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

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 Architect

A Landscape Architect designs and coordinates outdoor spaces, develops plans, manages projects, and liaises with clients to meet their needs.

Avg yearly income $91,520
Skill level Unknown
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 Garden Designer Landscape Labourer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Garden Designer Landscape Labourer
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
AHC31024

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
$0 - $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, 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
+ 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, Online, Traineeship
12 - 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
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 Architect
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Designer Landscaper Landscape Architect

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

Master of Urban Design
On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$0 - $83,049
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Strategic Planner Design Manager
Urban Planner Town Planner Landscape Architect
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Urban Designer Strategic Planner Design Manager Urban Planner Town Planner Landscape Architect + 3 more

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
Urban Planner
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Landscape Architect Urban Designer Urban Planner + 1 more

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
$0 - $37,256
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Architect Urban Designer Project Manager
Landscape Designer Urban Planner
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Architect Urban Designer Project Manager Landscape Designer Urban Planner + 2 more
AHC20621

Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gardener Landscape Labourer Nursery Hand
Garden Designer Garden Labourer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gardener Landscape Labourer Nursery Hand Garden Designer Garden Labourer + 2 more
AHC42021

Certificate IV in Landscape Construction Management
Traineeship
14 months
$14,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Manager Landscape Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Manager Landscape Designer
AHC52021

Diploma of Landscape Construction Management
Online
14 months
$18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Manager Landscape Designer Landscape Architect
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Manager Landscape Designer Landscape Architect
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