Parks and gardens work involves the establishment, operation, maintenance and management of parks, gardens and streetscapes, and recreational and natural spaces. It includes environmental planning and management of significant natural ecosystems.
You might work for state or local government or private gardening contractors, in botanic gardens, public or private parks and gardens, reserves, natural bushland and recreation areas and areas of cultural significance.
Useful Links
Parks and Leisure Australia
Parks Victoria
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Local councils
Qualifications and occupations
Bolding indicates a qualification appears on the Victorian Funded Course List, meaning subsidies are available for eligible students. Refer to the latest Funded Course List for more information.
Assistant Gardener, Groundskeeper, Private Residence Gardener
Horticulturalist (parks and gardens) or self employed contractor.
Parks and Gardens Supervisor
Parks and Gardens Manager