Environmental Scientist

ANZSCO ID 2343 

Environmental Scientists study, develop, implement and advise on policies and plans for managing and protecting the environment, flora, fauna and other natural resources. 

Job Titles 

• Conservation Officer 
• Environmental Consultant, Adviser, Auditor or Officer 
• Environmental Research Scientist 
• Park Ranger 

Tasks 

• evaluating habitat, wildlife and fisheries needs, and formulating short and long-term management goals and objectives 
• enforcing laws and regulations to conserve and protect fish and wildlife 
• carrying out environmental impact assessments for a wide range of development projects 
• proposing solutions to address negative environmental impact 
• studying the effects of factors, such as terrain, altitude, climatic and environmental change, sources of nutrition, predators and the impacts of humans, on animal and plant life 
• studying and analysing pollution, atmospheric conditions, demographic characteristics, ecology, mineral, soil and water samples 
• developing conservation and management policies for biological resources, such as fish populations and forests, and establishing standards and developing approaches for the control of pollution and the rehabilitation of areas disturbed by activities such as mining, timber felling and overgrazing 
• implementing policies and organising activities in designated parks and other areas to conserve and protect natural and cultural heritage 
• participating in management planning by providing environmental information and making inventories of plants, animals and items of cultural and heritage significance 

Study Info 

A bachelor degree in Environmental Science, or a bachelor degree in Science or Applied Science with a major in Environmental Science or Natural Resource Management is usually required to become an Environmental Scientist. 

Soft Skills 

• Ability to operate independently within the field, both in metropolitan locations and remotely with potential for extended remote field work; 
• Excellent oral and written skills 
• Passion for the environment 
• Hardworking team player, with an ability to balance multiple projects 
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and achieve set objectives 
• Meticulous attention to detail and pragmatic problem-solving to draw strong conclusions