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Landscaper

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

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • NT
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Landscaper generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 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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The number of people working in this industry has increased in recent years. There are currently 20,000 people employed as a Landscaper in Australia compared to 18,100 five years ago. Landscapers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in a career as a Landscaper, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Landscape Construction. This course covers a range of topics including soil improvements, plant establishment and landscaping features such as paving, retaining walls and water features. You may decide to further your studies with a Diploma of Landscape Design.

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A Landscaper develops outdoor areas with plants and trees as well as non-living features such as paths and structures. You might create a design for an area and select products such as plants, seating or aesthetic pieces such as sculptures or water features. Landscapers get a site ready for work by levelling land and preparing soil. You might plant trees and shrubs and install pathways, retaining walls, drainage systems and garden furniture.

Landscapers should be creative and enjoy working outdoors. You’ll need to be willing to work in a range of weather conditions and be able to cope with the physical demands of the job. Landscapers may work on their own but are usually part of a larger team. You’ll need to be able to communicate well with clients and understand their requests.