Gardener (General) - ANZSCO 362211
Skilled occupation profile
Gardener (General)
ANZSCO 362211Gardener plants, cultivates and maintains parks and gardens.
Recent SkillSelect information
Recent SkillSelect information for Gardener (General)
SkillSelect information published for May 2026 provides a historical snapshot of available EOI activity for Gardener (General), ANZSCO 362211. Selected published indicators relevant to this occupation are shown below.
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – State or Territory nominated
* <20: the official source published a small-number value below 20. The exact number is not shown by the official source.
† PointsView-calculated indicator: calculated from the published SkillSelect points distribution where sufficient data is available.
This information gives historical SkillSelect EOI information. It does not predict invitation chances, guarantee visa outcomes, or state a minimum invitation score.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Gardener (General) ANZSCO 362211.
Typical tasks and duties
General gardeners may perform the following tasks:
- carry out site assessment and identify and correct soil deficiencies
- prepare and look after seedbeds and growing sites
- propagate and plant trees, bushes and hedges, flowers and bulbs
- prepare lawn areas by spreading top soil and planting grass, or by laying turf
- identify and treat weeds, pests and diseases affecting plants
- prune trees and hedges to promote the health and increase the attractiveness of plants
- install plant supports and protection
- install, operate and maintain drainage and irrigation systems
- grow and maintain indoor plants and conservatory displays
- construct features and facilities within gardens, such as paths or paved areas, rockeries, ponds and water features, and planter boxes
- maintain and repair gardening equipment.
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on STSOL and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations. The right visa pathway depends on factors such as your age, English level, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points score, nomination options and employer sponsorship.
Skills assessment
For skilled migration purposes, Gardener (General) usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
Additional occupation-specific assessment information
The assessment authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) and the TRA skills assessment will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Trades Recognition Australia if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
Click here to read further information regarding the assessment process of Trades Recognition Australia.
Legacy subclass 187 pathway
Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a subclass 457 or 482 visa?
If you have worked for a sponsoring employer in regional Australia, please note that Gardener (General) — ANZSCO 362211 was included in the legacy Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) occupation list. The subclass 187 Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications, but the Temporary Residence Transition stream may remain available to certain transitional subclass 457 and subclass 482 workers. Eligibility is limited and depends on your visa history, relevant dates, sponsored regional employment, employer nomination, age, English and other requirements. Being included on this occupation list does not establish eligibility.
If this may describe your circumstances, we can assess whether the subclass 187 transitional arrangements may still apply to you.
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Check your skilled migration options
If Gardener (General) is your nominated occupation, complete our skilled visa assessment form so we can review your possible migration pathways.
Gardener (General) historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 362211.
Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.

Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026