Scott Derksen is the Business Manager – Biosecurity Pest at Biodiversity Australia, bringing more than 18 years of experience in pest management, biosecurity operations, and multi-site business leadership across Queensland and Western Australia. He has held senior regional and branch management roles with national pest control organisations, leading large operational teams, overseeing multi-branch portfolios, and delivering consistent improvements in safety, compliance, customer outcomes, and financial performance.

Scott holds formal qualifications in Pest Control, Business, Leadership and Management, and Training and Assessment, and maintains full pest control licensing. His expertise spans biosecurity pest management, operational governance, workforce leadership, occupational health and safety compliance, and client relationship management. This broad experience positions him well to oversee complex pest and biosecurity programs across regional and remote environments.

Scott is passionate about working in environmental services, using his extensive experience in pest management and biosecurity to help protect communities, ecosystems, and biodiversity. He is committed to delivering effective environmental programs that prevent the spread of invasive pests and support sustainable environments, while leading strong teams and maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and service to achieve meaningful environmental outcomes.