OSCA 591134Updated 2026-01-29

Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector

National shortage level: Low

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Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 87k

Weekly earnings: AUD 1670

Salary range: AUD 78k-AUD 95k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

31%

NSW

23.7%

QLD

14.2%

VIC

Education mix

27.9%

bachelor degree

20.5%

certificate iii/ iv

14.7%

advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Noxious Weeds and Pest Inspectors inspect and monitor plants, land and water for noxious plants and animal species, and organise for their control or eradication.

What you do

• Identifies pest and weed problems and determines treatment and management.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: bachelor degree (27.9%)

Recent job ads

No ads listed yet.

Tasks

• Identifies pest and weed problems and determines treatment and management.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 1670

Annual median: AUD 87k

Range: AUD 78k-AUD 95k