This sector encompasses all levels of government, Aboriginal people (land and sea), a wide range of not for profit organisations (Bush Heritage, Nature Conservancy etc. ) and private landholders to restore and conserve flora and fauna; as well as assisting with broader issues such as managing erosion, improving water quality and preserving cultural connections. Affected areas relate to:
National Parks • Nature Reserves • Council reserves • Corridors (national, state and local) • Farms • Indigenous Protected lands and Seas • Botanical gardens • Landcare • Coastcare • Rivercare • Private land
Activities can be further divided into the following subsectors:
Community Co-ordination • Conservation Earthworks • Indigenous Land Management • Lands, Parks and Wildlife • Natural Area Restoration • Vertebrate Pest Management • Weed Management
Land management workers focus on the management of weeds, pest animals and often aim to improve water quality, soil, native vegetation, habitat and connectivity.
Useful Links
Environment and conservation groups
Conservation Volunteers Australia
Sustainability Victoria
Local councils
Qualifications and occupations
Bolding indicates a qualification appears on the Victorian Funded Course List, meaning subsidies are available for eligible students. Refer to the latest Funded Course List for more information.
Pre-vocational outcome leading to further studies or entry level job opportunities.
Bush regenerator, Coral Collector, Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers (other), Fire Lookout, Forestry Tree Pruner, Forestry Worker, Indoor Plant Technician, Irrigationist, Kelp or Seagrass Gatherer, Seed Collector, Tree Planter.
Pest Control Project Officer
Revegetation Worker, Bush regenerator, Land Rehabilitation Worker, Indigenous Lands Worker, Soil Conservation Specialist, National Parks Worker, Catchment Management Officer, Field Staff/Operator, Park Ranger, Landcare Coordinator, Water Management Officer, Environmental Planner, Education Officer
Indigenous Lands Worker
Bush Regenerator, Revegetation Worker, Pest Management Officer, Conservation Technician, Parks Worker/Ranger, Revegetation Worker.
Conservation Earthmoving Operator
Aboriginal-sites Worker
National Parks Worker, Landcare Supervisor, Senior Conservation Worker, Weed Management Supervisor, Lands, Parks and Wildlife Supervisor, Indigenous Land Management Supervisor, Pest Control Supervisor (Feral Animals), Community Coordinator (Conservation), Soil Conservation Specialist.
Pest Control Supervisor (Feral Animals), Weed Manager
Indigenous Land Manager, Catchment Coordinator, Fire Management Officer, Sanctuary Manager, Park Ranger, Landcare Manager, Soil Conservation Specialist, Land Management Unit Supervisor, Environmental Officer (Lands, Parks and Wildlife), Natural Resource Manager, Mine site Environmental or Rehabilitation Officer.
Pest Control Manager,Weed Manager
Landcare Manager, Park Ranger, Soil Conservation Specialist, Natural Resource Manager, Land Management Unit Supervisor, Environmental Officer (Lands, Parks and Wildlife), Indigenous Land Manager