Conservation Officer
A Conservation Officer manages and protects natural environments, wildlife, and national parks for state and federal agencies in Australia, enforcing environmental legislation and managing visitor activities.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand; state parks and wildlife agencies provide core employment.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Conduct field patrols in national parks and protected areas
- Enforce nature conservation legislation and manage illegal activities
- Manage wildlife populations, feral animal control, and fire management
- Engage with visitors, landholders, and community on conservation matters
Skills required
- Natural resource management and ecology knowledge
- Conservation legislation enforcement
- Wildlife management and fire management
- Community engagement and interpretation
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, or natural resource management. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on ROL, eligible for subclass 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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