Landscape Architect
ANZSCO 232112
3,800
29%
48%
39 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Landscape Architects plan and design land areas for projects such as open space networks, parks, schools, institutions, roads, external areas for all building types, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial and residential sites.
What they typically do
- Consults with professionals and clients about external area designs, costs and construction.
- Compiles and analyses site and community data about geographical and ecological features, landforms, soils, vegetation, site hydrology, visual characteristics and human-made structures, to formulate land use and development recommendations, and for preparing environmental impact statements.
- Prepares reports, site plans, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for land development, shows location and details of proposals, including ground modelling, structures, vegetation and access.
- Inspects construction work in progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and quality standards.
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Landscape Architect.
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Course in Advanced Landscaping Design and Construction
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