Resource Economist

A Resource Economist analyses the economic aspects of natural resources to guide their sustainable use and management. You might work in government agencies, research institutions, or private industry. Resource Economists focus on evaluating resource availability, demand, and economic impacts. You’ll conduct studies, develop models, and provide recommendations to optimise resource allocation and ensure environmental sustainability.

Resource Economists play a key role in balancing economic development with environmental conservation. You’ll need to be analytical and skilled in data interpretation, with a strong understanding of both economics and environmental science. You’ll collaborate with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers to promote efficient and sustainable resource management.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a resource economist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager
Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Travel Agency Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Customer Service Officer Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Small Business Owner Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Fitness Centre Manager Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Life Coach Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Clinical Coder Driller Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Concreter RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Investigation Manager Senior Compliance Officer Landfill Supervisor Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Brand Ambassador Buyer’s Agent Regional Manager Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Property Consultant Property Developer Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Procurement Consultant Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Market Researcher Law Clerk Fundraising Coordinator Agile Business Analyst Technical Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer ICT Sales Assistant Freelance Editor Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Executive Director Meteorologist Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Investment Banking Analyst Advertising Account Manager Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Acquisition Manager Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Risk Consultant Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Marketing Analyst Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Leadership Coach
+ 216 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Travel Agency Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager New Home Sales Consultant Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Customer Service Officer Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Small Business Owner Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Customs and Border Protection Officer Local Government Administration Officer Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Fitness Centre Manager Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Life Coach Bakery Manager Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Clinical Coder Driller Drilling Supervisor Apiarist Concreter RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Investigation Manager Senior Compliance Officer Landfill Supervisor Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Brand Ambassador Buyer’s Agent Regional Manager Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Salesforce Administrator IT Recruitment Consultant Enterprise Architect Business Support Officer Property Consultant Property Developer Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Internal Auditor Buyer Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Product Marketing Manager Customer Success Manager Procurement Consultant Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Fitness Studio Manager Claims Specialist Workshop Supervisor Scheduler Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Market Researcher Law Clerk Fundraising Coordinator Agile Business Analyst Technical Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Technology Consultant Social Media Strategist Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher Community Relations Manager Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer ICT Sales Assistant Freelance Editor Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Executive Director Meteorologist Data Analytics Consultant Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Investment Banking Analyst Advertising Account Manager Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Inventory Manager Supply Planner Purchasing Officer Business Development Consultant Digital Business Strategist Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Business Process Analyst Quality Assurance Engineer Capability Manager Data Consultant Data Miner Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer IT Auditor Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Executive Manager Master Data Analyst Acquisition Manager Senior Business Analyst Tender Writer Risk Consultant Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Marketing Analyst Corporate Services Manager Innovation Consultant Leadership Coach + 216 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Planner Planning Officer Strata Manager
Park Manager Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Operations Officer Information Officer Office Manager Project Coordinator Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Sales Analyst Radio Producer Financial Controller Accounting Manager Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Life Coach Bakery Manager Grip Drilling Supervisor Clinical Coder Gaffer Driller HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Reservations Manager Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Abattoir Supervisor Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Agile Business Analyst Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Governance Coordinator Performance Manager Claims Specialist Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Travel Operator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Program Coordinator Diversity Consultant Business Leader International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Social Media Strategist Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Intelligence Officer International Project Manager National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Arts Programmer Editorial Writer Human Rights Advocate Partnerships Manager Location Manager Climate Scientist Creative Writer Resource Economist Neurologist Agricultural Economist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Palaeontologist Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Nutrition Scientist Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Research and Development Manager Logistician Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Data Miner Program Leader Capability Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Commercial Manager Strategy Manager Operations Analyst ICT Project Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Promotions Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Program Evaluator Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Site Manager Political Consultant Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Digital Project Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Clinical Supervisor Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Corporate Services Manager Leadership Coach Wellbeing Coordinator Economics Consultant
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Event Planner Planning Officer Strata Manager Park Manager Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Operations Officer Information Officer Office Manager Project Coordinator Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Sales Analyst Radio Producer Financial Controller Accounting Manager Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Life Coach Bakery Manager Grip Drilling Supervisor Clinical Coder Gaffer Driller HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Reservations Manager Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Abattoir Supervisor Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Agile Business Analyst Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Governance Coordinator Performance Manager Claims Specialist Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Travel Operator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Program Coordinator Diversity Consultant Business Leader International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Social Media Strategist Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Intelligence Officer International Project Manager National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Arts Programmer Editorial Writer Human Rights Advocate Partnerships Manager Location Manager Climate Scientist Creative Writer Resource Economist Neurologist Agricultural Economist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Palaeontologist Transport Manager Geochemist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Nutrition Scientist Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Research and Development Manager Logistician Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Data Miner Program Leader Capability Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Commercial Manager Strategy Manager Operations Analyst ICT Project Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Promotions Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Program Evaluator Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Site Manager Political Consultant Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Digital Project Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Clinical Supervisor Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Corporate Services Manager Leadership Coach Wellbeing Coordinator Economics Consultant + 267 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Recovery Officer Wellbeing Coordinator Doula
Youth Advocate Clinical Supervisor Social Work Supervisor Aged Care Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Education Support Officer Program Evaluator Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Gerontologist Health Advisor Nutrition Scientist Nutrition Advisor Agricultural Economist Neurologist Resource Economist Policy Researcher Creative Writer Climate Scientist Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Arts Programmer Community Advocate Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison Human Rights Activist Community Engagement Coordinator Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Social Justice Advocate Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Community Worker Community Arts Worker International Development Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Intake Worker Social Welfare Officer Art Therapist Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Remedial Yoga Therapist Life Coach Council Member Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Conservation Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Regional Coordinator Family Support Worker Student Experience Officer Park Manager
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Recovery Officer Wellbeing Coordinator Doula Youth Advocate Clinical Supervisor Social Work Supervisor Aged Care Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Education Support Officer Program Evaluator Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Gerontologist Health Advisor Nutrition Scientist Nutrition Advisor Agricultural Economist Neurologist Resource Economist Policy Researcher Creative Writer Climate Scientist Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Arts Programmer Community Advocate Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison Human Rights Activist Community Engagement Coordinator Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Social Justice Advocate Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Community Worker Community Arts Worker International Development Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Intake Worker Social Welfare Officer Art Therapist Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Remedial Yoga Therapist Life Coach Council Member Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Conservation Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Regional Coordinator Family Support Worker Student Experience Officer Park Manager + 80 more

Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,323
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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