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Ecology, Behaviour and Evolution
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Sustainable management of the natural environment depends on a sound understanding of the way that organisms have evolved, their behaviour and their interactions with other organisms and the physical environment (ecology).
Where can our graduates go?
They will also be competitive for jobs involving fieldwork, conservation and environmental management, such as monitoring populations of endangered species or designing environmental restoration projects. Careers are available in research institutes, government agencies, conservation organisations and industries such as forestry, agriculture, fisheries, bioremediation and ecotourism.
- Assistant Plant Scientist
- Assistant Ranger
- Biodiversity Implementation Officer
- Biodiversity Protection Officer
- Bush Management Adviser
- Community Support Officer
- Conservation Officer
- Ecologist - Threatened Plants
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Officer
- Environmental Research Officer
- Environmental Scientist
- Flora/fauna/weed Ecologist
- Grassy Ecosystems Officer
- Habitat Restoration & Management Ecologist
- Interpretation and Education Officer
- Landscape Management Project Officer
- Natural Heritage Research Assistant
- Project Officer
- Regional Land Management Officer
- Regional Wildlife Officer
- Research & Conservation Assistant
- Scientific Officer
- Threatened Species Officer
- Vegetation project officer
- Wildlife Ecologist
- Wildlife Policy Officer
Graduate Opportunities, Dept of the Environment & Heritage, Canberra
The Department of the Environment and Heritage delivers the Australian Government's environment and heritage legislation, policies and programmes.
Our graduates work in diverse areas such as climate change policy, wildlife protection, developing marine protected areas, helping regional Australia conserve more natural resources, improving fuel quality standards, protecting Antarctica - and many more. We are looking for people with:
- Leadership potential.
- Energy, adaptability and enthusiasm.
- Team approach.
- Analytical ability.
- Outstanding people skills.
- Presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to embrace and adapt to change.
We invite applications from all academic disciplines. Our graduates usually reflect a broad range of backgrounds, work and life experiences, and come from across Australia. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. |
Potential Employers
- Adelaide & Mount Lofty Ranges NRM Board
- Australian Bush Heritage Fund
- Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF)
- Australian Wildlife Conservancy
- Banrock Station
- Biosecurity Australia
- Biosis Research Pty. Ltd.
- CSIRO
- Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
- Department of the Environment and Heritage
- Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation (DWLBC)
- Earth Tech
- Ecological Associates Pty Ltd
- Ecological Associates Pty Ltd
- Mid Torrens Catchment Group
- Nature Conservation Society of SA Inc.
- Parsons Brinckerhoff
- PIRSA
- SA Department for Environment and Heritage
- SARDI
- South Australian Museum
- Waterwatch
- Weeds CRC
Scientific Officer, Nature Conservation Society
Position duties include conducting research into current nature conservation issues, preparation of submissions, lobbying of relevant agencies, media work, public liaison and project development.
Requirements:
- Degree in biology, ecology, natural resource management or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of principles of ecology and nature conservation/biodiversity conservation.
- Understanding of relevant government agencies, programs and funding opportunities.
- High-level organisational and time management skills.
- Initiative and self-motivation.
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Some Web Sites
The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA)
Australian Network for Plant Conservation
Australasian Wildlife Management Society (AWMS)
Conservation Council of SA
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Department of Environment and Heritage
Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation
Ecological Society of Australia
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 - at the GCA site Industry Career Profiles are available on Science, Information Technology, All Graduates, Physics, Engineering, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics 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
Myfuture - comprehensive Australian careers 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
SA Department for Environment and Heritage
SA Urban Forest Biodiversity Program
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
Research & Conservation Assistant, Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary
The Sanctuary has a comprehensive Research and Conservation Program, involving the implementation of practical, on-ground management and strategic research designed to aid effective conservation management. We seek a committed and energetic ecologist to assist the Sanctuary Manager and Wildlife Ecologist with the Research and Conservation Program at Mornington. This includes:
- Participating in, and sometimes supervising the field research (eg. fauna and flora surveys, detailed ornithological studies).
- Supervising the field work, data collection and compilation by other assistants and volunteers.
- Assisting with data management, analysis and report preparation.
- Assisting with logistics and administration.
- Participating in the land management programs (eg. weed control, fire management, destocking).
Applicants should have a sound knowledge of wildlife and ecology (theoretical and practical), excellent ecological research skills including sampling methods, animal handling methods, data collection and management skills, basic analytical techniques and writing skills. They must work well in a team, and be willing to work in a remote location. |
More information
For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.
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;
- information and assistance with your job search;
- graduate skill development programs;
- opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation 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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