For pest management technicians
Download and complete the required application forms using the links provided. The Medical examination form, where included, will need to be completed by a general practitioner or occupational physician.
Provisional licence
The Provisional pest management technicians licence – PS2 (PDF 250KB) application is required if you are training to qualify in 'commercial and domestic pests management'.
Full licence
The Pest management technicians licence – PS1 (PDF 1.51MB) forms are required to apply for a new licence in all areas of pest management except 'commercial and domestic pest management' or to reactivate an expired license.
Amend existing licence or update contact details
The Change to licence – PS3 (PDF 132KB) form is required to:
- advise us of a change of name, residential address, business address, postal address, employer details and endorsements, authorisations or conditions
- extend a provisional licence
- request an upgrade to a full licence
- request a replacement licence ID card.
Regular 5 year update (required)
The Photographic identification – PS8 (PDF 33KB) and Medical examination form (PDF 185KB) need to be submitted every 5 years to update your license photo ID and be confirmed to be medically fit by a doctor.
For pest management businesses
The guide to registering a business (PDF 167KB) contains useful information for the first time owner. The Pest management business registration inspection checklist is available for download to complete a self assessment of your facilities and vehicles.
New business or reactivation of an expired registration
The Register or reactivate a business registration – PS4 (PDF 49KB) form can be used to register a business for the first time or to reactivate an expired registration.
If you are buying an existing business see below.
Cancel or transfer to new owner
Use the Cancel a business registration – PS5 (PDF 35KB) form to cancel a registration for a business that has ceased pest management operations.
Use the Transfer a business registration – PS6 (PDF 48KB) form to transfer the registration to a new person when you sell, buy or bequeath the business.
Amend business registration or update contact details
The Amend or replace a business registration – PS7 (PDF 55KB) form can be used to advise us of a change of name, business address, postal address and main pest management activity.
Fees
Matters relating to licences |
Fee |
Pest Management Technician (licence application)
|
$235 |
Application for change or addition to endorsements
|
$30 |
Application for change to or addition of restricted-use pesticides
|
$30 |
Application for amendment or removal of conditions
|
$30 |
Application for renewal of technician’s licence |
$235 |
Application for extension of provisional licence (fee per month, or part of) |
$30 |
Application to upgrade provisional licence to technician’s license
|
$30 |
Replacement of license card
|
$16 |
**Please note, if multiple changes are requested at one time, only one fee of $30 will apply.
If changes are made at time of renewing, only the renewal fee is payable
Matters relating to business registrations |
Fee |
Pest Management business (registration application)
|
$400 |
Application for change or addition to business premises
|
$30 |
Application for amendment or removal of conditions
|
$30 |
Application for renewal of registration
|
$400 |
Replacement registration certificate
|
$16 |
**Please note, if multiple changes are requested at one time, only one fee of $30 will apply.
If changes are made at time of renewing, only the renewal fee is payable
Other matters |
Fee |
Application for Chief Health Officer permit
|
$150 |
Last reviewed: 27-08-2024
Produced by
Environmental Health Directorate