Perth

Conservation Officer

Conservation Officers develop and implement programs to protect our environment and natural resources including agricultural land, forests, fishes, and wildlife. They can be assigned to a range of duties including administration and office based work, education and community outreach, auditing, and fieldwork.

As a Conservation Officer you could be attending a community outreach program to raise awareness of local wildlife and biodiversity, inspecting a conservation area to develop a fire management plan, investigating a complaint about illegal tree clearing, preparing a written report to submit to a government agency regarding the deterioration of native plant and animal species.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $92,300
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a conservation officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Science (Botany)

On Campus
36 months
$27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)

On Campus
36 months
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)

On Campus
36 months
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Zoology)

On Campus
36 months
$27,401
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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