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Conservation Officer

OSCA 244332·ANZSCO 234311

Employed

4,900

Part-time share

24.4%

Female share

51.3%

Median age

39 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Conservation Officer is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate II in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration, Certificate IV in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration, Diploma of Community Group Coordination and Facilitation, and Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.

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About this career

Develops and implements programs and regulations for the protection, restoration and recovery of aquatic life, vegetation, wildlife and other natural assets.

What they typically do

  • Evaluates habitat, wildlife and fisheries needs, and formulates short-term and long-term management goals and objectives
  • Ensures compliance with laws and regulations to conserve aquatic life, vegetation, wildlife and other natural assets
  • Develops, reviews and manages policies, procedures and programs to achieve conservation and protection of natural assets
  • Coordinates and manages conservation and rehabilitation projects
  • Liaises with relevant rights holders and stakeholders in the development and implementation of conservation activities

Where they work

Public Administration and Safety

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.3%
QLD
20.9%
VIC
20.6%
WA
16.3%
SA
4.7%
TAS
2.7%
ACT
2.5%
NT
1.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Conservation Officer.

  • Certificate II in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration

    11246NAT · AQF 2 · 1 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration

    11078NAT · AQF 4 · 1 providers

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  • Diploma of Community Group Coordination and Facilitation

    AHC51222 · AQF 5 · 1 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    AHC40924 · AQF 4 · 13 providers

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  • Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    AHC31424 · AQF 3 · 47 providers

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  • Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration

    11087NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers

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