How do I become a conservation officer?
Bachelor of Science (Botany)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Science (Ecosystem Science)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Science (Zoology)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environment)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Environmental Studies)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Geography)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Common questions
How much do Conservation Officers earn?
Salaries for Conservation Officers start at $60,000 per annum and increase as you obtain university qualifications and experience in the field.
What are the job opportunities for Conservation Officers?
There are approximately 4,200 Conservation Officers employed in Australia right now. They are often employed by Councils and government agencies as well as non-profits and (sometimes) industrial organisations. There are opportunities for Conservation Officers to work as independent consultants.
How do I become a Conservation Officer?
You can get started as a Conservation Officer with either a VET qualification or Bachelor’s degree. Suitable qualifications include the Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Diploma of Conservation and Land Management, Bachelor of Environmental Science, or the Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology).
Some Conservation Officers who are engaged by local government Councils to carry out auditing and compliance activities start their career with the Certificate IV in Government Investigations and develop knowledge of environmental legislation applicable to their state or territory.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023