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Social Scientist Dr Helen Masterman-Smith is a sociologist primarily researching questions of social, labour and ecological justice, and their interconnectedness. This work is based in the sociology of work and environmental sociology/political economy fields. Much of her career has concentrated on the former, culminating in the coordination of an ARC Linkage Grant on low pay and working poverty in Australia. From 2006, Helen's research activities have increasingly centred on the nexus between labour and environmental issues, from a social science perspective. Her most recent research has explored labour dimensions of climate change including 'just transition' practices, labour market inequalities in the green economy, and metabolic rift analysis as it pertains to the animal industrial-complex. Currently, she is leading a DEWHA project investigating the sustainability education needs of healthcare workers.
Research Interests
- Environmental justice
- Sustainable community development
- Human-animal relations
- Sustainable livelihoods
- Community-embedded research
Professional Information
Professional Memberships:
- Australian Environmental Justice Research Network (founding member)
- Regional Centre of Expertise in Sustainable Development (Murray-Darling), (founding member)
- The Australian Sociological Association (TASA)
- International Sociological Association (ISA)
- National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU)
Teaching
- SOC212 Class: Images and Reality
- SOC102 Social Inequalities
- SOC108 Sociology of Health
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (Political Science/Sociology), University of Western Sydney
2006
Award Date: 01 Jan 2006
Bachelor of Arts (Labour History) (Hons), University of Western Sydney
1997
Award Date: 30 Nov 1997
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Investigating wildlife disease as a social problem
Peters, A., Masterman-Smith, H. & Rafferty, J., 2022, Wildlife population health. Stephen, C. (ed.). Cham, Switzerland: Springer, p. 77-88 12 p.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter in textbook/reference book › peer-review
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Operationalising a brave new way of doing wildlife health surveillance
Peters, A., Masterman-Smith, H. & Rafferty, J., Sept 2019.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract
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The empowering potential of community organising in Australia: A regional city case study
Masterman-Smith, H., 24 Sept 2019, 12th Liveable cities conference proceedings. Nerang, Qld: Association for Sustainability in Business Inc., p. 18-32 14 p.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
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The organising hole in a working class heartland
Masterman-Smith, H., Nov 2019, 2019 TASA Conference Proceedings: Diversity & urban growth. The Australian Sociological Association, p. 1-6 6 p.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
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An Australian experiment in transformative community organising
Masterman-Smith, H., 25 Nov 2018, Proceedings of The Australian Sociological Association Conference 2018: Precarity, rights and resistance. Zajdow, G. (ed.). Deakin University, Burwood, Vic: The Australian Sociological Association, p. 26-32 7 p.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
Activities
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Presentation reflection
Masterman-Smith, H. (Speaker)
03 Feb 2021Activity: Scholarly activities in Learning and Teaching reflection › Professional and scholarly communities reflection
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Deep Organising Overview for South Australian Division of National Tertiary Education Union
Masterman-Smith, H. (Invited speaker)
03 Feb 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Industry
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PhD Thesis
Masterman-Smith, H. (Examiner)
28 Jun 2016Activity: Supervision/Examination/Mentoring › Thesis Examination
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Sustainability Leadership Forum
Masterman-Smith, H. (Invited speaker) & Rafferty, J. (Invited speaker)
07 Jul 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Government
Press/Media
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'Failure of leadership': Disparity in vice-chancellor, staff pay scrutinised
04/02/21
2 items of Media coverage
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Investigation to be launched into casual employee pay at CSU
18/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
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CSU hopeful cost-cutting will balance budget next year
16/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
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Charles Sturt University staff make progress in fighting job cuts
15/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
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