OSCA 244332

Conservation Officer

Overview

  • Employed persons

    4,900

  • Employment status

    75.7% Full time

    24.4% Part time

  • Median age

    39 years

  • Employment by sex

    51.3% Female

    48.8% Male

    Gender balanced

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.4%

  • Main employing industry

    Public Administration and Safety

Indicator Conservation Officer Total employment
Employed persons 4,900 12,049,400
Median age 39 years 40 years
Full-time share 75.7% 64.2%
Part-time share 24.4% 35.8%
Female employment share 51.3% 48.5%
Male employment share 48.8% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Gender balanced Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.4% 2.2%
Main employing industry Public Administration and Safety Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Conservation Officers develop and implement programs and regulation for the protection, restoration and recovery of aquatic life, vegetation, wildlife and other natural assets.

What the occupation involves

  • Evaluates habitat, wildlife and fisheries needs, and formulates short-term and long-term management goals and objectives
  • Ensures compliance with laws and regulations to conserve aquatic life, vegetation, wildlife and other natural assets
  • Develops, reviews and manages policies, procedures and programs to achieve conservation and protection of natural assets
  • Coordinates and manages conservation and rehabilitation projects
  • Liaises with relevant rights holders and stakeholders in the development and implementation of conservation activities

Common occupation titles

  • Environmental Officer

Specialisations

  • Landcare Facilitator

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Conservation Officer Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Public Administration and Safety 59.9% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 10.8% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 3.9% Construction 8.9%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 3.8% Education and Training 8.8%
    Mining 3.0% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Arts and Recreation Services 2.7% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Construction 2.6% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Other Services 2.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 1.5% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Education and Training 1.4% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      30.7%

    • Victoria

      21.3%

    • Queensland

      20.7%

    • South Australia

      4.5%

    • Tasmania

      2.5%

    • Northern Territory

      1.7%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      2.8%

    Conservation Officer Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,500 30.7% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,100 21.3% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 1,000 20.7% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 220 4.5% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 770 15.6% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 120 2.5% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 80 1.7% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 140 2.8% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Conservation Officer

    Total employment

    Age group Conservation Officer Total employment
    15–24 years 5.7% 14.3%
    25–34 years 30.4% 22.7%
    35–44 years 29.8% 22.3%
    45–54 years 21.2% 20.4%
    55–64 years 11.1% 15.3%
    65–74 years 1.5% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.2% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Conservation Officer Total employment
    Female 51.3% 48.5%
    Male 48.8% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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