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Jodi Edwards

VC Indigenous Senior Research Fellow

Australian Centre Ocean Resource Security ANCORS

Orcid identifier0000-0003-3733-3469
  • VC Indigenous Senior Research Fellow
    Australian Centre Ocean Resource Security ANCORS
  • 61 408978736 (Mobile)
  • University of Wollongong, ANCORS, Building 233, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, AUSTRALIA, 2500, Australia

BIO

1.       I am the VC Senior Indigenous Research Fellow with the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS).  My current role extends on a thirty-year career in Australian Federal and State governments, in the fields of Education (Aboriginal & History) undergraduate, Employment and Training, and as a Small Business Owner. I have worked within a variety of Educational and TAFE roles in policy development, Ministerial advice on Aboriginal Education, Social Justice, Employment, Housing, Youth Services and Marine Science research. I have a strong history of working across inward facing and outward facing functions. Internally, I actively work with colleagues, educators and staff to embed Cultural ecological knowledges, competencies and respect into everyday work practices, including teaching and curricula. I also have a strong track record of external impact, influencing and informing legislation and policy development from local, state, Federal and International perspectives.

 

I am an enthusiastic and dedicated researcher with a resilient and expediated trajectory, leading collaborative, co-designed, co-developed, Culturally focused research. I have developed concrete pathways for cross-cultural research for UOW, the academy and both the Aboriginal and Non- Aboriginal communities. I have demonstrated skills and expertise in research and governance, and  specific teaching responsibilities.

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG APPOINTMENTS

  • VC Indigenous Senior Research Fellow
    University of Wollongong, Australian Centre Ocean Resource Security ANCORS, Wollongong, Australia25 Sep 2023 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • VC Indigenous Research Fellow
    RMIT University, School of Art, Melbourne, Australia1 Mar 2022 - present

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Lecturer
    University of Sydney, Education, Sydney, Australia2 Mar 2022 - present

DEGREES

  • PhD
    Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia30 Oct 2017 - 13 Aug 2021
  • Batchelor Education (Secondary)
    University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia1 Feb 2000 - present
  • Master in Language Education
    University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia1 Feb 2012 - present

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Pastrycook Baker
    TAFE NSW, Illawarra Wollongong, Australia1 Dec 1991 - present
    Trades qualified Pastry Cook Baker
  • Higher School Certificate
    Singleton High School, Singleton, Australia1 Dec 1994 - present
    NSW Higher School Certificate - English, Maths, Biology, PE/H/PD, Ancient History,

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Graduate Diploma Natural Resources Cultural Management
    Deakin University, Koorie Centre, Geelong, Australia

SDGS

  • 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • 13 Climate Action
  • 14 Life Below Water
  • 15 Life on Land
  • 5 Gender Equality