Student successes
Here you can read first-hand what some of our graduates have said about their study experiences and their new careers.
Our final year students complete their formal studies in November and graduate the following Autumn. Generally they are employed before they attend their formal graduation ceremony.
2011 - Graduates / Employers
Lisa Spence-Bailey - Wildlife Ecologist, Australian Wildlife ConservancyI am currently employed as a Wildlife Ecologist at Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary ... [ more ]
2010 - Graduates / Employers
Julie Bindokas - Aquatic Research Technician, Murray-Darling Freshwater Research CentreJulie got interested in freshwater ecology while completing a Summer Cadetship at ... [ more ]
2009 - Graduates / Employers
Lauren Fraser - Conservation Projects Officer, Trust for NatureI am contributing to the conservation of some of Victoria’s most endangered biodiversity ... [ more ]
Sarah Butler - Consultant, Clear HorizonI have found that many of the skills I learned as part of my scientific research training are transferable to the workplace ... [ more ]
Danielle Crespan - Project Officer and Volunteer Engagement Officer, Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA)I work for Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) in Hamilton as a Project Officer and Volunteer Engagement Officer ... [ more ]
Josh Edwards - Postdoctoral Research Officer, The University of QueenslandI work in a research laboratory which studies skeletal muscle physiology ... [ more ]
David De Angelis - Ecological Consultant, ABZECOMy role as an ecological consultant involves undertaking flora and fauna assessments, threatened species surveys, as well as hands-on ecological restoration and management ... [ more ]
2008 - Graduates / Employers
Lindsey Heffernan - Technical Assistant, Biosis ResearchMy role in the company is to assist staff in the preparation for and conduct of botanical, cultural and zoological field surveys ... [ more ]
Amanda Schaarschmidt - Aquatic Ecology Research Assistant, Biosis ResearchMy role as Aquatic Ecology Research Assistant is to assist with field work, laboratory work and data entry ... [ more ]
2007 - Graduates / Employers
Clare Anderson - Pest Management Officer, Department of Primary IndustryMy core responsibility is to undertake compliance operations in Gippsland ... [ more ]
Rebecca McIntosh - Field Assistant, EPA Victoria & Environmental ConsultantI have been involved in several projects including drafting the issues paper for the white shark and the grey nurse shark ... [ more ]
Heather Maginn - Interpretation/Education Officer, Melbourne AquariumAs an interpretation officer, I introduce visitors to the four worlds at the Melbourne Aquarium ... [ more ]
2006 - Graduates / Employers
Kelly Dalton - Assistant Environmental Supervisor, Great Southern ForestryI work as an Assistant Environmental Supervisor for a forestry project based on the Tiwi Islands, 80km north of Darwin ... [ more ]
Lucinda Gibson - Project Officer, Melbourne MuseumMy work involves producing highly detailed, diagnostic photographs of fragile and often very old specimens from the Australian insect and arachnid collection ... [ more ]
Greg Woodward - Coordinator, Melbourne WaterwatchMy job involves teaching school and community groups how to monitor the health of our waterways ... [ more ]
2005 - Graduates / Employers
Dean Ingwersen - Threatened Bird Network Coordinator, Birds AustraliaI work for Birds Australia, a national non-government organisation dedicated to the study and conservation of Australia’s bird species ... [ more ]
2004 - Graduates / Employers
Travis Dutka - Postdoctoral Research Officer, La Trobe UniversityI work in a research laboratory which studies muscle physiology ... [ more ]
Jessie Sinclair - Animal Keeper, Live Exhibits Unit, Melbourne MuseumI am involved in the collection, display, breeding and maintenance of a wide variety of animals ... [ more ]
Katie Howard - Technical Support Officer, Arthur Rylah Institute, Department of Sustainabilityand Environment.I work within the threatened species program, assisting with research projects on species such as the Long-footed Potoroo, Alpine She-oak Skink and the Smoky Mouse ... [ more ]
2002 - Graduates / Employers
Susan Burns - Project Officer, North Central Catchment Management AuthorityMy role within the North Central CMA involves coordinating and directing wetland management across the region, in conjunction with numerous industry and community partners ... [ more ]