Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Clerical and Administrative Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 5Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Sub-major group
- 59Other Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Minor group
- 591Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
Description
Inspects and monitors plants, animals, land and water for invasive pests and diseases, and organises for their control or eradication.
Alternative titles
- Biosecurity Officer (Weeds and Pests)
- Noxious Weed and Pest Inspector
Unit group
5911 · Inspectors and Regulatory Compliance OfficersDescription
Inspect, monitor and ensure compliance with government and corporate regulations and standards.
Skill level
Australia
4; 5
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Conducts inspections to identify invasive pests, weeds and diseases, and determines treatment and management actions
- Collects and analyses data on the presence and spread of invasive pests, weeds and diseases
- Develops and implements control and eradication strategies for invasive pests, weeds and diseases
- Coordinates and liaises with relevant stakeholders and authorities to ensure effective control and eradication measures
- Provides advice and guidance to landowners and the public on the management and prevention of invasive pests, weeds and diseases
- Conducts surveys to assess the impact of invasive pests, weeds and diseases
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of control and eradication programs
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/5/59/591/5911
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
