Turn your passion for South Australia's unique environments into a rewarding career! From the rugged Flinders Ranges to our pristine coastlines, conservation professionals protect and restore our state's natural treasures. Your workday might involve collecting native seeds in the Adelaide Hills, managing feral species in the Coorong, implementing controlled burns in conservation parks, or restoring damaged ecosystems across our diverse landscapes. This hands-on field connects you directly with South Australia's spectacular natural heritage. You'll thrive in this career if you enjoy being outdoors in all conditions, can communicate effectively with landowners and community groups, and are comfortable working both independently in remote areas and collaboratively with diverse teams of experts.
SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BUILD A CAREER IN Conservation and Land Management
STUDY VET WHILE YOU COMPLETE THE SACE
Senior Secondary
On-the-job training:
Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:
AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
AHC21020 Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC30318 Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management
AHC31421 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC31522 Certificate III in On Country Management
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Off-the-job training:
Start VET study at school through off-the-job training in:
AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
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Industry specific requirements, including:
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
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Customised SACE subjects Pastoral care – mentoring and monitoring
THEN
WORK IN YOUR CAREER
Use your VET qualification to work as:
Environmental/Natural Resource Management Worker
Conservation Worker - Land Management
Conservation Worker - Parks and Wildlife
Conservation Officer
Park Ranger
Land Rehabilitation Worker
National Parks Worker
Natural Resource Officer
Environment Worker
Revegetation Worker
Pest Control Technician
Invasive Weeds Officer
Aboriginal Land Management Officer
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH VET
Study:
Continue your studies with one of the following:
AHC40924 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC60422 Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
To work as:
Senior Conservation Worker
Community Project Coordinator (Land Care)
Senior Park Ranger
Aboriginal Land Management Coordinator
Regional Conservation Manager
National Parks/Ranger
Natural Resource Manager
Natural Resource Planner
Land management officer
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH UNIVERSITY
Study at university to work in:
University study in conversation and land management can lead to employment as:
Project Officer Threatened Species
Wildlife Management Officer
Field Ecologist
Environmental Consultant
Natural Resources Management Officer
Conservation Park Ranger
Biodiversity Monitoring Officer
Wetland Ecologist
Fire Management Officer
What do I need to do?
Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation)
