As research scientists, zoologists are often employed in federal and state organizations such as AQIS, EPA, Divisions of Wildlife Research, Entomology, and Fisheries and Oceanography of the CSIRO, Environment Australia, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Agriculture Victoria, Parks Victoria, and the Veterinary Research Institute, zoological gardens and museums.

Former graduate Julie Francis works as an extension officer for the Department of Natural Resources and Environment

In the private sector zoology graduates are employed as: consultants for companies involved in conservation resource and wildlife management; and in technical and research positions in veterinary, agricultural, biotechnology and industrial research organizations.