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Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation
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here for entry and admission requirements
Biodiversity is the study of all living organisms in the environment,
the range of different species that are found in each place and
why this differs from place to place, and the methods that we can
use to manage ecosystems to conserve as many of those species as
possible. Their broad training in biology and specific technical
and quantitative skills will also equip them to pursue careers in
a wide variety of related areas.
Where can our graduates go?
RANGER
National Park
The Ranges Region requires the services of a Ranger OPS2 to contribute
to the management of the North Flinders District by undertaking a range
of duties including provision of visitor services and liaison with the
Aboriginal community, protection of natural and cultural resources, and
management of visitor facilities.
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Graduates can work in:
- Government bodies involved with biodiversity and conservation (including
national parks, museums and herbaria)
- Education bodies
- Research and development authorities
- Consultancies
- Private companies working in such areas as mine site
rehabilitation, environmental
monitoring, or the pharmaceuticals industry.
MURRAYLANDS REGION REGIONAL ECOLOGIST
National Parks and Wildlife SA
This Department is seeking to employ a competent person as
its Regional
Ecologist in the Murraylands Region of its National Parks and Wildlife
Division. The person will report to the Manager Conservation Programs
and will be responsible for the development and
implementation of programs
for the conservation, management and restoration of ecological systems
both on and off park within the Region.
Essential Qualifications: Degree in the field of Ecology, Biodiversity
Management, Natural Resource Management or equivalent.
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Some Occupations
- Academic
- Administrative Officer/Assistant
- Biodiversity Extension Officer
- Biodiversity Policy Officer
- Bush Management Adviser
- Catchment Care Officer
- Communications Officer
- Community Development Officer
- Conservationist
- Consultant
- Data Capture Officers
- Ecologist
- Environmental Analyst
- Environmental Assessment Officer
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Education Officer
- Environmental Officer
- Environmental Planner
- Environmental Project Officer
- Environmental Research Officer
- Field Assistant
- Forestry Officer
- Graduate Administrative Assistant
- Graduate Trainee
- Graduate Water Policy Officer
- Interpretation Officer
- Land Care Officer
- Land Use Planner
- Lecturer
- Park Ranger
- Parks Technical Officer
- Planner/Planning Officer
- Political Analyst
- Project Officer
- Ranger
- Revegetation Project Officer
- Research Assistant
- Research Officer
- Scientific Officer
- Site Analyst
- Site Researcher
- Soil Conservationist
- Species Protection Officer
- Teacher - Primary and Secondary
- Technical Officer
- Threatened Species Officer
- Tour Director
- Tourist Officer
- Urban Planner
- Wildlife Officer
(Note: Some of these positions may require further education/training)
Potential Employers
Department of Environment and Heritage
In addition to your academic qualifications, we are seeking candidates
with many of the following:
- commitment to achieving results in all that you do;
- capacity to make a significant intellectual contribution
to Environment
Australia's work (usually, but not always, indicated by
strong academic
achievement);
- great people skills;
- work or other experience demonstrating initiative and
self motivation;
- good presentation and communication skills;
- energy, adaptability and enthusiasm; and
- the ability to work closely with other people in pursuing
team objectives.
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- Australian Public Service - Department of Environment and Heritage, Department of Agriculture,
Fisheries,
Forestry Australia, Department of Defence, Department of Education, Science
and Training
- Catchment Management Boards
- Coastal Protection Board (SA)
- Conservation Council of SA
- CSIRO
- Department for Environment and Heritage
- Department of Water, Land, and Biodiversity Conservation
- Environment Protection Authority
- First Murray Irrigation Trust (VIC)
- Greening Australia
- Kinhill
- Landcare
- Local Government - Charles Sturt City Council, City
of Marion
- Mining Companies, for example - Heathfield Resources, MIM
Holdings Limited,
WMC Resources
- National Parks and Wildlife Services
- Onkaparinga Catchment Water Management Board
- PIRSA
- Planning SA
- Resource and Environment Management Pty Ltd
- South Australian Public Sector
- The Nature Conservation Society of SA Inc.
- Transport SA
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry (DAFF)
DAFF is seeking highly motivated people to participate in
and communicate
with agricultural, food, fisheries and forest industries. DAFF requires
graduates with good analytical and research skills who are capable of
implementing and evaluating government programs and policies.What you
need to succeed:
- To succeed in Science a critical and inquiring mind is essential.
- Strong numeracy skills are essential in most fields
- Creativity is also an important attribute, as are
attention to detail
and a perfectionist streak.
- Good communication skills are required, in order to
describe complex
scientific ideas in clear and simple terms.
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Some Web Sites
The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) Australian Local Government Jobs Directory
Conservation Council of SA
CSIRO
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Department of Environment and Heritage
Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation
Ecological Society of Australia
Environment Directory Portal - this website provides information on Australian companies, research institutions and other organisations involved in environmental management activities
Environment
Institute of Australia & New Zealand
- objectives are to promote environmental knowledge and practice,
provide subsidised
membership to students, employment opportunities and mentoring
Graduate Careers Australia - industry career profiles are available on Science, Environment, All Graduates, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and more
Graduate Opportunities - industry career profiles available for consultancy, government administration, information technology, manufacturing, mining, Science, telecommunications and more. There are lists of Graduate vacancies, employer profiles and details of Graduate Recruitment Programs
Greencorps
Greenpeace
Myfuture - comprehensive Australian career information
Nature Conservation Society of SA Inc
NOVA - science in the News-published by Australian Academy of Science. Topics areas include; Biology, Health, Environment, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Technology
NRM Jobs - advertising opportunities in Australia’s Natural Resource Management Sector-NRM
Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA)
SA Department of the Environment and Heritage
SA Urban
Forest Biodiversity
Program
Wilderness
Society
Personal Requirements
- a logical approach to problem solving
- technical aptitude
- able to communicate with a wide range of people
- able to work as a member of a team
From Graduate Futures 2004: Science Industry Profile |
Australian Graduate Survey
Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.
2007 Graduates at a glance:
- Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
- One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
- The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000
Source: Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
Additional information from: GradsOnline
More information
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Graduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online. Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.
The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:
- graduate employment services including recruitment fairs,
employer activities
online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
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- graduate skill development programs;
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work and work
experience; and
- career development services
For more information explore this website.
This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations
Survey, Flinders
University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials,
Graduate Opportunities,
Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre
research
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REGIONAL ECOLOGIST, EYRE
National Parks and Wildlife SA (NPWSA)
Want to make a difference? Committed to conserving Australia's biodiversity? Possess drive, energy and passion? You will provide ecological information and advice to local communities and ensure NPWSA's biodiversity conservation programs meet sound ecological criteria. Responsible for developing and implementing programs to conserve, manage and restore ecological systems, both on-park and off-park, and for regional priorities and strategic action plans to achieve biodiversity outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS: Degree in Ecology, Biodiversity Management, Natural Resource Management or equivalent. Wide experience in biodiversity conservation. Ability to design, implement and monitor ecological field projects. Experience working with and motivating rural communities. Appropriate driver's licence. |
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