Sharon Nelson
Aus Gov
Advisory Group
Below are the profiles and contact information for the NBRT advisory group representatives.
These details have been listed to facilitate communication between members and the NBRT Advisory Group. NBRT Advisory Group representatives’ contact details are not to be shared outside of the Program unless explicitly permitted by the relevant individual to do so.
Should your contact details and/or details of your deployment and/or emergency contacts change, please update these via your profile or by contacting NBRT@animalhealthaustralia.com.au.
Sharon manages the crisis capability development program for the Australian Government Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Foresty (DAFF). Sharon is also the Australian Government Jurisdictional Deployment Coordinator for responses. She has deployed response teams across Australia and internationally for the Australian Government and has responded to emergencies for a variety of hazards with the Australian Government and as a volunteer with the ACT State Emergency Services.
Kirsten Tasker
ACT
I am the current Director of Biosecurity and Agriculture for the ACT and manage a small team of staff working across all remits of biosecurity. I have been working in the emergency management space for over 15 years with extensive experience in the fire and biosecurity space. I have completed a bachelors degree in Emergency Management through Charles Stuart University and a Advanced diploma in Ecology and Sustainable land management. I’m drawn to the operational roles during responses and have experience both on ground and within the management teams. I was part of the pervious NBRT tenure and hope that I can work with the new members to build knowledge and experience.
Jamie Maddocks
NSW
Jamie works for the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and has extensive experience in biosecurity and natural disaster emergency management. Working across operational and Incident Management Team roles, Jamie has responded to emergencies across NSW and interstate since 2006.
He has experience in the development and delivery of emergency management training packages including for Field Operations which continues to be rolled out across NSW to emergency responders.
Jamie has been a past member of the National Biosecurity Response Team in both functional and mentor cohorts (2017-2024) and continues to support the NBRT program as a member of the Alumni. He is also experienced in the use of aviation during emergencies in both coordination and operational roles and is a current member of the NSW State Response Team as an Air Observer for marine pollution emergencies.
Nicholas Lowther
PHA
AHA and PHA are responsible for the NBRT program management and administration. All enquiries should be sent to NBRT@animalhealthaustralia.com.au
Geraldine Whickham
AHA
Narelle Jones
AHA