Advisory Group

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.

Leigh is the Director of Emergency Management for NSW DPIRD. Leigh is responsible for overseeing and coordinating DPIRD’s biosecurity emergency response efforts. This includes developing and implementing emergency response plans, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring that the DPIRD Emergency Response Team is prepared to handle any crisis that may arise.

Leigh and his team have close collaboration with various departments and external agencies to ensure a comprehensive and effective emergency management approach to biosecurity threats. The team has a strong background in emergency management, and a collective wealth of experience and knowledge. Leigh’s focus is on enhancing biosecurity preparedness and response capacity to safeguard NSW against biosecurity risks. Leigh is passionate about building resilient systems and fostering a culture of safety and preparedness.