State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement

599514: Noxious Weeds and Pest Inspector

Description

Inspects and monitors plants, land and water for noxious plants and animal species, and organises for their control or eradication.

Skill Level 4

Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
- AQF Certificate II or III.

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  There is no Assessing Authority assigned to ANZSCO code 599514

Alternative Titles

• Biosecurity Officer (Weeds and Pests)

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.

Unit Group 5995: Inspectors and Regulatory Officers

Description

Administer and enforce government and corporate regulations and standards.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

- In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

- In New Zealand:

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks

• Searching aircraft, vehicles, premises and people, and checking documents and goods to detect illegal activities such as undocumented cargo, prohibited goods and illegal aliens
• Examining and assessing visas and residency applications
• Testing applicants' ability to operate a motor vehicle, assessing applicants' suitability to hold learner's permits and probationary licences, and issuing learner's permits and probationary licences
• Identifying pest and weed problems and determining treatments and management
• Assessing claims for government benefits
• Carrying out random checks of taxation documents to detect non-compliance with taxation legislation
• Conducting visual checks of the mechanical, structural, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems of railway wagons, carriages and locomotives for condition and correct classification
• Ensuring that train, tram and bus services are provided according to schedule, monitoring the cleanliness, presentation and condition of vehicles, and recommending improvements and changes to services
• Receiving and assessing applications for licences to use water, investigating the ability of water resources to meet new requirements, and conducting site inspections

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 599511: Customs Officer  
• 599512: Immigration Officer  
• 599513: Motor Vehicle Licence Examiner  
• 599515: Social Security Assessor  
• 599516: Taxation Inspector  
• 599517: Train Examiner  
• 599518: Transport Operations Inspector  
• 599521: Water Inspector  
• 599599: Inspectors and Regulatory Officers nec  

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