1493 Scientific and Environmental Managers
1493 Scientific and Environmental Managers
Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate scientific, geological, environmental management, laboratory and geological operations for organisations.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
149331 Environmental Manager
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the development and implementation of an environmental management system within an organisation. Ensures corporate sustainable development or environmental sustainability by identifying, solving and alleviating environmental issues, such as invasive species, pollution and waste treatment, or ecosystem restoration, in compliance with environmental legislation.
Specialisation
- Environment and Sustainability Manager
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Implements environmental strategies, policies and practices within an organisation
- Ensures an organisation complies with relevant environmental legislation
- Assesses, evaluates and monitors the sustainability and environmental impact of an organisation
- Analyses environmental performance data and reports back to an organisation with recommendations on best environmental and sustainability practices
- Plans the budgets, timelines and resources required to improve the sustainability performance of an organisation
- Plans and implements programs or regulations for the management, protection, restoration or recovery of marine life, wildlife, vegetation and other natural resources
149332 Exploration Manager
Plans, implements, leads and manages geological exploration programs for an organisation to identify, examine and evaluate economically viable resources.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Develops, implements, executes and manages exploration programs, strategies and plans in alignment with organisational objectives
- Ensures exploration programs comply with safety, quality control and other industry best practices
- Assesses geological and technical data to evaluate exploration targets and prioritise exploration activities
- Assesses, evaluates and guides decision-making on the lease or acquisition of potential resource sites
- Provides leadership and manages exploration geology teams
149333 Laboratory Manager
Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates the operations of a research, medical or production laboratory to ensure quality standards are met and health and safety standards comply with regulatory frameworks.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Implements, manages and oversees protocols, and ensures health and safety standards in the laboratory comply with regulatory frameworks
- Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory levels
- Trains technicians on the proper use of equipment and safety procedures to follow in the laboratory
- Manages the daily operations of a laboratory, including the supervision of employees and schedule of activities
- Monitors and ensures all laboratory operations are performed according to specifications
- Reviews the studies, tests and analysis performed in the laboratory
- Plans, organises and coordinates the quality management processes within the laboratory
149399 Scientific and Environmental Managers nec
This occupation group covers Scientific and Environmental Managers not elsewhere classified.
Skill level: 1
Occupations in this group include:
- Bushfire Recovery Case Manager
- Geological Superintendent
- Parks and Reserves Manager
- Water Resource Manager
- Zoo Manager