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Environmental Manager

ANZSCO 139912

An Environmental Manager ensures compliance and sustainability in organisations by developing systems, conducting audits, and training staff.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • VIC
      • NT
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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An Environmental Manager oversees compliance and sustainability initiatives within an organisation. Their responsibilities include developing environmental management systems, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to legislation. They assess project impacts, lead sustainability programs, and train staff on best practices.

Environmental Managers are typically employed in government, construction, or consulting sectors, they must possess strong leadership and analytical skills to effectively manage environmental strategies​.