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Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
Link
here for entry and admission requirements
Where can our graduates go?
Graduates from marine biology programs at Flinders have found jobs in:
- marine policy and planning in government (local, state and
Commonwealth)
- environmental consultancies
- industry sectors such as aquaculture, fisheries and
marine-based tourism.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry-Australia (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. |
Potential areas of employment include:
- All levels of Government - Federal, State, Local
- Coastal and marine industries
- Coastal aquatic centres
- Ecological effects of aquaculture
- Environmental groups
- Fisheries/Fisheries Management
- Government agencies
- Industry
- Local coastal authorities
- Marine conservation and resource monitoring
- Marine environmental impact
- Marine environmental industries
- Private consultancies
- Research and development
- Science policy, planning and decision making
- Tourism
- Universities
- Water authorities
Primary Industries & Resources SA
Environmental Monitoring Officer
Aquaculture SA are seeking the services of an Environmental
Monitoring Officer
to assist in the assessment of aquaculture development
proposals in accordance
with ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles. The
Environmental
Monitoring Officer will assist in the assessment of visual and
written reports
submitted by or on behalf of industry to ensure compliance with
ESD principles
and licence conditions. The incumbent will require a sound knowledge of
managing natural resources related to marine aquaculture and a Diploma or
Degree in Marine Sciences or another discipline is essential. |
Potential Employers
- SA Research and Development Institute
- National Parks and Wildlife SA
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
- Department of Primary Industries Resources SA
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry (DAFF)
- CSIRO
- Museums
- KESAB
- Australian Antarctic Division
- City of Port Adelaide Enfield
- National Oceans Office
- Australian Customs Service
- Sinclair Knight Merz
- SA Water
- Environment Australia
- Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Board
- Department of the Environment and Heritage
- Department for the Environment and Heritage (Coasts and Marine Branch)
SARDI Aquatic Sciences
Research Officer (Snapper)
An opportunity has arisen for a research officer to join a small dynamic
team researching the fishery and biology of snapper, Pagrus auratus, in
South Australia.
The research officer will study the movement and stock
structure of snapper
through the analysis of otolith microchemistry. The research officer will
demonstrate general laboratory experience; skills and
experience in chemical
analysis with large, analytical instruments; and the ability to work with
biological specimens. |
Some Occupations
- Aquaculture Technician
- Business Manager
- Catchment Education Officer
- Coast and Clean Seas Project Officer
- Coastcare Facilitator
- Conservation Officer
- Environmental Assessment Scientist
- Environmental consulting
- Environmental Monitoring Officer
- Fisheries Information Analyst
- Fisheries Officer
- Fisheries Scientist
- Graduate Administrative Assistant
- Graduate Planning Officer
- Marine Biologist
- Marine Campaign Officer
- Marine Scientific Officer
- Marine scientist
- Microbiologist
- Project manager
- Coast and Marine Facilitator
- Quantitative Marine Biologist
- Marine Natural Products Chemist
- Research Scientist
- Resource managers
- Teacher
Personal Requirements
- able to identify problems
- analytical and problem solving ability
- highly developed report writing skills
- able to work in a team environment under minimal supervision
Marine Biology or Science students
Project Worker for Reef Watch
- Provide training for dive clubs and others, on marine
species identification
and the monitoring methodologies used by Reef Watch
- Liaise closely with dive clubs to encourage and support
their involvement
in Reef Watch
- Organise events and activities to increase community awareness and
knowledge
- Prepare a quarterly newsletter and promotional material
- Maintain Reef Watch member records
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Some Web Sites
Australian Coral Reef Society - extensive links, including to research stations
Australian Institute for Marine Sciences - AIMS is the premier Australian Commonwealth research agency charged with investigating Australia's tropical seas. Based in Townsville, Qld, AIMS have extensive research programs in coral reef ecology, and the biology of tropical marine species
Australian Marine Conservation Society
Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) - AMSA is the national professional organisation for marine scientists.Extensive marine links available from this site
CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
Department of the Environment and Heritage
Department for Environment and Heritage (SA): Coasts and Marine
Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA
Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation
Environment Protection Agency
Graduate Careers Australia
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
Kelly Scientific Resources
The Marine and Coastal Community Network
The Marine Education Society of Australasia Inc - has a Marine careers page, and several profiles of careers in this field
Marine Life Society of South Australia Inc
Monterey Bay
Aquarium Research
Institute - MBARI is one of the premier marine research agencies
specialising
in deep sea research. Focussing most of its work in the Monterey
Canyon, MBARI
have an impressive array of technologies and highly accomplished scientific
staff investigating this scarcely known environment
Myfuture - comprehensive Australian careers resources
Reef Watch
SARDI
Society for Marine Mammalogy - strategies for pursuing a career in marine mammal science
Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution
- WHOI is the largest independent oceanographic institution in the world. It is
non-profit organisation dedicated to the study of marine sciences
and the education
of marine scientists. Much of WHOI's research relates to physical
oceanography,
however research programs within marine biology focus on global
ocean ecosystems
and biological oceanography
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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