- Research Fellow - Biosecurity, The University of Melbourne
Aaron is a leading biosecurity risk and emergency management specialist currently working on methods for determining the optimal combination (type and level) of risk controls at the system-scale. An invasion biologist by training, but with a diverse career across the biosecurity and EM sectors, Aaron brings interdisciplinary knowledge and experience to biosecurity practice.
Aaron is a Chief Investigator and Deputy Director of the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA), based at the University of Melbourne.
Experience
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2016–presentResearch Fellow - Biosecurity, CEBRA, The University Of Melbourne
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2014–2016Senior Policy Officer - Risk, Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Regions (DEJTR)
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2012–2014Strategic Planner - Preparedness, Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI)
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2011–2012Project Manager - Flood Recovery, Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
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2010–2011Project Manager - Locust Response, Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
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2008–2010Senior Biosecurity Officer, Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
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2006–2008Biosecurity Officer, Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
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2003–2006Cadet, Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI)
Education
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2016The University of Melbourne, Doctor of Philosophy
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2006The University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Professional Memberships
- Society for Risk Analysis
- Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society
Contact Aaron for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Website
- X (formerly Twitter): @practicalbiosec
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