Graduate Certificate of Innovation for Sustainability

About the course

This course will provide you with critical knowledge, tools and frameworks to implement innovative responses to our sustainability challenges. The units respectively deal with innovation and change on the individual, organisational and systems level, within the context of sustainability. The course is aimed at a diversity of sectors, ranging from business to public and non-for-profit sectors. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply sustainability innovation frameworks to help organisations plan and implement change initiatives. Career pathways may include sustainability or ESG coordinator/adviser roles, innovation and change support positions, and project roles in government, business, consulting and the not-for-profit sector. The qualification suits professionals seeking to embed sustainable practice and influence systems-level change through a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)