Transition Advocate

The role of the Transition Advocate is to facilitate 2-way communication between industry and government, provide information to industry about the transition plan and assistance, and provide advice to government on how the transition is progressing (including supporting the stocktake in 2026–2027). The Transition Advocate is funded as part of the $139.7 million transition assistance package. Please see the terms of reference for the role.

Who is the Transition Advocate?

Dr Chris Rodwell will be the Transition Advocate. Read Dr Rodwell’s statement.

Dr Rodwell brings a wealth of expertise required to provide leadership within a significant transition process in the sheep supply chain, with a predominate focus on Western Australia.

Dr Rodwell is specialised in animal welfare, exports, disease preparedness and biosecurity. Dr Rodwell has most recently been engaged by the CSIRO, working at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness and has previously held senior roles in the Western Australian, Commonwealth and New Zealand governments.

Expressions of interest

The role was filled via an expression of interest process based on a Candidate Information Package. The process has closed.

Any questions about the role or the appointment process can also be submitted to livesheep.phaseout@aff.gov.au.

Media enquiries should be directed to media@aff.gov.au.