Plant Health Australia - Implementation of the National Plant Biosecurity Strategy

Collate and analyse information across the national plant biosecurity system.

label Opportunity type
College approved Internship
schedule Application date
12 Sep 2022 | 10am - 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: Implementation of the National Plant Biosecurity Strategy

Internship details

Internship Availability

Summer or Semester 1, 2023

Internship Discipline/s

All sciences

Internship Level

2nd yr or 3rd yr Undergraduate; Postgraduate Coursework

Available to International Students

Yes

Preferred Project Skills:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team

Clearances Required

No

Host Supervisor

Jonathan Terlich

E: jterlich@phau.com.au

T: 02 6215 7719

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
  • Gain experience in project management
  • Insight into government-industry arrangements to support the national plant biosecurity system
  • Access to industry skills and knowledge.

Summary:

Plant Health Australia coordinates the group responsible for overseeing implementation, reporting and review across the suite of national plant biosecurity strategies. This includes the National Plant Biosecurity Strategy and its ten-year sub-strategies on preparedness, surveillance and diagnostics.

You will be responsible for:

  • Collating and analysing information from a stocktake of activities and programs across the national plant biosecurity system.
  • Using information from the stocktake to identify gaps and inform development of action plans that support implementation of the strategies.
  • Contributing to the preparation of reports and meeting papers on project activities for various national plant biosecurity committees.

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