Graduate Certificate
Globally, more than 15 per cent of land and 10 per cent of aquatic and marine areas are protected in conservation reserve systems, and in Australia almost a fifth of our landmass and a third of our oceans have some level of protection under the National Reserve System.
If you're working to manage one of the world's many terrestrial or marine protected areas for biodiversity and other values, or are looking to move into this field, this course is designed to provide up-to-date skills and knowledge applicable to both Australian and international protected area administration and management.
Learn how best to manage the human resources and complex organisational structures that are often associated with protected area management. You'll build your expertise in monitoring, strategic assessment and system planning relevant to both public and private organisations.
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:
Employment opportunities exist in government park management agencies (e.g. Commonwealth Department of the Environment, WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks Victoria), environmental non-government organisations (e.g. Pew Charitable Trusts, WWF, IUCN) and private reserve managers (e.g. Bush Heritage Australia).
Careers could include: