Environmental Scientists
University degree Moderate growth · ANZSCO skill level 1 · occupation 2343
Environmental Scientists study, develop, implement and advise on policies and plans for managing and protecting the environment, flora, fauna and other natural resources.
How do you get there?
Highest qualification held by people in this job: 78.2% university · 12.9% vet / tafe · 7% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).
Usually studied as Environmental Studies. A selection of providers offering courses in this field (indicative, not ranked):
- University Central Queensland University
- University Charles Sturt University (CSU)
- University The University of Sydney
- University Monash University (Monash)
- University University of Wollongong (UoW)
- University Southern Cross University (SCU)
- University Adelaide University
- University The University of Newcastle (UoN)
- TAFE TAFE Queensland
- TAFE Melbourne Polytechnic
- TAFE TAFE SA
- TAFE Holmesglen Institute
Course & field-of-education data © Commonwealth of Australia (CRICOS), CC BY 2.5 AU. Matched by field of education — indicative; confirm entry requirements with each provider.
Where these jobs are
NSW 22.1% · VIC 21.4% · QLD 20.6% · WA 20.4% · SA 5.9% · TAS 4% · NT 3.5% · ACT 2.1%
Top industries
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services · Public Administration and Safety · Arts and Recreation Services.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.