Graduates from USQ's Bachelor of Science (Ecology & Sustainability) and Graduate Programs in Sustainability Science  find employment in a wide range of government organisations across federal, state and local jurisdictions, including: natural resource management departments, wildlife and environmental protection agencies, local shire councils; and in the private sector as environmental consultants, environmental managers in mining companies and environmental, vegetation and wildlife officers in non-government conservation and wildlife organisations.

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• wildlife officers

• vegetation officers

• environmental scientists

• park rangers

• ecologists

• technical/scientific officers

• field biologists

• science teachers (with further qualification)

• threatened species officers

• fisheries/forestry officers

• conservation officers

• resource managers

• environmental consultants

• agricultural officers

• science journalists

Kellie Goodhew

Vegetation Management Officer, Toowoomba

(Qld Dept of Natural Resources and Water)

Graduated BSc (Hons) 2005

Brett Johnson

Vegetation Management Officer, Gympie

(Qld Dept of Natural Resources and Water)

Graduated BSc 2005

"The balanced mix of course work, laboratory work, and field work has equipped me with many useful skills that I utilise in my current role .... I thoroughly enjoyed my time at USQ and graduated with not only a good knowledge in my chosen field, but also—more importantly—the ability to be an independent thinker"

Andrea Prior

Scientist (Aquatic Ecology)

(Qld Dept of Natural Resources and Water)

Graduated BSc (Hons) 2001

"The indepth research and fieldwork I undertook in my Honour's year prepared me for full-time employment as a scientist ... I appreciated the small class sizes and lecturer availability that only comes with attending a smaller/regional university"

Dr Mark Breitfuss

Environmental Consultant,

Graduated BSc (Hons) 1999

Graduated PhD Griffith University (2004)

Ben Verscheran

Vegetation Management Officer, Toowoomba

(Qld Dept of Natural Resources and Water)

Graduated BSc 2006

Margaret Bell

Consultant Ecologist

(GHD Consulting)

Graduated BSc 2005

Wes Davidson

GIS Analyst,

Qld Environmental Protection Agency

currently studying Graduate Diploma in Geomatics Studies, USQ

Graduated BSc 2003

"This degree has equipped me well for further potential within the realm of ecology.  I really appreciated the fact that this degree exposed me to the variety and potential within ecology, looking at sustainability and subjects like geographical information systems as part of the degree."

Carmen Crowley (Jordan)

Currently studying Bachelor of Education (Primary), USQ

Graduated BSc 2003

Skye Page

Part-time Academic, Griffith University

Currently completing PhD Griffith University

Graduated BSc (Hons) 2000

Rebecca Reedy

Vegetation Management Officer, Dalby

(Qld Dept of Natural Resources and Water)

currently completing combined BSc/BBus

Amy Maccartie

Vegetation Management Officer, Toowoomba

(Qld Dept of Natural Resources and Water)

Graduated BSc 2007

Ingrid Morrison

Vegetation Management Officer, Toowoomba

(Qld Dept of Natural Resources and Water)

Graduated BSc 2007

Michelle Keenan

Currently completing PhD University of New England

Graduated BSc (Hons) 2004

"I thoroughly enjoyed my undergraduate studies in ecology & conservation. I particularly enjoyed the field aspects of the course and the personal nature resulting from small class sizes. The skills I acquired in my Honours has provided a solid background for my current studies in plant science."

Nick Baker

Acting Production Manager, teaching & Educational Development Institute, University of Queensland

Currently completing PhD University of Queensland

Graduated BSc (Hons) 2002