Landscape Architect

As a Landscape Architect, you plan and design land areas for projects such as open space networks, parks, schools, institutions, roads and external areas for all building types. You may also work on land subdivisions.

Landscape Architects compile and analyse site and community data about geographical and ecological features, landforms, soils, vegetation, site hydrology, visual characteristics and human-made structures. This information helps to formulate land use and development recommendations, and prepare environmental impact statements.

Income Guide

$96,000

Desirable Skills

Creative and technical design • Communicating clearly • Using design software • Planning and managing projects • Attention to detail

A typical day may involve:

  • Consulting with professionals and clients about external area designs, costs and construction
  • Preparing reports, site plans, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for land development (showing location and details of proposals, including ground modelling, structures, vegetation and access)
  • Inspecting work in progress for compliance with plans, specifications and quality standards

Qualifications

  • Diploma of Landscape Design
  • Bachelor of Architectural Design
  • Master of Landscape Architecture

Career Pathways

  • Project Landscape Architect
  • Design Manager
  • Urban Designer
  • Landscape Architecture Director
  • Development Manager

“Landscape architects shape the outdoor spaces where communities gather, play, and connect with nature.”

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