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Environmental Manager

OSCA 149331·ANZSCO 139912

Employed

3,000

Part-time share

12.5%

Female share

41%

Median age

43 yrs

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

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Environmental Manager 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 IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management and Diploma of Environmental Management.

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About this career

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the development and implementation of an environmental management system within an organisation. Ensures corporate sustainable development or environmental sustainability by identifying, solving and alleviating environmental issues, such as invasive species, pollution and waste treatment, or ecosystem restoration, in compliance with environmental legislation.

What they typically do

  • Implements environmental strategies, policies and practices within an organisation
  • Ensures an organisation complies with relevant environmental legislation
  • Assesses, evaluates and monitors the sustainability and environmental impact of an organisation
  • Analyses environmental performance data and reports back to an organisation with recommendations on best environmental and sustainability practices
  • Plans the budgets, timelines and resources required to improve the sustainability performance of an organisation
  • Plans and implements programs or regulations for the management, protection, restoration or recovery of marine life, wildlife, vegetation and other natural resources

Where they work

Public Administration and Safety

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32.8%
VIC
26.2%
QLD
16.8%
WA
13.5%
SA
5.2%
ACT
2.3%
TAS
1.8%
NT
1.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Environmental Manager.

  • Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management

    11130NAT · AQF 4 · 4 providers

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  • Diploma of Environmental Management

    11007NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers

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