Gardening

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

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 Unknown

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

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

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown

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 Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in gardening

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nurseryperson + 1 more
AHC30921

Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Garden Designer Landscape Labourer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Garden Designer Landscape Labourer
AHC50422

Diploma of Horticulture Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Head Gardener Park Manager
Horticulturalist Gardener Irrigation Specialist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Head Gardener Park Manager Horticulturalist Gardener Irrigation Specialist + 3 more
AHC40422

Certificate IV in Horticulture
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $14,892
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Head Gardener Park Manager
Horticulturalist Gardener Irrigation Specialist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Head Gardener Park Manager Horticulturalist Gardener Irrigation Specialist + 3 more
AHC51024

Diploma of Sports Turf Management
Traineeship
18 months
$18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Greenkeeper Groundsperson
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Greenkeeper Groundsperson
AHC40320

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Nurseryperson Nursery Hand
Vineyard Hand Farmer Horticulturalist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Nurseryperson Nursery Hand Vineyard Hand Farmer Horticulturalist + 3 more
AHC31024

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
On Campus
3 months
$6,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Gardener
Nurseryperson Garden Designer Garden Labourer Landscaper
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Gardener Nurseryperson Garden Designer Garden Labourer Landscaper + 4 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 Garden Designer
Landscaper
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Garden Designer Landscaper + 1 more
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
AHC20422

Certificate II in Horticulture
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $9,395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nurseryperson + 1 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, Traineeship
16 - 24 months
$0 - $21,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Garden Designer Landscape Architect
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Garden Designer Landscape Architect
22331VIC

Certificate IV in Landscape Design
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Designer Landscaper Landscape Architect
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Designer Landscaper Landscape Architect
AHCSS00074

Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 3 days
$0 - $1,550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmer Horticulturalist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmer Horticulturalist

Bachelor of Science (Botany)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Botanist Conservation Officer Horticulturalist
Research Scientist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Botanist Conservation Officer Horticulturalist Research Scientist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Plant Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Physiologist Plant Biologist Conservation Biologist
Botanist Horticulturalist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Physiologist Plant Biologist Conservation Biologist Botanist Horticulturalist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Plant Science)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Pathologist Agronomist Geneticist
Botanist Crop Scientist Horticulturalist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Pathologist Agronomist Geneticist Botanist Crop Scientist Horticulturalist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Plant Science)
On Campus
12 months
$7,135 - $9,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agronomist Horticulturalist Plant Scientist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agronomist Horticulturalist Plant Scientist

Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$17,955 - $29,616
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist Agronomist
Horticulturalist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist Agronomist Horticulturalist + 1 more

Master of Agricultural Science
On Campus
18 - 24 months
$7,095 - $65,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist Horticulturalist
Agronomist Research Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist Horticulturalist Agronomist Research Scientist + 2 more
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