Rupert manages the Australian Wildlife Health Network, an initiative of the Australian Government, which is hosted by TCSA and NSW Department of Primary Industries. The chief objective of the AWHN is development of a nationally integrated wildlife health system for Australia. However, core business is wildlife health surveillance to support Australia's trade, human health and biodiversity. Rupert has worked with most of Australia's Universities, mainly in the area of animal health. He has a Master's Degree, PhD and is a Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.  Rupert is interested in systems and how they organise.