Marine Campaign Officer - Victorian National Parks Association

Key duties:
Develop and implement campaign to establish marine national parks in Victoria; develop community awareness of other issues relating to marine management; lobbying.

University degree(s):
Bachelor of Economics with sub major in geography.

Graduate programs:
Diploma of Education in Geography method

Volunteer work:
With various community environment groups over the years

Vacation work:
Volunteer environment work with community groups

Previous occupations/experience:
Secondary teacher; editor; environmental education writer and consultant; senior managerial and administrative positions in environment groups; marketing; publications production; media.

Which industries do graduates from your background tend to end up in?
Commerce-related, teaching

Why did you choose a career in an environmental field?
Love of wildlife and environment; wanted to help protect it; extra-curricular activities at uni showed me how I could do that.

What advice do you have for graduates who want an environmental career?
Volunteer with community groups; get involved with university action groups; look at resource management courses; don't feel bound by conventional views of educational qualifications; be positive about personal skills and experiences that can help entry into environment field.