Plant Health Australia - National Diagnostics and Surveillance Networks

Assist in delivering the national plant biosecurity diagnostic and surveillance professional development program and coordination of national protocols.

label Opportunity type
College approved Internship
schedule Application date
12 Sep 2022 | 12pm - 2 Oct 2022 | 11:59pm
school Level
Bachelor
Master

About

Plant Health Australia is the trusted coordinator of the Australian plant biosecurity system.

We bring expertise, knowledge, and stakeholders together to generate solutions that improve biosecurity outcomes to ensure that the system is future-oriented and solutions-focused.

Our mission is to strengthen the Australian plant biosecurity system for the benefit of the economy, environment, and community.

Project: National Diagnostics and Surveillance Networks

Internship details

Internship Availability

Summer or Semester 1, 2023

Internship Discipline/s

Science Communication; All Sciences

Internship Level

3rd yr Undergraduate; Postgraduate Coursework

Available to International Students

Yes

Preferred Project Skills:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Highly organised
  • Critical thinker and high level of attention to detail
  • Proficient at computer skills
  • Ability to problem solve

Clearances Required

No

Host Supervisor

Dr Lucy Tran-Nguyen

E: ltran-nguyen@phau.com.au

T: 0427 773 342

Location

Plant Health Australia

Level 1, 1 Phipps Close

Deakin ACT 2600

Project Opportunities/Benefits for the Intern
  • Exposure to a non-for-profit organisation and professional networks.
  • Develop experience in project management and review
  • Gain experience in compiling reports and web analytics
  • Gain experience in proof reading documents with science content
  • Gain valuable experience communicating with stakeholders

Summary:

The Diagnostic team is responsible for delivering the national plant biosecurity diagnostic and surveillance professional development program and coordination of national protocols.

This involves supporting and expanding the membership for both diagnostic and surveillance networks by facilitating training programs and protocols. We encourage and support the sharing knowledge via the two websites which is managed by the project team. The team facilitates an annual workshop for both diagnostic and surveillance to share knowledge, establish new and maintain critical networks with science experts.

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