Careers In The Property Services Industry - Q to W

Click on one of the letters below – Q, R, S, T, U, V or W. 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.

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Quantity Surveyor
Quantity surveyors prepare cost estimates and plans, audit projects, manage construction costs and administer construction contracts for all levels and types of construction. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Building and Construction . For information on the industry click on the link.

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Real Estate Agent
see Real Estate Salesperson. Real estate salespeople arrange the sale of houses, businesses, flats, factories, shops and farms on behalf of the owners. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Property . For information on the industry click on the link.

Real Estate Consultant
see Real Estate Salesperson. Real estate salespeople arrange the sale of houses, businesses, flats, factories, shops and farms on behalf of the owners. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Property . For information on the industry click on the link.

Real Estate Property Manager
see Real Estate Salesperson. Real estate salespeople arrange the sale of houses, businesses, flats, factories, shops and farms on behalf of the owners. A property manager supervises the leasing of rental properties on behalf of owners. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Property . For information on the industry click on the link.

Real Estate Sales Representative
see Real Estate Salesperson. Real estate salespeople arrange the sale of houses, businesses, flats, factories, shops and farms on behalf of the owners. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Property . For information on the industry click on the link.

Real Estate Salesperson
Real estate salespeople arrange the sale of houses, businesses, flats, factories, shops and farms on behalf of the owners. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Property . For information on the industry click on the link.

Real Estate Valuer
see Valuer. Valuers assess land, property and other items such as commercial equipment and objects of art, and provide advice on the administration and commercial use of land and property. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Property . For information on the industry click on the link.

Recycler
Recyclers collect, sort and handle a range of recyclable items such as paper, glass, metals and plastics, each of which is processed and prepared for resale. For more information click on the link above.

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

Refuse Collector
see 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.

Refuse / Recyclable Collector
see Recycler. Recyclers collect, sort and handle a range of recyclable items such as paper, glass, metals and plastics, each of which is processed and prepared for resale. For more information click on the link above.

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

Remote Sensing 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.

Rubbish Collector
see 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.

Rubbish Removalist
see 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.

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Salesperson (Real Estate)
see Real Estate Salesperson. Real estate salespeople arrange the sale of houses, businesses, flats, factories, shops and farms on behalf of the owners. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Property . For information on the industry click on the link.

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.

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

Security Adviser
Security advisers advise clients on security requirements, recommend and design security specifications. For more information click on the link above.

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

Security Agent
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.

Security Guard
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.

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.

Security Provider
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.

Security System Installer
Security system installers fit and repair security systems in homes and businesses. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Security and Investigative Services , Electrotechnology . For information on the industries click on the links.

Seismologist
see 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 industries click on the links.

Spatial Information Systems Officer
see 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.

Spatial Information Systems Technician
see 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.

Spatial Information Technician
see Cartographer. Cartographers design, prepare and revise maps, charts, plans, three-dimensional models and spatial information databases, often using computer-based techniques, and applying principles from science, mathematics and graphic design. Cartographers apply these elements to represent, analyse and manage essential spatial information that services the mining, mineral exploration, mapping, marketing, web publishing, regional planning and environmental management industries.

Spatial information refers to information about the geographical relationship between places, people and other items within a particular area. For more information click on the link above.

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

Steam, Pressure and Chemical 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.

Stock and Station Agent
Stock and station agents advise and represent farmers and graziers in business transactions such as the buying and selling of livestock, wool, fertiliser, farming and grazing land, equipment and merchandise. They may specialise in livestock buying and/or selling, auctioneering, property and merchandise sales, arranging finance and insurance, pastoral inspections, and stud stock or wool.

Industries: Property, Agriculture , Wholesale Trade. For information on the industries click on the links.

Store Security Officer
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.

Stratigrapher
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.

Structural 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.

Survey Assistant
Survey assistants help surveyors determine the position, shape and elevation of the Earth's natural features, such as hills, valleys, rivers and lakes, and to determine land boundaries for housing estates, building sites, reservoirs, roads and drainage systems. For more information click on the link above.

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

Survey Hand
see Survey Assistant. Survey assistants help surveyors determine the position, shape and elevation of the Earth's natural features, such as hills, valleys, rivers and lakes, and to determine land boundaries for housing estates, building sites, reservoirs, roads and drainage systems. For more information click on the link above.

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

Surveying Associate
see Surveying Technician. Surveying technicians collect and analyse information and develop plans for land surveyors and related professionals, to provide the basic information required for land development and redevelopment, including such activities as road-building, construction projects and subdivision of land. For more information click on the link above.

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

Surveying Technician
Surveying technicians collect and analyse information and develop plans for land surveyors and related professionals, to provide the basic information required for land development and redevelopment, including such activities as road-building, construction projects and subdivision of land. For more information click on the link above.

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

Surveying Technologist
see 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.

Surveyor (Building)
see Building Surveyor. Building surveyors advise on, interpret and enforce laws and regulations regarding building construction and safety. For more information click on the link above.

Industries: Building and Construction , Property . For information on the industries click on the links.

Surveyor (Quantity)
see Quantity Surveyor. Quantity surveyors prepare cost estimates and plans, audit projects, manage construction costs and administer construction contracts for all levels and types of construction. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Building and Construction . For information on the industry click on the link.

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 , Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Surveyor's Field Assistant
see Survey Assistant. Survey assistants help surveyors determine the position, shape and elevation of the Earth's natural features, such as hills, valleys, rivers and lakes, and to determine land boundaries for housing estates, building sites, reservoirs, roads and drainage systems. For more information click on the link above.

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

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Technical Officer (Observer)
see Meteorological Technical Officer. Meteorological technical officers use instruments and gauges (at ground level and carried on balloons) to make observations and measurements of climatic and atmospheric conditions such as air temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, humidity, rainfall, evaporation and cloud type. For more information click on the link above.

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

Technician (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.

Technician (Geoscience)
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.

Technician (Meteorological)
see Meteorological Technical Officer. Meteorological technical officers use instruments and gauges (at ground level and carried on balloons) to make observations and measurements of climatic and atmospheric conditions such as air temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, humidity, rainfall, evaporation and cloud type. For more information click on the link above.

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

Technician (Surveying)
see Surveying Technician. Surveying technicians collect and analyse information and develop plans for land surveyors and related professionals, to provide the basic information required for land development and redevelopment, including such activities as road-building, construction projects and subdivision of land. For more information click on the link above.

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

Topographic 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 , Spatial Information . For information on the industries click on the links.

Town 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.

Tracer
See Surveying Technician. Surveying technicians collect and analyse information and develop plans for land surveyors and related professionals, to provide the basic information required for land development and redevelopment, including such activities as road-building, construction projects and subdivision of land. For more information click on the link above.

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

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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.

Urban Designer
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.

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Valuer
Valuers assess land, property and other items such as commercial equipment and objects of art, and provide advice on the administration and commercial use of land and property. For more information click on the link above.

Industry: Property . For information on the industry click on the link.

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Waste Collector
see 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.

Watchman
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.

Weather Observer
see Meteorological Technical Officer. Meteorological technical officers use instruments and gauges (at ground level and carried on balloons) to make observations and measurements of climatic and atmospheric conditions such as air temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, humidity, rainfall, evaporation and cloud type. For more information click on the link above.

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

Window Cleaner
Window cleaners clean inside and outside window surfaces. For more information click on the link above.

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

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