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Landscape Manager

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

How do I become a landscape manager

Get qualified to work as a landscape manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Landscape Manager generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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There has been a strong increase in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 20,000 people working in landscaping in Australia and many of them specialise as a Landscape Manager. Landscape Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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An Advanced Diploma of Horticulture is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Landscape Manager. This course will develop your management and leadership skills and cover a range of business administration topics. You’ll be able to choose elective subjects in business analysis, strategic planning and managing climate risk.

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Landscape Manager careers

A Landscape Manager oversees landscaping projects in private residences or community areas. You might come up with a design for an area including plans and costings. Landscape Managers may liaise with clients on designs and source landscaping materials. You might prepare areas for work and plant trees and shrubs. Landscape Managers also construct pathways and retaining walls and install other features such as sculptures or seating.

Landscape Managers should be organised and able to work to a deadline and a budget. You’ll need a good understanding of horticulture and should enjoy working outdoors. It’s important that you can communicate well with clients and understanding their needs. Landscape Managers should have good leadership skills and be able to manage a team of workers.