Landscape Design

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 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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in landscape design

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 Landscape Labourer Irrigation Assistant
Landscape Designer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Landscape Labourer Irrigation Assistant 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 Horticulturalist Conservation Manager
Landscape Manager Nursery Manager Sustainability Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Horticulturalist Conservation Manager Landscape Manager Nursery Manager Sustainability Officer + 3 more
HLTWHS005

Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
On Campus
5 hours
$125
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Furniture Removalist Landscaper
Gardener Construction Labourer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Furniture Removalist Landscaper Gardener Construction Labourer + 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
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 Horticultural Assistant Landscaper
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Horticultural Assistant Landscaper
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 Landscape Labourer Gardener
Nurseryperson Garden Labourer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Gardener Nurseryperson Garden Labourer + 2 more
AHC21624

Certificate II in Landscaping
Traineeship
21 months
$9,497
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Landscaper
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Landscaper
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.
Farmhand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Farmer Horticultural Assistant Plant Propagator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Farmer Horticultural Assistant Plant Propagator + 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.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson Gardener Horticultural Assistant Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nurseryperson Gardener Horticultural Assistant Groundsperson Irrigation 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.
Farmhand Station Hand Bore Runner
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Bore Runner Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer + 2 more
AHC50621

Diploma of Landscape Design
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $21,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Designer Landscape Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Designer Landscape Designer
AHC42421

Certificate IV in Landscape Design
On Campus
18 months
$8,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Designer Landscaper Landscape Designer
Design Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Designer Landscaper Landscape Designer Design Consultant + 1 more

Master of Landscape Architecture
On Campus
24 months
$0 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Land Management Officer Landscape Architect
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Land Management Officer Landscape Architect

Bachelor of Architectural Design
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Landscape Architect Urban Designer
Graduate Architect Project Architect
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Landscape Architect Urban Designer Graduate Architect Project Architect + 2 more

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
$36,000 - $37,256
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Architect Urban Designer Landscape Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Architect Urban Designer Landscape Designer

Master of Architecture and Urban Design
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Urban Designer Town Planner
Urban Planner Project Architect Landscape Architect Sustainable Design Consultant Heritage Consultant Design Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Urban Designer Town Planner Urban Planner Project Architect Landscape Architect Sustainable Design Consultant Heritage Consultant Design Manager + 6 more
AHCMOM213

Operate and Maintain Chainsaws
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $991
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Landscaper
Firefighter Park Ranger Farmhand
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Worker Arborist Landscaper Firefighter Park Ranger Farmhand + 3 more
FWPHAR2208

Operate Mobile Chipper/Mulcher
On Campus
1 day
$0 - $700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Forestry Worker Construction Labourer
Farmhand Vegetation Control Worker Landscape Labourer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Arborist Forestry Worker Construction Labourer Farmhand Vegetation Control Worker Landscape Labourer + 3 more
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