Environmental Manager

An Environmental Manager oversees compliance and sustainability initiatives within an organisation. Their responsibilities include developing environmental management systems, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to legislation. They assess project impacts, lead sustainability programs, and train staff on best practices.

Environmental Managers are typically employed in government, construction, or consulting sectors, they must possess strong leadership and analytical skills to effectively manage environmental strategies​.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $141,440
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a environmental manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Environmental Science

Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Human Geography)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$37,212 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Agricultural Science)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $8,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environment)

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

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Geology)

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$7,135 - $7,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Environmental Science

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$13,700 - $74,062
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Environmental Management

Blended, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $50,544
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Environment

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $85,788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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