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Australian veterinarian and epidemiologist

Helen Scott-Orr AM PSM is an Australian veterinarian and epidemiologist. Scott-Orr served, from 25 July 2016 until 24 July 2019, as the Inspector-General of Biosecurity, a statutory body under the federal agriculture portfolio. She is a former Chief Veterinary Officer of New South Wales and Executive Director within the NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Education

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Scott-Orr completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (with honours) at the University of Sydney. She then completed a Diploma in Bacteriology, Microbiology and Immunology through the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She was admitted as a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Epidemiology in 1988. She became a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2005.

Career

Scott-Orr has had a Government career spanning 40 years.

She is well known for her contribution to rabies control in Indonesia, and her efforts to increase preparedness in case of a rabies incursion into Northern Australia. She is the recipient of an Australian Government Public Service Medal (PSM).

Scott-Orr had a major role in the control and management of bovine brucellosis and tuberculosis.

She has undertaken a strategic investigation into White spot syndrome incursion into Australia.

Scott-Orr was appointed on 25 July 2016 as the first Inspector-General of Biosecurity. She was succeeded by Rob Delane on 25 July 2019.

Affiliations

  • Coordinator, Crawford Fund NSW Committee
  • Board Director, Animal Health Australia
  • Honorary Association Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
  • Board Director, Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre

Former associations

  • Project leader, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, NSW Department of Primary Industries http://aciar.gov.au/project/ah/2006/166
  • Trustee, Organic Research and Education Trust
  • NSW Agriculture, Department of Primary Industries
  • Board member, Cotton Catchment Communities CRC board
  • Board Director, Cattle and Beef Quality Cooperative Research Centre
  • Board Director, Australian Sheep Industry Cooperative Research Centre
  • Former board member, Sustainable Rice Production Cooperative Research Centre

Awards

Scott-Orr received the Seddon Memorial Prize in 1991.

She received a Public Service Medal at the 2010 Australia Day Awards for Outstanding Public Service to Agricultural and Veterinary Science.

In the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for "significant service to public administration, to biosecurity, and to veterinary science".

Personal life

Helen Scott-Orr lives in Millthorpe, New South Wales.

References

  1. Drewitt, Andy. "Health experts say Australia must brace for rabies arrival from Indonesia". The Australian. News Ltd. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  2. "Biography – Inspector-General of Biosecurity". www.igb.gov.au. Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  3. ^ Scott-Orr, Helen. "Profile Page". Linked In. Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  4. "Public Service Medal (PSM) - Australian Public Service" (PDF). Governor General of Australia. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  5. ^ Prisk, Tracey (25 January 2010). "Humble Helen says award is a surprise". Central Western Daily. Fairfax. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  6. "Ms Helen Scott-Orr". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  7. "Dr Helen Scott-Orr PSM". It's An Honour. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
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