Sustainability Specialist Climatologist Environmental Assessor Geomorphologist Earth Scientist Ecology Consultant Fisheries Scientist Climate Change Consultant Oceanographer
+ 11 more

Bachelor of Science (Geographical Science)
On Campus
3 years
$24,330 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Climatologist Environmental Consultant
GIS Specialist Urban Planner GIS Analyst Indigenous Land Worker Soil Conservationist Oceanographer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Climatologist Environmental Consultant GIS Specialist Urban Planner GIS Analyst Indigenous Land Worker Soil Conservationist Oceanographer + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Geology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geologist GIS Specialist Hydrogeologist
Geomorphologist Earth Scientist Soil Conservationist Seismologist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geologist GIS Specialist Hydrogeologist Geomorphologist Earth Scientist Soil Conservationist Seismologist + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Geoscience)
Blended
3 years
$22,032
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geoscientist Environmental Consultant Geologist
GIS Specialist Hydrogeologist Seismologist Soil Conservationist Reservoir Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geoscientist Environmental Consultant Geologist GIS Specialist Hydrogeologist Seismologist Soil Conservationist Reservoir Engineer + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences)
On Campus
3 years
$28,136
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Scientist Astronomer Chemist
Meteorologist Physicist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Scientist Astronomer Chemist Meteorologist Physicist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemistry)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chemist Analytical Chemist Biochemist
Environmental Chemist Geochemist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chemist Analytical Chemist Biochemist Environmental Chemist Geochemist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Earth Science)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Geologist Geoscientist
GIS Specialist Hydrogeologist Earth Scientist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Geologist Geoscientist GIS Specialist Hydrogeologist Earth Scientist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Geology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$7,135 - $7,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geologist Geospatial Scientist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geologist Geospatial Scientist

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Physics)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $35,776
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physicist Quantum Physicist Physical Scientist
Theoretical Physicist Medical Physicist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physicist Quantum Physicist Physical Scientist Theoretical Physicist Medical Physicist + 2 more

Master of Environmental Science
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$13,700 - $74,062
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Manager Environmental Scientist
Natural Resource Manager Sustainability Manager Geomorphologist Ecotoxicologist Seismologist Marine Researcher Aquatic Ecologist Marine Conservationist
+ 8 more

Master of Planning
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $45,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Planner Town Planner Urban Planner
Construction Planner GIS Specialist Land Use Planner
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Planner Town Planner Urban Planner Construction Planner GIS Specialist Land Use Planner + 3 more

Graduate Diploma in Science
Blended, On Campus
12 - 30 months
$0 - $36,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Laboratory Scientist Quality Control Analyst
Research Assistant Science Communicator Physical Scientist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Laboratory Scientist Quality Control Analyst Research Assistant Science Communicator Physical Scientist + 3 more

Master of Science (Earth Sciences)
On Campus
24 months
$74,456
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geologist Geoscientist Climatologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geologist Geoscientist Climatologist

Master of Geoscience
On Campus
24 months
$14,769 - $74,456
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geologist Geophysicist Geoscientist
Seismologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geologist Geophysicist Geoscientist Seismologist + 1 more

Graduate Certificate in Planning
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $11,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Planner GIS Specialist Land Use Planner
Transport Planner Urban Planner
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Planner GIS Specialist Land Use Planner Transport Planner Urban Planner + 2 more
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