Graduate Certificate in Bushfire Planning and Management

Work at the intersection of fire science and community safety.

Build skills for roles that support and protect communities, landscapes and built environments from bushfire risk. Graduates of this course may go on to work as bushfire risk officers, land management consultants or town planners, with employment opportunities across local and state government departments of agriculture and environment, and more.

Key career outcomes

• Address risk before it arrives. Apply bushfire science and planning knowledge to roles in which an understanding of fire behaviour, development, regulation and risk enable safer decisions.

Where can a Graduate Certificate in Bushfire Planning and Management take you?

The Graduate Certificate in Bushfire Planning and Management supports careers across bushfire risk, planning, fire management, land management, and government. Through your studies in this course, you’ll build specialised knowledge of fire within the context of the Australian environment while you develop practical and relevant skills for risk management in semi-urban and rural environments.

Graduates of this course have gone on to work in:

• Bushfire risk management
• Fire management
• Urban and regional planning
• Land management consulting
• Built environment planning
• Natural resource management
• Environmental management

Industry connections

Build industry connections and grow your network while you study.

• Engage with industry and build professional networks while you study.
• Join the STEM Industry Mentoring Program to be paired with a professional mentor, developing your communication skills and employability.
• Participate in research projects that often involve industry partners, tackling real‑world problems.

Career support

Plan and achieve your goals with our career support services. Access these services to build your confidence and improve your career readiness while studying.

Support includes:

• Personalised career consultations
• Workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn optimisation, and interview skills
• Access to an exclusive job portal connecting students to industry opportunities
• Networking events with alumni and professionals

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Further study

Make a difference through graduate research

Build on your masters qualification to pursue a graduate research degree. Supported by a globally connected research community, you’ll collaborate with supervisors, experts and peers who share your passion for discovery and impact.

Through regular connection with peers, researchers and our global network of industry partners, you’ll develop strong connections with community and industry that open the door to an outstanding future.Explore graduate research="btn">="btn">