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Field Assistant Courses

Field Assistants support conservation officers, parks and wildlife rangers, environmental scientists, and heritage officials with different types of fieldwork. They primarily work out of doors and may often be required to drive long distances or access remote areas by light aircraft.

As a Field Assistant you could be gathering data for a field survey on native animal populations, carrying our repairs and maintenance to an access trail, assisting with bush firefighting efforts, logging collected samples into a database, or just receiving instructions from the Head Ranger.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Field Assistants earn?

Salaries for Field Assistants start at $60,000 per annum and increase as you obtain university qualifications and experience in the field.

What are the job opportunities for Field Assistants?

There are no clear employment figures for Field Assistants working in Australia right now. They are employed by government agencies such as local government Councils and National Parks and Wildlife, as well as academic institutions and conservation non-profits.

How do I become a Field Assistant?

You can get started as a Field Assistant with a VET qualification from the Conservation and Land Management Training Package such as the Certificate IV in Pest Management or Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management. Many Field Assistants begin their careers by joining local environmental groups and completing volunteer assignments.

If you are seeking a role with plenty of room for career advancement, you should definitely consider a Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation, or the Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology).

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within environmental management. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

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