Gardening

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Landscape Labourer

A Landscape Labourer assists in creating green spaces by preparing sites, planting vegetation, and installing features while working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Landscaper

A Landscaper designs and develops outdoor spaces with plants, paths, and structures, preparing sites for planting and installing features while communicating effectively with clients.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Landscape Designer

A Landscape Designer creates functional and attractive outdoor spaces, collaborating with clients to select plants and materials for diverse environments.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Garden Labourer

A Garden Labourer maintains gardens, parks, and landscapes by planting, pruning, mowing, and ensuring effective irrigation, working outdoors in all conditions.

Avg yearly income $49,920
Skill level Beginner

Greenkeeper

A Greenkeeper maintains golf courses by mowing, irrigating, aerating, and repairing greens and fairways, ensuring high-quality play conditions.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Groundsperson

A Groundsperson maintains sporting fields by mowing, irrigating, controlling weeds, and preparing markings while addressing damage and pest issues.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Gardener

A Gardener maintains green spaces by planting, pruning, and setting up irrigation systems, working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Garden Designer

A Garden Designer plans and creates gardens, collaborating with clients on ideas, drawings, and budgets while selecting plants and materials.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Horticulturalist

A Horticulturalist cultivates plants, assists with crop selection, conducts soil tests, and manages various outdoor projects effectively.

Avg yearly income $68,900
Skill level Advanced

Landscape Manager

A Landscape Manager oversees landscaping projects, designing areas, liaising with clients, managing budgets, and leading a team while ensuring quality outdoor spaces.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Head Gardener

A Head Gardener manages the design and upkeep of gardens and parks, overseeing a team, establishing schedules, and liaising with clients.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in gardening

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC30921

Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Irrigation Assistant Landscape Labourer
Landscape Designer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Irrigation Assistant Landscape Labourer Landscape Designer + 1 more
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$2,700 - $15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Council Maintenance Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nurseryperson Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Council Maintenance Worker + 5 more
AHC50422

Diploma of Horticulture Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Conservation Manager Sustainability Officer
Horticulturalist Nursery Manager Landscape Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Conservation Manager Sustainability Officer Horticulturalist Nursery Manager Landscape Manager + 3 more
HLTWHS005

Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
On Campus
5 hours
$125
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Gardener Furniture Removalist
Landscaper Cleaner
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Gardener Furniture Removalist Landscaper Cleaner + 2 more

Garden & Landscape Design Essentials
Online
60 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Designer Garden Designer Environmental Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Designer Garden Designer Environmental Consultant

Garden & Landscape Design Essentials
Online
60 hours
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Designer Garden Designer Environmental Consultant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Designer Garden Designer Environmental Consultant
AHC40422

Certificate IV in Horticulture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Specialist Greenkeeper Arborist
Gardener Nursery Manager Horticulturalist Irrigation Technician Head Gardener
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Specialist Greenkeeper Arborist Gardener Nursery Manager Horticulturalist Irrigation Technician Head Gardener + 5 more
AHC51024

Diploma of Sports Turf Management
On Campus, Traineeship
18 - 24 months
$6,685 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Greenkeeper Groundsperson Sports Turf Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Greenkeeper Groundsperson Sports Turf Manager
AHC40320

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Field Officer Horticulturalist Nursery Manager
Vineyard Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Field Officer Horticulturalist Nursery Manager Vineyard Manager + 1 more
AHC33822

Certificate III in Permaculture
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$2,683 - $4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Landscaper Horticultural Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Landscaper Horticultural Assistant
AHC31024

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
$2,190 - $6,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Gardener Landscape Labourer
Garden Labourer Nurseryperson
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Gardener Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer Nurseryperson + 2 more
AHC30624

Certificate III in Production Horticulture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 14 months
$5,903 - $17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Worker Horticulturalist Organic Farmer
Farmhand Irrigation Technician Nurseryperson
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vineyard Worker Horticulturalist Organic Farmer Farmhand Irrigation Technician Nurseryperson + 3 more
AHC21624

Certificate II in Landscaping
Traineeship
21 months
$9,497
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer
AHC21216

Certificate II in Rural Operations
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 16 months
$0 - $4,365
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Farmhand
Farmer Horticultural Assistant Plant Propagator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Farmhand Farmer Horticultural Assistant Plant Propagator + 3 more
AHC20520

Certificate II in Arboriculture
On Campus
12 - 15 months
$0 - $8,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Groundsperson Council Maintenance Worker Arborist Trainee
Vegetation Control Worker Arborist Assistant Woodchipper
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Groundsperson Council Maintenance Worker Arborist Trainee Vegetation Control Worker Arborist Assistant Woodchipper + 3 more
AHC20422

Certificate II in Horticulture
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $9,395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horticultural Assistant Nurseryperson Groundsperson
Irrigation Assistant Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Gardener Nursery Hand
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horticultural Assistant Nurseryperson Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Gardener Nursery Hand + 5 more
22476VIC

Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)
Blended, On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $4,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Housekeeper General Labourer
Groundsperson Factory Worker Process Worker Cleaner Warehouse Assistant Pick Packer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Housekeeper General Labourer Groundsperson Factory Worker Process Worker Cleaner Warehouse Assistant Pick Packer + 6 more
22473VIC

Certificate II in General Education for Adults
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $5,470
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Hand Warehouse Assistant Cleaner
Factory Worker Groundsperson General Labourer Housekeeper Catering Assistant Retail Assistant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Hand Warehouse Assistant Cleaner Factory Worker Groundsperson General Labourer Housekeeper Catering Assistant Retail Assistant + 6 more
11139NAT

Certificate I in Skills for Education and Training Pathways
On Campus
12 months
$4,745
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Catering Assistant Housekeeper
Garden Labourer Groundsperson Process Worker Cleaner Warehouse Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Catering Assistant Housekeeper Garden Labourer Groundsperson Process Worker Cleaner Warehouse Assistant + 5 more
AHC32822

Certificate III in Rural Operations
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,645
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer Bore Runner
Station Hand Farmhand
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer Bore Runner Station Hand Farmhand + 2 more
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