Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

About the course

This diploma prepares you for practical work in conservation and ecosystem management. You’ll build hands-on capability in land and parks management, site assessment and monitoring, and water quality assessment, with training aligned to real environmental workplaces. Delivered on campus at Melbourne City, the Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management supports entry into technical roles across conservation and environmental management. The programme introduces business operations, customer service, and administrative leadership for commercial workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting environmental and conservation projects across parks, land management and ecological monitoring. Typical pathways include work in site and habitat assessment, water quality monitoring, conservation programs and education or community engagement activities. The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management provides a vocational foundation for technician and officer-level roles in environmental conservation and ecosystem management. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)