$2,200 median weekly income before tax.
Environmental Compliance Specialist positions (Lightcast Labour Insights)
Degree overview
Improve your green credentials
Jobs in high-impact environmental areas are set to grow over the next decade. Our program will equip you with sustainable skills to improve your 'green' credentials.
This program addresses the broad issues facing contemporary societies in today's climate. It explores sustainable policy development, policy implementation, environmental management, and impact assessment. This program features key content about UN Sustainable Development Goals.
This program can be tailored to suit students:
- With an existing environmental background,
- Seeking a career change into environmental management,
- Or hoping to combine business and environmental knowledge to better our society.
A Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.
World top 200
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for Environmental Sciences
Ranked 1
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in Australia for skills development
Career opportunities
This program will suit students working for non-government organisations, government or private sector.
Depending on your area of specialisation, you may wish to transition into:
- Business management
- Natural resource management
- Environmental and social impact assessment
- Spatial science.
Professional Outcomes
- Sustainability Manager
- Manager of Urban and Regional Development
- Manager of a National Park or Protected Area
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Scientist
- Business role in the environmental sector
- Sustainability role in business.
17.3% projected employment growth by 2033.
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What you will study
You will study a unique blend of environmental courses. These courses focus on key principles of environmental management, sustainability and climate change. You will have the opportunity to specialise in two of the three specialty areas:
- Business Management
- Natural Resource Management
- Spatial Science.
Student experience
Student experience
Study a Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability 1:49
Tambalyn Durney is undertaking a Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability at the University of Newcastle. He hopes to use his newfound skills to care for the planet and eventually progress into a managerial role.
How to apply
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
Before you get started
To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the Program Handbook.
- Review the Admission Requirements.
- Review the Program fees and costs.
- Decide on your preferred commencement date.
Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Scholarships
Scholarships
If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.
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The following courses are United Nations UNITAR-CIFAL certified: Environmental Legislation and Policy, Sustainability and Ecosystem Health, Environmental Management, and Impact Assessment and Climate Change Policy.
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