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
Apply using the Provisional pest management technicians licence – PS2 (PDF 250KB) if you require a provisional licence while training to obtain your full qualifications. See New applicants and provisional licences for more information.
Full licence
Apply using the Pest management technicians licence – PS1 (PDF 1.51MB) if you are fully qualified to do the requested pest management treatments. See Your Guide to Obtaining a Pest Management Technicians Licence (PDF 314KB) for more information.
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.
Medical examination form
You will need to submit a completed Medical examination form (PDF 185KB) on first application and every 5 years.
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: 16-10-2024
Produced by
Environmental Health Directorate