Field Assistant

Field Assistants support conservation officers, parks and wildlife rangers, environmental scientists, and heritage officials with different types of fieldwork. They primarily work out of doors and may often be required to drive long distances or access remote areas by light aircraft.

As a Field Assistant you could be gathering data for a field survey on native animal populations, carrying our repairs and maintenance to an access trail, assisting with bush firefighting efforts, logging collected samples into a database, or just receiving instructions from the Head Ranger.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $91,780
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a field assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC51120

Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $24,957
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ACM30321

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $13,321
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AHC31421

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,825
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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