Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

Postgraduate studies in environmental science are ideal if you are already working in natural resource management and want to broaden your skills and knowledge.

Our environmental science degrees have been developed with extensive input and support from industry experts. Their knowledge has contributed to the development of course content and delivery methods. The contemporary course content reflects the current state of play in environmental management and sustainability in Australia and overseas.

An industry-based advisory group has also been established to oversee the programs so that they continue to meet industry standards.

Our GIS laboratories are equipped with the latest software used in industry. You will learn using the most up-to-date Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data analysis equipment.

This graduate diploma will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work in the sustainability and environmental sector. Employment can be found in the following areas:

• federal and state government departments and agencies
• local authority departments and agencies
• large private sector industries
• small and medium enterprises (e.g. tourism, hospitality, planning)
• engineering and consulting companies
• non-government organisations (there are many aid and welfare organisations operating sustainability initiatives in developing countries)

Careers to consider:

• environmental adviser: offering environmental support to construction sites; ensuring compliance with environmental regulations; helping to achieve environmental targets (e.g. sending zero waste to landfill); liaising with site teams, the client, stakeholders and other environmental teams
• land management officer: engaging with and mobilising land managers to continuously improve management of their land and water through a whole of landscape approach to NRM; contributing to the operational management of parks and reserves; delivering on-ground works, community events, activities and minor projects
• environmental manager: managing environmental management systems within an organisation; identifying, solving and alleviating environmental issues such as pollution and waste treatment; working in compliance with environmental legislation; ensuring corporate sustainable development
• sustainability officer: setting sustainability policies, goals and objectives; reducing a company's carbon footprint in compliance with government environmental regulations; developing partnerships (e.g. with government agencies and the community) to deliver environmental sustainability projects.

You could also consider going on to a Master of Environmental Science.