This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
Explore all careersA Landscape Architect designs and coordinates outdoor spaces, develops plans, manages projects, and liaises with clients to meet their needs.
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In Australia, a full time Landscape Architect generally earns $1,760 per week ($91,520 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.
The number of people working in this field is likely to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 3,000 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Landscape Architect. Landscape Architects may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Landscape Architect, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Landscape Design. This course covers topics including preparing landscaping drawings, landscaping design with CAD, costing out projects, recommending plants, sampling soils, landscaping construction techniques, team leadership, design theory and business marketing. A Diploma of Landscape Design may also be appropriate.
A Landscape Architect designs outdoor spaces such as community parks, large residential gardens and commercial garden areas. You’ll liaise with clients to determine their needs and come up with plans, sketches and costings. Landscape Architects may source supplies and equipment and coordinate landscape projects.
Landscape Architects should be creative and passionate about outdoor spaces. It’s important you can communicate well and understand the individual designs of your clients. Landscape Architects should be organised and able to manage several landscaping projects at once. You’ll need to be able to work as a team and have excellent problem solving abilities.