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Geography
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here for entry and admission requirements
Where can our graduates go?
Geographers find work. Because the study of Geography provides students with
a variety of specific, discipline-related skills as well as transferable skills
(eg computing, written, oral and graphic communication, statistics) geographers
find employment in a diverse range of occupations, in both the public and private
sector. These include positions in overseas development, tourism, real estate,
intelligence analysis, urban management, planning, local government, environmental
management, teaching, and statistical services.
Detailed below are descriptions of broad areas in which Geography Graduates
may seek employment. Please note that due to the nature of the discipline, geography
graduates are able to use their skills in a wide range of areas, and the examples
listed below should not be seen as the only options available.
Australian Bureau of Statistics: What you offer us
- Understanding the value and importance of statistics as a research tool
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A client focus in your work
- A proven record of academic achievement
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Examples of Employment Areas
Areas of specialisation include: Economic Geographers, Environmental Geographers,
Human Geographers, or Physical Geographers.
- Policy and Research
- Academia & Teaching
- Management/Advice
- Land Use Planning
- Consulting
- Demography
- GIS
- Education
- Commonwealth, State and Local Public Administration
- Marketing and Market research
- Regional Economic Development
- Community Organisations
- Non Government Organisations
- Energy Industry
- Human Resources Management
The Department of the Environment and Heritage
In addition to your academic qualifications (reflecting strong academic achievement), 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 the work of the department;
- Outstanding people skills;
- Work or other experience (including volunteer work) demonstrating initiative and self motivation;
- 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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Some Occupations
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South Australian Public Sector
Graduate Recruitment Program
The supporting statement - the criteria can be addressed by using examples taken from experience in your work, study and/or involvement with community groups:
- Ability to organize tasks, work effectively and meet deadlines both independently or as part of a team
- Ability to analyse problems and devise appropriate solutions
- Ability to learn new information quickly and convey to others
- Good interpersonal and liaison skills that indicate the ability to foster trust and cooperation of others
- Initiative drive and flexibility to achieve results
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated strong commitment to client service
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products
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- Administrative Officer/Assistant
- Agricultural Geographer
- Climatologist
- Community Development Officer
- Conservationist
- Consultant
- Demographer
- Development Officer
- Ecologist
- Economic Development Analyst
- Environmental Research Officer
- Environmental Education Officer
- Environmental Officer
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Assessment Officer
- Economic Geographer
- Environmental Analysts
- Environmental Planner
- Geographic Planner
- Geographic Analyst
- Geographic Engineer
- GIS Technician
- Graduate Administrative Assistant
- Graduate Trainee
- Management Trainee
- Health Planner
- Housing Development Officer
- Industrial Development Specialist
- Intelligence Analyst
- Medical Geographer
- Parks Technical Officer
- Planner/Planning Officer
- Geographer
- Project Officer
- Ranger
- Recreation Resource Planner
- Regional Planner
- Regional Economist
- Research Officer
- Research Assistant
- Research Economist
- Soil Geographer
- Teacher - Primary and Secondary Tour Director
- Tourist Officer
- Transportation Geographer
- Transportation Planner
- Trade Analyst
- Urban Geographer
- Urban Planner
- Waste Services Education Officer
(Note: Some of these positions may require further training)
Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation
GRADUATE INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
Several Positions - Canberra
Do you:-
- Want to contribute to the national security of Australia while working
at the cutting edge of Australian Intelligence?
- Have an interest in current affairs and international relations?
- Have an interest in remote sensing, geography and earth sciences
or Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
- Want to work in a team environment in a rapidly growing organisation
while maintaining a good work/life balance?
- Have the ability to think analytically and creatively
- Have a degree in hard sciences, social sciences or the humanities?
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Potential Employers
- Commonwealth Public Sector- Australian Bureau of Statistics, Environment
Australia
- Sinclair Knight Merz
- South Australian Public Sector -
Department for Environment and Heritage, Department of Trade and Economic Development, Department of Transport and Urban Planning, Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation, South Australian Health Commission, Transport SA, EPA, etc
- Local Government-City of Port Adelaide Enfield, Marion Council, City of
Onkaparinga
- KESAB
Research Analysts - Melbourne
Opportunities for Honours or other postgraduate qualified students with
a leading firm of property economists and market researchers specialising
in investment analysis and market studies in the retail, entertainment
and hospitality industries.
Based in Melbourne CBD and operating nationally and internationally,
this medium sized company has built an enviable reputation due to its
commitment to top quality research and analysis combined with commercially
astute advice to its high profile clients.
Candidates with an Honours or other postgraduate qualification demonstrating
strong numeracy and analytical skills together with well developed report
writing and communication abilities will be preferred. Industry experience
is advantageous but not essential and candidates should have tertiary
qualifications in one of the following disciplines:
- economics
- urban geography
- statistics
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Some Web Sites
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Australian Local Government Jobs Directory
Department of the Environment and Heritage
Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation
Earthworks - career opportunities for geographers, geoscientists, environmental scientists, etc in the academic, water, upstream oil and gas, civil and mining sectors with particular focus on North America, Europe, the UK, the Pacific Rim and Africa
Geography
Graduate Profiles - career profiles of past graduates
Graduate Careers Australia - industry career profiles available for: all graduates, Environment, Market Research, Social Science Research, Teaching, Human Resources and more
Graduate Opportunities - industry career profiles for government administration, teaching, and more.
There are lists of graduate vacancies, employer profiles and details of graduate
recruitment programs
The Institute of Australian Geographers (Incorporated) - includes a 'Careers in Geography' Section
Local Government Association
Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia
Myfuture - comprehensive Australian careers information
SA Department for Environment
and Heritage
SA Department for Environment and Heritage: Land and Maps
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
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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