OSCA occupation

241132 Landscape Architect

Plans, designs and manages natural and built environments by applying aesthetic and scientific principles to address ecological sustainability, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance the quality and health of landscapes.

Major group: 2 Professionals
Unit group: 2411 Architects, Landscape Architects and Urban Designers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 1

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ANZSCO 232112 Landscape Architect Partial correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 1
Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 24 Design, Engineering and Science Professionals
Minor group: 241 Architects, Planners and Surveyors
Unit group: 2411 Architects, Landscape Architects and Urban Designers

Tasks

Designs, plans, manages and maintains projects for new developments, heritage protection, preservation of natural and cultural landscapes, and the rehabilitation of degraded landscapes
Prepares landscape documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules and contract documents, and calls for tenders on behalf of clients
Conducts research and analysis to develop sustainable landscape designs, planning and management practices, methods and development strategies
Conducts feasibility studies and impact assessments to assess the impact of development upon the ecology, environmental character, cultural values and community health and welfare of landscapes
Collects and documents data through site analysis, considering indigenous practices, landform, soils, vegetation, hydrology, visual characteristics, and human-made and managed features
May provide expert advice and advocacy on landscape matters in conflict resolution, judicial courts and commissions

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Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code241132 Landscape Architect	241131 Architect	241133 Urban Designer
Official role definition	Plans, designs and manages natural and built environments by applying aesthetic and scientific principles to address ecological sustainability, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance the quality and health of landscapes.	Plans and designs residential and multi-residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Provides concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings. Negotiates with builders and consultants, and advises on the procurement of buildings.	Designs and plans the spatial form and layout of cities, towns, suburbs and precincts, considering the relationship between urban systems and social, environmental and economic needs.
Skill level	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1
Key tasks	Designs, plans, manages and maintains projects for new developments, heritage protection, preservation of natural and cultural landscapes, and the rehabilitation of degraded landscapes Prepares landscape documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules and contract documents, and calls for tenders on behalf of clients Conducts research and analysis to develop sustainable landscape designs, planning and management practices, methods and development strategies Conducts feasibility studies and impact assessments to assess the impact of development upon the ecology, environmental character, cultural values and community health and welfare of landscapes	Works with clients, engineers, consultants and other stakeholders to determine their requirements and objectives for architectural projects Develops detailed, innovative, sustainable and functional architectural designs, taking into consideration social, environmental and economic concerns Conducts site inspections to assess project feasibility and submit town planning designs for permits Addresses requests for information as part of contract administration from consultants, engineers and other stakeholders involved in the building construction process	Designs and plans the division of land and layout of cities, towns and suburbs to integrate public spaces, infrastructure, buildings, streets and parks Performs site analysis using spatial data, and analyses the physical, cultural, social and environmental characteristics of sites to inform urban design projects Produces documents such as master plans, performs feasibility studies, and creates urban design guidelines Creates detailed drawings and plans utilising artistic and graphic skills to convert concepts into technical drawings using software, such as computer-aided design (CAD)

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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241131Architect
241132Landscape Architect
241133Urban Designer

Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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