Conservation and Land Management

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Park Ranger

Park Rangers maintain national parks, protect wildlife, assist with conservation projects, and educate the public about the environment.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Unknown

Land Manager

A Land Manager oversees natural resource areas, ensuring conservation and liaising with stakeholders while possessing strong leadership and communication skills.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Unknown

Regional Coordinator

A Regional Coordinator oversees local operations, enhancing service delivery through project management, staff training, and community engagement.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Conservation Trainee

Conservation Trainees assist in environmental projects while training, requiring passion for nature, teamwork, and ability to work outdoors.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Spotter Catcher

A Spotter Catcher locates and relocates wildlife before land clearing, using traps and tracking methods while working outdoors in various conditions.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Unknown

Forester

A Forester manages forests for sustainable use, restoration, and conservation, conducts ecological assessments, and ensures environmental compliance.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Unknown

Conservation Manager

A Conservation Manager protects environmental areas from degradation, focusing on wildlife and resource preservation while liaising with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in conservation and land management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC51216

Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Regional Coordinator Land Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Regional Coordinator Land Manager
10750NAT

Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration
Blended
13 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Spotter Catcher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Spotter Catcher
AHC51120

Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $16,865
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Manager
AHC21024

Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 21 months
$0 - $10,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee
AHC10124

Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
On Campus
6 months
$1,350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee
AHC40920

Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$0 - $16,508
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Park Ranger
Land Manager Sustainability Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Park Ranger Land Manager Sustainability Officer + 2 more
AHC32516

Certificate III in Aboriginal Sites Work
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Indigenous Land Worker Aboriginal Health Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Indigenous Land Worker Aboriginal Health Worker
22597VIC

Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $520
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spotter Catcher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Spotter Catcher

Bachelor of Environmental Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Scientist Environmental Health Officer Forester
Sustainability Officer Environmental Manager Environmental Specialist Ecotoxicologist Environmental Chemist Environmental Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Scientist Environmental Health Officer Forester Sustainability Officer Environmental Manager Environmental Specialist Ecotoxicologist Environmental Chemist Environmental Officer + 6 more
AHC31421

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,825
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger
FWP30122

Certificate III in Forest Operations
Traineeship
24 months
$0 - $11,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Excavator Operator Forester
Forestry Field Officer Forestry Manager Forestry Supervisor Forestry Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Loader Operator Excavator Operator Forester Forestry Field Officer Forestry Manager Forestry Supervisor Forestry Worker + 4 more
FWP20122

Certificate II in Forest Operations
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Excavator Operator Loader Operator Forester
Forestry Field Officer Forestry Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Excavator Operator Loader Operator Forester Forestry Field Officer Forestry Worker + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist Agronomist
Research Officer Soil Scientist Farm Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist Agronomist Research Officer Soil Scientist Farm Manager + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Geneticist
Microbiologist Research Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Geneticist Microbiologist Research Scientist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist
Environmental Manager Research Scientist Biology Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist Environmental Manager Research Scientist Biology Teacher + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Botany)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Botanist Conservation Officer Horticulturalist
Research Scientist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Botanist Conservation Officer Horticulturalist Research Scientist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$23,550 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Conservation Officer Environmental Consultant
Natural Resource Manager Wildlife Conservator Conservationist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Conservation Officer Environmental Consultant Natural Resource Manager Wildlife Conservator Conservationist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $32,583
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Environmental Consultant Conservation Manager
Wildlife Biologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Environmental Consultant Conservation Manager Wildlife Biologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Ecology Consultant
Environmental Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Ecology Consultant Environmental Consultant + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Conservation Officer Ecologist
Environmental Consultant Zoologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Conservation Officer Ecologist Environmental Consultant Zoologist + 2 more
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