Sustainable Operations

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

Sustainability Officer

Sustainability Officers help organisations lower emissions and carbon footprints by developing sustainability plans and ensuring ethical sourcing.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Environmental Consultant

An Environmental Consultant advises businesses and government on environmental issues, conducting audits and assessments to improve practices and ensure compliance.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientists protect natural resources and advise on sustainable practices by conducting research, impact assessments, and community education.

Avg yearly income $117,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in sustainable operations

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
11130NAT

Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Sustainability Officer
Sustainable Design Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Sustainability Officer Sustainable Design Consultant + 1 more
MSS50122

Diploma of Sustainable Operations
Blended
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Officer Environmental Consultant Sustainable Design Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Officer Environmental Consultant Sustainable Design Consultant
MSS50222

Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $8,279
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant
CPP41119

Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,585
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Officer Sustainable Design Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Officer Sustainable Design Consultant
MSS40222

Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Blended
12 months
$4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant
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

Master of Applied Science
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Research Scientist Environmental Scientist
Materials Scientist Biomedical Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Analyst Research Scientist Environmental Scientist Materials Scientist Biomedical Scientist + 2 more

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

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

Bachelor of Science (Ecosystem Science)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Officer Ecologist Environmental Consultant
Natural Resource Manager Wildlife Biologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Officer Ecologist Environmental Consultant Natural Resource Manager Wildlife Biologist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Educator Conservation Officer Environmental Consultant
Land Management Officer Natural Resource Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Educator Conservation Officer Environmental Consultant Land Management Officer Natural Resource Manager + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Environmental Manager
Environmental Scientist Natural Resource Manager Sustainability Specialist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Environmental Manager Environmental Scientist Natural Resource Manager Sustainability Specialist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Geographical Science)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Climatologist Environmental Consultant
Geoscientist GIS Specialist Urban Planner
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Climatologist Environmental Consultant Geoscientist GIS Specialist Urban Planner + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Geoscience)
Blended
3 years
$0 - $24,903
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Geologist GIS Specialist
Hydrogeologist Seismologist Geoscientist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Geologist GIS Specialist Hydrogeologist Seismologist Geoscientist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Sustainability)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,903
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Officer Planning Officer Environmental Officer
Environmental Consultant Sustainability Officer Sustainability Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Officer Planning Officer Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Sustainability Officer Sustainability Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Sustainable Business)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $43,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Manager Sustainability Advisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sustainability Manager Sustainability Advisor

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Earth Science)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Geologist Geoscientist
GIS Specialist Hydrogeologist Earth Scientist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Geologist Geoscientist GIS Specialist Hydrogeologist Earth Scientist + 3 more
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