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To shape our world for a sustainable future, you need to know how it works.

From the core of the Earth to our planet’s atmosphere, studying with the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment (EAE) at Monash can open doors to many exciting career opportunities – in applied or fundamental science, in industry or academia.

Our strong links with employers includes government departments and organisations, water management companies, resource and energy firms and research centres means that from the get-go you can develop early links with future employers working on real-world problems in an industry-relevant context.

Relevant career options

*Some career streams, such as teaching, require additional study at other faculties within the university. We suggest that you discuss your course options with Monash University career advisors to find the best course structure for you. Our Student Academic Services team at the Faculty of Science recommend that to stay up-to-date with what you want to do, you should seek course advice at least once a semester.

Atmospheric Scientist Consultant Geologist Database Geologist Development Geologist Earthquake Seismologist Economic Geologist Engineering Geologist Environmental Advisor Environmental Geoscientist Environmental Advisor Environmental and Conservation Biologist Environmental Consultant Environmental Health Officer Environmental Manager Environmental OfficerEnvironmental Planner Environmental Technician Environment and Energy Scientist Environment Protection Officer Exploration Geologist Exploration Mining Geologist Geochemist Geological Surveyor Geologist Geoscience Data Manager Geotechnician GIS (Geographic Information System) Officer Government Survey Geologist Hydrogeologist HydrologistLaboratory Technician Land Use Geologist Marine Geoscientist Mine Geologist Mineral/Petroleum Exploration Geologist Natural Resource Manager Open Pit Geologist Petroleum Geologist Planetary Geologist Production Geologist Research Scientist Reservoir Geologist Resource Geologist Science Communicator/Journalist Science Educator Structural Geologist Underground Geologist Volcanologist, and more*.

Potential employers

Government departments and organisations Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) ansto.gov.au Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation Bureau of Meteorology CSIRO Defence Science and Technology Group Department of Agriculture Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning Environment Protection Authority Victoria Parks VictoriaPrivate enterprise Arrium Mining & Minerals Altona Mining Anglo American BHP Boral Cardno Chevron Australia Coffey Douglas Partners Earth Systems EcoTech ERM ESRI Energy Resources of Australia ExxonMobil Australia Geological Solutions Geotechnical Laboratories Glencore GHD Golder Associates Greencap Hardrock Geotechnical LafargeHolcim Iluka Resources JBS&G Consulting KCGM Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd Mining One MMG Ndevr Environmental Consulting Newcrest Mining Limited Newmont Orica OZ Minerals PGN Geoscience Rio Tinto Santos Shell Suez South East Water Southern Geotechnical Syrah Resources Woodside Yarra Valley WaterNot for Profit Australian Institute of Geoscientists Australian Conservation Foundation Australian Marine Conservation Society Bush Heritage Australia Conservation Volunteers Australia Earthwatch Institute Environment Victoria Greening Australia Greenpeace Merri Creek Management Committee Monash Sustainable Development Institute Victorian National Parks Association

Relevant professional associations