Almost any issue can be studied from a geographical perspective. Marketing. Crime. Conservation. Education. Politics. Tourism. Retailing. Transport. Social services. The list goes on.
Whether you're technology-minded, or more into social science, the reality is that geographical knowledge and skills – or a basic awareness of geographical ways of thinking – can be useful and relevant in any number of occupations. Click on a job title for a description of the job, and what it's like on a day-to-day basis. (If you find that some of our links don't work, sorry but we rarely have time to check them. You might like to try a newer Australian site GeoCareers.)
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Technical |
Physical/Environmental |
Human |
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GIS Analyst |
Wildlife Ecologist |
Transportation Planner |
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Remote Sensing/Aerial Photo Analyst |
Soil Conservation Specialist |
Urban and Regional Planner |
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Cartographer/Computer Mapper |
Hydrologist |
Cultural Heritage Manager |
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Surveyor |
Ecotourism Planner |
Census Bureau Analyst |
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Geospatial Analyst |
Environmental Management |
Travel Agent |
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Park Ranger |
Area Specialist |
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Meteorologist |
Market Researcher |
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Biogeographer |
and Geographic Education
Many other possibilities exist for geographers today – the only limit is your imagination!
There are lots of websites, here in Australia and overseas, that can help you locate available positions for geographers. Below are just a few.
Natural Resource Management Jobs