Park Management

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

Park Ranger

Park Rangers maintain national parks, protect wildlife, assist with conservation projects, and educate the public about the environment.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

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 Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in park management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$2,700 - $15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer
Nurseryperson Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Council Maintenance Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nurseryperson Greenkeeper Groundsperson Irrigation Assistant Council Maintenance Worker + 5 more
AHC50422

Diploma of Horticulture Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Horticulturalist Conservation Manager
Landscape Manager Nursery Manager Sustainability Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Horticulturalist Conservation Manager Landscape Manager Nursery Manager Sustainability Officer + 3 more
AHC31024

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
$2,190 - $6,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Gardener
Nurseryperson Garden Designer Garden Labourer Landscaper Footpath Sweeper
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Gardener Nurseryperson Garden Designer Garden Labourer Landscaper Footpath Sweeper + 5 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 Footpath Sweeper
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Garden Designer Landscaper Footpath Sweeper + 2 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
Apprenticeship, 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 Organic Farmer Livestock Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Bore Runner Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Organic Farmer Livestock Manager + 4 more
AHC40920

Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$0 - $16,508
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Park Ranger
Land Manager Sustainability Officer Conservationist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Environmental Officer Park Ranger Land Manager Sustainability Officer Conservationist + 3 more
AHC31421

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,825
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger Hatchery Technician
Aquaculture Technician Fisheries Officer Spotter Catcher Land Manager Forestry Worker Field Assistant Land Management Officer Conservationist Fisheries Scientist
+ 9 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
AHC31424

Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Ecological Restoration)
Traineeship
18 months
$17,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger Spotter Catcher
Land Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Trainee Park Ranger Spotter Catcher Land Manager + 1 more
AHC10322

Certificate I in Horticulture
Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Garden Labourer
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Landscape Design

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