Landscape Design is at a crossroads. Your input matters.
This is a call to action to all members.
We are asking for 10 minutes of your time to complete a survey which will help secure the future of Landscape Design as a profession in Australia.
Deadline 18th March 2026
Last year, thanks to advocacy from LDI and industry partners, Landscape Design was formally recognised by government as an occupation in Australia. This was a major milestone with potential to impact funding, training and policy.
Recognition alone isn’t enough - Government agencies rely on survey data to determine workforce needs and skills shortages. This survey will gather information to better understand shortage pressures within the Landscape Design labour market and inform the development of the 2026 Occupation Shortage List.
Please use the link below to fill out the Jobs and Skills Australia 2026 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) Stakeholder Survey.
👉 Click here to complete the survey before 18 March
Why this survey matters
Some states currently have no accredited courses in Landscape Design, making your input vital to ensure government sees the real picture of our profession and supports lasting education pathways.
Without education pathways, we will inevitably face worsening shortages – and without clear evidence of workforce demand, our occupation risks losing the professional acknowledgement we have worked so hard to achieve. A strong response will help prevent this.
We understand the survey may not capture every aspect of practice, particularly for small studios that recruit via LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or other channels.
Skills shortages in our profession are often reflected in:
- Project delays due to lack of available designers
- Untrained, unskilled practitioners filling the shortfall
Your experience still matters. If the survey doesn’t fully capture your situation, you can include notes or attachments to provide additional detail. If you have on-the-ground knowledge and experience of recruitment activity in our industry, your participation in this survey will enhance the evidence base used to identify occupations in shortage and gaps in education.
Stronger together
A strong response from our community sends a clear message to government: Landscape Design is a valued, in-demand profession, and we need robust training and support to keep it growing.
👉Please complete the survey🔗 before 18 March.
Thank you for supporting the continued growth and professional standing of Landscape Design.
With appreciation,
Janine Mendel
LDI Director, WA