OSCA 2024 · 591134 · Skill level 4
Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector: OSCA 591134
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector is OSCA 2024 code 591134. It corresponds to ANZSCO 599514 Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 591134
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 599514
Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What an invasive pest, weed and disease inspector does
Inspects and monitors plants, animals, land and water for invasive pests and diseases, and organises for their control or eradication.
Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience
Also known as
- Biosecurity Officer (Weeds and Pests)
- Noxious Weed and Pest Inspector
Main tasks
Main tasks
- 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
Unit group 5911
Other occupations in Inspectors and Regulatory Compliance Officers
Questions
OSCA 591134: common questions
What is the OSCA code for invasive pest, weed and disease inspector?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 591134?
Is Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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