Land and water managers are responsible for the sustainable use of these precious resources and their preservation for future generations. They use an integrated approach in which processes and interactions in natural and human-made land and water systems are identified, and appropriate management plans are formulated and implemented.

Graduates of this course have employment opportunities with key employers including Commonwealth and state departments and agencies responsible for the environment, water, conservation, climate change policy, agriculture and food, and primary industries. Other employers are private sector firms working in the resources sector and non-government organisations such as Landcare.