I am the Program Facilitator for five degrees at UniSA Online in Business and Creative. These include the Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Digital Media, Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance, and Trade), and Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event Management, and Hospitality). I provide leadership to Online Course Facilitators and their teaching teams in these degrees. I support the ongoing development of these UniSA Online degree programs through scholarship and networks at local, national, and international levels.
In the 2023 Public Relations Institute of Australia Golden Target Awards, I won Bronze in the national Educator of the Year category. I was also also awarded the 2023 UniSA Online One Team ... Read more
About me
I am the Program Facilitator for five degrees at UniSA Online in Business and Creative. These include the Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Digital Media, Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance, and Trade), and Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event Management, and Hospitality). I provide leadership to Online Course Facilitators and their teaching teams in these degrees. I support the ongoing development of these UniSA Online degree programs through scholarship and networks at local, national, and international levels.
In the 2023 Public Relations Institute of Australia Golden Target Awards, I won Bronze in the national Educator of the Year category. I was also also awarded the 2023 UniSA Online One Team Award which recognises a person who has: fostered cooperation, collaboration and open communication within the unit and/or wider university, gone beyond the scope of their regular duties to assist other members of the unit or the university and created a great team environment that promotes communication, trust and cooperation.
Since 2009, I have been a lecturer and course coordinator at tertiary institutions in Adelaide, Melbourne and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Committed to student-centred learning, in 2015 I was a finalist in the Student Choice Excellent Teacher Awards for the UniSA Division of EASS and directed an industry award-winning project in 2012 which encouraged students from two Australian universities to actively engage in volunteer work and international aid.
Previously a communication manager for the Federal Government, I bring to my teaching over a decade of practitioner experience. I have been an active member of the Public Relations Institute of Australia, having served as an elected state councillor for a number of years. My PhD research explores the changing communication needs of academics in work-integrated learning. Other research interests include social media management and change management.
About me
Doctor of Philosopy University of South Australia
Master of Arts (Communication Management) University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma in Communication (Public Relations) University of South Australia
Bachelor of Arts The University of Adelaide
I have completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Social Sciences) at the University of South Australia, my research examines the communication practices of academics in engagement with industry stakeholders.
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Scaffolding WIL skills into online creative degrees by co-creating curriculum with community partners, Australian Collaborative Education Network, 14/08/2024 - 14/08/2025
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
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| 2024 |
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| 2021 |
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| 2018 |
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Research
I have completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Social Sciences) at the University of South Australia, my research examines the communication practices of academics in engagement with industry stakeholders.
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
Full memberPublic Relations Institute of Australia |
2024 |
2023 Golden Target Awards - Bronze Educator of the YearPublic Relations Institute of Australia |
2023 |
SA chapter elected committee memberAustralian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN) |
2023 |
SA chapter elected committee memberAustralian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN) |
2022 |
SA chapter elected committee memberAustralian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN) |
2021 |
Committee MemberSight for All |
2017 |
Committee MemberSight for All |
2016 |
Elected Board Member (SA)Public Relations Institute of Australia |
2016 |
elected SA council memberPublic Relations Institute of Australia |
2016 |
Committee MemberSight for All |
2015 |
Elected Board Member (SA)Public Relations Institute of Australia |
2015 |
elected SA council memberPublic Relations Institute of Australia |
2015 |
Committee MemberSight for All |
2014 |
Elected Board Member (SA)Public Relations Institute of Australia |
2014 |
elected SA council memberPublic Relations Institute of Australia |
2014 |
Elected Board Member (SA)Public Relations Institute of Australia |
2013 |
elected SA council memberPublic Relations Institute of Australia |
2013 |
ING Direct "Map your future" $10000 grant winnerING Direct |
2013 |
elected SA council memberPublic Relations Institute of Australia |
2012 |
2001 to 2013 Volunteer teacher, Project Director, Nhat Hong Centre for the Visually Impaired - Vietnam (Community organisation)
I am passionate about teaching strong strategic and technical skills in the writing, planning and delivery of communication initiatives.I bring to my teaching, my own professional experience across all broad key outcomes of the Australian Government's migration program. I have managed large teams to achieve goals integral to skilled migration whilst effectively liaising with a vast range of stakeholders from industry, government and the non-profit sector. I have also coordinated key initiatives for the Australian Government which included Harmony Day and Australian Citizenship Day. My postgraduate research has also influenced my drive for excellence in teaching, including an OLT grant, for the Augmenting students’ post-practicum experiences project. My PhD research has focused on communication practices with stakeholder engagement.
Teaching & student supervision
