What does a landscaper do?
Landscapers construct, plant and look after gardens and parks to make welcoming spaces for people to live, work, and unwind in.
You know that stunning garden down the road? The one with layered shrubs, wildflowers, and natural elements that blend seamlessly into the surroundings? Yep, that’s the work of a landscaper. They plan, choose the best materials and plants, and make sure everything comes together beautifully.
Every Aussie garden is unique. Landscapers combine plant and nature knowledge, gardening techniques, and a bit of creativity to make gardens look great, keep clients happy, and care for nature too.
The perks of becoming a landscaper
Transform outdoor spaces as a landscaper, enjoying creative, hands-on work, a connection to nature, and the satisfaction of crafting beautiful environments that last.
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Average salary
$70,000
Career perks
Sociable working hours Active lifestyle Variety Flexibility
Where you’ll work
Outdoors Parks and gardens Commercial or residential
A career as a landscaper would suit someone who is:
- Enjoys being nature
- Physically active
- Hands-on
- Environmentally conscious
- Detail-oriented
A day in the life of a landscaper
A day in the life of a landscaper is all about creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.
Your morning might start with tending to gardens—trimming, weeding, fertilising, and mowing to keep everything looking its best.
Next, you could prepare seed beds and grow sites or plant and prune trees, bushes, and flowers to bring a vision to life.
As you plan layouts, select materials, and schedule work, you’ll balance creativity with practicality.
The day may also involve building garden features like walls, ponds, or pergolas, setting up hardscape and softscape elements, or preparing and planting lush, green lawns.
With every task, you’ll combine hands-on work with a passion for transforming outdoor environments into stunning landscapes.
Get answers fast about landscaping apprenticeships
A landscaping apprenticeship teaches you all about how to check out a garden’s conditions, choose the best plants and use gardening techniques for beautiful and practical spaces.
- Under the supervision of qualified landscapers, you will learn how to:
- Identify plants
- Work with plants to provide the best conditions for growth
- Improve soil for garden and turf areas
- Coordinate an outdoor paving/tiling project
- Install metal structures and features
- Build, install, and take down formwork for ramps and stairs.
- Assemble timber structures and features
- Operate machinery and equipment
It's easy to apply for a electrician apprenticeship through MEGT’s job board.
Step 1. Click “Job Board” in the top right-hand corner of our website
Step 2. Search for ‘landscaper apprentice’ on our Jobs Board
Step 3. Apply for one of the many apprenticeship opportunities
Step 4. Study and work as an apprentice for four years
Step 5. Land a job! Remember to use your new industry contacts and MEGT's job ready support
Following your landscaper apprenticeship, you can complete additional courses to start your own business or work as an industrial electronics landscaper in emerging fields like robotics and industrial automation.
Certificate II refers to a nationally recognised qualification that prepares you for the workplace or academic studies. While it’s not required, it may help you to prepare for a Certificate III.
Ready to start your landscaping apprenticeship?
Why do an apprenticeship?
Earn while you learn
Get paid while you gain hands-on experience with your host employer
Combine theory and practice
Get classroom learning like TAFE to get the right mix of practical skills and theory
Get set up for success
Receive ongoing training, guidance, and supervision to help you succeed in your new job
Work with a mentor
Take advantage of our mentoring support service for the best apprenticeship outcome
Find out about financial support
Get financial advice about incentives and interest-free loans for work gear
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