Helen Scott-Orr

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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[edit]

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[edit]

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.[1] 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.[2]

Affiliations[edit]

  • Coordinator, Crawford Fund NSW Committee[3][unreliable source?]
  • Board Director, Animal Health Australia[3]
  • Honorary Association Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney[3]
  • Board Director, Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre[3]

Former associations[edit]

  • 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[3]
  • NSW Agriculture, Department of Primary Industries[3]
  • Board member, Cotton Catchment Communities CRC board[3]
  • Board Director, Cattle and Beef Quality Cooperative Research Centre[3]
  • Board Director, Australian Sheep Industry Cooperative Research Centre[3]
  • Former board member, Sustainable Rice Production Cooperative Research Centre

Awards[edit]

Scott-Orr received the Seddon Memorial Prize in 1991.[4]

She received a Public Service Medal at the 2010 Australia Day Awards for Outstanding Public Service to Agricultural and Veterinary Science.[5][6]

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".[7]

Personal life[edit]

Helen Scott-Orr lives in Millthorpe, New South Wales.[5]

References[edit]

  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. ^ a b c d e f g h i 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. ^ a b 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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