Science, Technology and Engineering

Environmental Geoscience

Careers

Career Advice

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Graduate Profiles

Check out our Environmental Geoscience graduate profiles to find out more about possible job opportunities and career paths.

Work Experience

The LaTrobe University Industry Cadetship Program gives students the opportunity to gain valuable and meaningful employment in their chosen industry during the course of their studies. The cadetships are designed to place students in 1-3 month work placements over the Christmas break, or part-time employment during the semester. Most positions offer a small salary (often tax free) and can give students the opportunity to make contacts for future employment. A list of available cadetships, and information on the different types of placements can be found on their website.

The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) also offer cadetships which you may wish to apply for. They provide an allowance of $9000 a year plus $500 book allowance while you are studying. You will undertake practical work placements for 6-8 weeks of the university holidays. On completion of your course, you are provided with four years work at NRE.

Graduate Programs

Many graduates choose to be employed in Graduate Programs because they offer a wide range of training opportunities and a supportive environment. DSE, DPI, Melbourne Water, URS, GHD, Golder Associates, ENSR, SKM, Hyder Consulting, ARUP and Parsons Brinckerhoff are just some of the major employers that offer programs for Environmental Geoscience graduates. Visit their websites, or Graduate Careers Australia, to find out more.

Job Hunting

Subscribe to the Environmental Jobs Network, NRM Jobs and Water Jobs mailing lists for up-to-date information on advertised vacancies.

Visit the Environmental Industry links in the Student Resources section to get in contact with possible employers.