I began working for the CSIRO Staff Association as an industrial officer in 1991, and was elected Secretary of the Association in 1999, holding that position for 4 years. I then undertook a PhD in international relations, examining global governance through a study of the World Food Programme. A book based on my thesis was published in 2011. I have taught at Monash, Melbourne and Deakin universities, and worked as a research fellow with Professor Jenny Lewis at the University of Melbourne on the Academic Networks project. This project used a large scale set of interviews to examine how academics in different disciplines and different countries network in conducting research, and the implications of this for research policy.
I have also had extensive community involvements, serving on the Board of the Fitzroy Learning Network for 18 years, and as a Board member at UnitingCare Moreland Hall since 2008.
Experience
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2008–presentBoard member, UnitingCare Moreland Hall
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2008–2011Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
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2004–2006Board Chair, Fitzroy Learning Network
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2000–2004Secretary, CSIRO Staff Association; CPSU Science Division
Education
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2009Melb, PhD
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2000Melb, MA
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2000Leadership Victoria, Williamson Community Leadership Program
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1988ANU, BA(Hons)
Publications
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2011The World Food Programme in Global Politics, First Forum Press
Research Areas
- International Relations (160607)
- Political Science (1606)
- Public Policy (160510)
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