Careers In The Property Services Industry - D to G

Click on one of the letters below – D, E, F or G. This will take you to an occupation description. Once there, other links will take you to more detailed information about the occupations and the industries that relate to them. Alternatively, you can just browse through the list.

D

Debt Collector
Debt collectors help businesses and individuals collect payments for overdue accounts and other debts. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Finance System Industry , Accounting Services, Business, Labour and Professional Organisations, Security and Investigative Services . For information on the industries click on the links.

Designer (Building)
see Architectural Drafter. Architectural drafters complete architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing drawings, estimates and plans and liaising with builders and contractors. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Architectural and Design Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

Designer (Industrial)
see Industrial Designer. industrial designers create and produce designs for commercial, medical and industrial products and make models and prototypes of these designs for mass production. The products cover a wide range of manufactured goods from toys and toasters to furniture and heavy machinery. Some work is carried out on the development of new products. Other work is related to updating and improving the design of existing products. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Engineering Services , Architectural and Design Services . For information on the industries click on the links.

Designer (Interior Decorator)
see Interior Decorator. Interior decorators plan and implement decoration schemes for homes, offices, shops and professional rooms. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction , Architectural and Design Services . For information on the industries click on the links.

Designer (Interior)
see Interior Designer. Interior designers design and supervise the construction or redevelopment of building interiors. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Architectural and Design Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

Domestic Cleaner
see Cleaner. Cleaners clean schools, construction sites, commercial, industrial and domestic premises, or industrial machinery and vehicles, using portable cleaning equipment. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Property and Service Industries . For information on the industries click on the links.

Drafter (Architectural)
see Architectural Drafter. Architectural drafters complete architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing drawings, estimates and plans and liaising with builders and contractors. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Architectural and Design Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

Drafter (Cartographic)
see Cartographic Technician. Cartographic technicians assist cartographers with the analysis of field survey and land management data, aerial photographs and other geographic information sources to prepare maps, plans, charts and diagrams. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Spatial Information . For information on the industry click on the link.

Drafting Officer
see Architectural Drafter. Architectural drafters complete architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing drawings, estimates and plans and liaising with builders and contractors. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Architectural and Design Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

Draftsperson
see Architectural Drafter. Architectural drafters complete architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing drawings, estimates and plans and liaising with builders and contractors. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Architectural and Design Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

E

Earth Science Technical Officer
see Geoscience Technician. Geoscience technicians assist earth scientists such as geologists, engineers and geophysicists to find and develop mineral and fuel resources, by making observations, collecting and analysing samples, recording information, and looking after the practical tasks involved in servicing a remote field operation. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Environment Management , Mining, Drilling, Technical Services and Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Engineering Geologist
see Geologist. Geologists study the nature, composition and structure of the earth to increase scientific knowledge, locate materials and minerals, and advise on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Mining , Drilling, Spatial Information . For information on the industry click on the links.

Engineering Surveyor
see Surveyor. Surveyors assemble and assess land and geographic information which is used for planning and regulation of the land, the sea and related structures. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction and Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Environmental Geologist
see Geologist. Geologists study the nature, composition and structure of the earth to increase scientific knowledge, locate materials and minerals, and advise on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Mining , Drilling, Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Environmental Planner
see Urban and Regional Planner. Urban and regional planners develop policies and plans for the use of land and resources, and advise on the economic, environmental, social and cultural needs of particular localities or regions. They work on large-scale projects such as new suburbs, towns, industrial areas, commercial and retail developments, urban renewal projects and transportation links. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Environment Management , Parks and Gardens, Scientific Research, Technical Services and Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

F

Field Hydrologist
see Hydrographer. Hydrographers measure, describe and map the earth's surface waters (including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, estuaries and the water in channels and pipes). They are also involved in collecting and analysing information on surface and below-surface flow and quality. For more information click on the link above.
Industries: Environment Management , Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Field / Exploration Geologist
see Geologist. Geologists study the nature, composition and structure of the earth to increase scientific knowledge, locate materials and minerals, and advise on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Mining , Drilling, Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Fire Extinguisher Servicer
Fire extinguisher servicers maintain fire-fighting equipment, including all types of hand-held fire extinguishers and fire hoses used to protect property against fires. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Property and Fire and Rescue Services . For information on the industries click on the links.

Fumigator
see Pest and Weed Controller. Pest and weed controllers kill or control plants, animals and insects that are considered troublesome or harmful to agricultural, industrial or domestic activities. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Pest Management . For information on the industry click on the link.

Furniture Designer
see Industrial Designer. industrial designers create and produce designs for commercial, medical and industrial products and make models and prototypes of these designs for mass production. The products cover a wide range of manufactured goods from toys and toasters to furniture and heavy machinery. Some work is carried out on the development of new products. Other work is related to updating and improving the design of existing products. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Engineering Services , Architectural and Design Services . For information on the industries click on the links.

G

Garbage Collector
Garbage collectors collect household, commercial and industrial waste for disposal or recycling. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Waste Management and Recycling . For information on the industry click on the link.

Gatekeeper
see Security Officer. Security officers protect people and property, and maintain crowd control.
For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Security and Investigative Services . For information on the industry click on the link.

Geochemist / Mineralogist / Petrologist
see Geologist. Geologists study the nature, composition and structure of the earth to increase scientific knowledge, locate materials and minerals, and advise on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Mining , Drilling, Spatial Information . For information on the industry click on the links.

Geodetic Surveyor
see Surveyor. Surveyors assemble and assess land and geographic information which is used for planning and regulation of the land, the sea and related structures. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction and Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Geographic Information Systems Officer
Geographic information systems officers develop and customise geographic information systems and provide technical and analytical support to address issues such as environmental management, exploration and mining, land ownership and titles, urban and regional planning, utilities and asset management, and demographic marketing. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Spatial Information . For information on the industry click on the link.

Geological Technician
see Geoscience Technician. Geoscience technicians assist earth scientists such as geologists, engineers and geophysicists to find and develop mineral and fuel resources, by making observations, collecting and analysing samples, recording information, and looking after the practical tasks involved in servicing a remote field operation. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Environment Management , Mining, Drilling, Technical Services and Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Geologist
Geologists study the nature, composition and structure of the earth to increase scientific knowledge, locate materials and minerals, and advise on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Mining , Drilling, Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Geomatic Engineer
see Surveyor. Surveyors assemble and assess land and geographic information which is used for planning and regulation of the land, the sea and related structures. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction and Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Geomorphologist
see Geologist. Geologists study the nature, composition and structure of the earth to increase scientific knowledge, locate materials and minerals, and advise on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Mining , Drilling, Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Geophysical Technician
see Geoscience Technician. Geoscience technicians assist earth scientists such as geologists, engineers and geophysicists to find and develop mineral and fuel resources, by making observations, collecting and analysing samples, recording information, and looking after the practical tasks involved in servicing a remote field operation. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Environment Management , Mining, Drilling, Technical Services and Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Geophysicist
Geophysicists study the structure and composition of zones below the surface of the earth by taking measurements with techniques such as seismic, gravity, magnetic and electrical methods. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Scientific Research , Technical Services , Spatial Information . For information on the industry click on the links.

Geoscience Technician
Geoscience technicians assist earth scientists such as geologists, engineers and geophysicists to find and develop mineral and fuel resources, by making observations, collecting and analysing samples, recording information, and looking after the practical tasks involved in servicing a remote field operation. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Environment Management , Mining, Drilling, Technical Services and Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Geoscientist
see Geologist. Geologists study the nature, composition and structure of the earth to increase scientific knowledge, locate materials and minerals, and advise on the extraction of minerals, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Mining , Drilling, Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

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