About
We are the trusted coordinator of the Australian plant biosecurity system
Plant Health Australia (PHA) is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee.
Our activities are funded from annual subscriptions paid by our Members, with additional revenue from non-subscription funded projects. We work to help protect Australia from plant biosecurity risks like pests and diseases and are the national coordinator of the government-industry partnership for plant biosecurity in Australia.
PHA brings expertise, knowledge and stakeholders together to create solutions to improve plant biosecurity to ensure the plant biosecurity system is future-orientated and solutions-focused.
Our work

Minimises plant pest and disease impacts

Enhances Australia’s plant health status

Safeguards the livelihood of growers and producers

Enhances market access for the trade of produce

Supports the future of Australia’s plant industries and communities

Preserves Australia’s environmental health and amenity
PHA’s Board of Directors provides a balance of skills, knowledge and experience across plant industry areas.
The Executive Management Team supports the Board and works with staff to achieve outcomes for our Members through implementation of the Strategic Plan and associated Annual Operational Plan (AOP).
Careers hub
PHA values a work environment of collaboration, innovation, integrity, leadership and care. PHA staff are a high-performing, future-orientated and solutions-seeking team with a culture of continuous improvement.
Discover the benefits of a career with PHA and our current opportunities.
National Committees
As the trusted coordinator of Australia’s rapidly changing plant biosecurity system, we are involved in Government and industry committees to raise policy issues, promote partnerships and contribute technical expertise and impartial views.