Forestry

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

Forestry Worker

A Forestry Worker maintains forest sites, prevents fires, and handles pests, requiring physical fitness, teamwork, and a focus on safety and outdoor work.

Avg yearly income $59,800
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

Forestry Supervisor

A Forestry Supervisor manages forest sites, coordinating maintenance, fire prevention, pest control, and ensuring safety standards, while leading teams and liaising with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $83,980
Skill level Beginner

Forestry Field Officer

A Forestry Field Officer manages forest resources, conducts surveys, promotes biodiversity, and collaborates on conservation initiatives.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in forestry

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.
Head Gardener Park Manager Horticulturalist
Irrigation Specialist Wildlife Carer Vineyard Manager Winemaker Aquaculture Manager Conservation Manager Planning Officer Landscape Manager Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Renewable Energy Tradesperson Irrigation Water Supervisor Irrigation Field Officer Water Networks Operator Agricultural Technician Forestry Supervisor Geographer Wildlife Management Officer Wildlife Conservator Conservation Researcher Council Maintenance Worker Agricultural Economist Geochemist Palaeontologist Plant Scientist Plant Biologist
+ 27 more
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson Park Manager Kennel Hand Animal Shelter Attendant Head Gardener Wildlife Carer Waste Management Officer Footpath Sweeper Vineyard Manager Winemaker Conservation Manager Landscape Manager Arborist Trainee Climbing Arborist Arborist Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Irrigation Field Officer Water Networks Operator Agricultural Technician Geographer Wildlife Management Officer Wildlife Conservator Conservation Researcher Council Maintenance Worker Forestry Manager Plant Scientist Plant Biologist
+ 29 more
FWP40121

Certificate IV in Forest Operations
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Supervisor
AHC30318

Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management
Blended, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pest Control Technician Pest Controller Trapper or Hunter
Forestry Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pest Control Technician Pest Controller Trapper or Hunter Forestry Worker + 1 more
AHC50524

Diploma of Arboriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Forestry Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Forestry Worker

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
+ 17 more
AHC31421

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,825
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger Hatchery Technician
Aquaculture Technician Fisheries Officer Spotter Catcher Land Manager Forestry Worker Field Assistant Land Management Officer Conservationist Fisheries Scientist
+ 9 more
FWP30122

Certificate III in Forest Operations
On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $11,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Forestry Field Officer Forestry Manager
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Forestry Field Officer Forestry Manager Forestry Supervisor Forestry Worker + 2 more
FWP20122

Certificate II in Forest Operations
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Excavator Operator Loader Operator Forestry Field Officer
Forestry Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Excavator Operator Loader Operator Forestry Field Officer Forestry Worker + 1 more
FWP50121

Diploma of Forest Operations
Traineeship
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forester Forestry Field Officer Forestry Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forester Forestry Field Officer Forestry Supervisor
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