Environmental Scientists Nec
ANZSCO 234399
1,200
29%
51%
43 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Other Environmental Scientists includes jobs like Environmental Educator, and Soil Scientist.
What they typically do
- Studies origins, composition and distribution of soils and the materials from which soils are formed.
- Investigates effect of land use practices on soil.
- Analyses soil for elements and develops methods for altering soil characteristics to suit different plants.
- Plans and co-ordinates management practices for the control of soil degradation due to erosion, cultivation, excess water or salinity.
- Advises on moisture conservation, irrigation and drainage.
- Advises on suitability of soil use for cropping, horticulture, pasture, forestry and alternative systems of land use, including waste disposal.
- Advises on use of soil for engineering purposes and on restoration of soil following massive disturbances through mining and other exploitative operations.
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Environmental Scientists Nec.
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Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC60422 · AQF 6 · 3 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture
AHC60524 · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Building Biology
11429NAT · AQF 6 · 1 providers