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ENVIRONMENTAL JOBS IN CANBERRA - ACT
Here's a list of environmental jobs in Canberra. Each position advertised that is shown on on this page (and following pages) will be located in the metropolitan area of Canberra. If you are interested in finding out about sustainability opportunities in The ACT that are outside of the Canberra area, then, when you pick a location, if you click 'ALL ACT' this will broaden your job search to green career opportunities throughout the whole of The ACT
If you are interested in applying for a position then all the 'apply instructions' for the different environmental and sustainability jobs listed are in the body of the advertised position itself.
You can change the locations that display for these environmental and sustainability position adverts by scrolling up and selecting a different location in the 'Refine Search' box on the top left-hand side of this page.
What's also really useful is you can select multiple locations and environmental jobs types by using this 'Refine Search' box. For example, if you are interested in environmental jobs in both Sydney and Melbourne, it's possible to see these locations at the same time rather than in separate job searches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What environmental jobs are available in Canberra and the ACT?
Canberra leans more towards policy, science and program work than most cities. You'll commonly find environmental policy and program roles, climate and clean-energy positions, research and science jobs, plus field ecology, biodiversity and land management roles around the ACT. Levels range from graduate and entry-level through to senior and executive.
Are most Canberra environmental jobs government roles?
A large share are, yes. Canberra is the base for federal environmental agencies and policy work — including the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, the Clean Energy Regulator, and the new National Environmental Protection Agency — along with research bodies like CSIRO and the Australian National University, and the ACT Government's own Parks and Conservation Service. That said, consultancies such as AECOM also have Canberra teams.
Are there graduate environmental jobs in Canberra?
Yes — the public service and research institutions run graduate programs and entry-level roles, which makes Canberra a strong option if you're starting out and interested in the policy or science side of the sector. Keep an eye on listings, as government recruitment often runs to set timelines.
How do I advertise an environmental job in Canberra?
List your role with us and it reaches environmental professionals and graduates across the ACT — a targeted audience rather than a general one. Not enough applicants by your closing date? We'll extend the listing for free. See our Advertise with Us page or call 02 9999 5008.
After environmental work in Canberra or the ACT? Canberra is unlike anywhere else in the country for this sector — it's the home of federal environmental policy, major research institutions and national agencies, so there's a real concentration of policy, science and program roles. Whether you're drawn to the policy side or hands-on ecology and land management, we gather current listings in one place.