Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

About the course

This Certificate III builds practical skills for conservation work, focusing on protecting and restoring natural environments. You’ll learn how to support conservation projects and apply sustainable approaches to land and ecosystem management across a range of settings. Delivered in mixed mode and available at multiple CQUniversity campuses, it provides an entry-level pathway into hands-on environmental work and further study in environmental science. The programme introduces business operations, customer service, and administrative leadership for commercial workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates may work across government, non-profit and private organisations supporting conservation and land management activities. Potential roles include field officer, park ranger or restoration technician, contributing to areas such as ecological restoration, wildlife and habitat conservation, pest and invasive species control, fire management, marine ecosystem protection and rehabilitation of disturbed or mined land. This Certificate III supports entry-level careers in environmental conservation.

Living Costs in Bundaberg**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 775 - 1,026	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 591 - 782
Transportation (Daily) A$ 2 - 6	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 269 - 356

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)