Mark Dean
Preston,VIC
Summary
Researcher with 10 years’ experience in social policy, political economy, industrial policy. Ability to communicate to diverse audiences including government, industry, students, the public. Track record of high-quality publications including in high-ranked international journals. Collaborative researcher and active academic community member. Cross-disciplinary research and engagement experience and outreach. Project management involving partnership with industry and community stakeholders. Track record of success attracting grant income. Demonstrated initiative in bridging the research-industry gap. Experienced in scientific concept interpretation for diverse audiences (i.e., in podcasts, columns). Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
National Research and Policy Officer
Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union
10.2022 - Current
- Supported the union’s leadership with critical policy advice on a broad range of policy issues
- Conducted corporate, industry and related policy research
- Engaged external industry stakeholders and develop partnerships
- Influenced members of parliament and policymakers with relevant policy and research briefs on issues of social and industrial policy
- Developed union training materials and delivered training where required.
- Established strong working relationships with industry stakeholders, community members, and colleagues alike, fostering collaborative problem-solving environments.
- Conducted thorough industry analyses to identify potential challenges or opportunities within proposed developments, optimising project outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive planning strategies for long-term industrial development, resulting in sustainable growth patterns.
- Facilitated public meetings and workshops to gather input on proposed plans, fostering increased community engagement.
- Provided detailed reports on program outcomes demonstrating the impact of implemented policies.
- Delivered informative presentations on relevant topics increasing awareness among team members regarding pertinent issues facing the organisation.
- Established productive relationships with industry leaders, fostering partnerships that informed policymaking efforts.
- Enhanced policy implementation by conducting thorough research and analysis on various issues.
- Liaised with government agencies and external partners to align policies with broader initiatives.
- Meticulously tracked emerging trends in order to incorporate new ideas into future policymaking endeavors.
- Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
- Advanced the union's legislative and political agenda through advocacy initiatives.
Laurie Carmichael Distinguished Research Fellow
Centre for Future Work at The Australia Institute
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted and published research relating to industry policy, social policy, economic policy, trade unions, skills & training
- Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
- Presented to diverse audiences at public, parliamentary, community and industry events
- Developed external relationships with social and industrial stakeholders
- Developed and published social and political commentary
- Produced and published digital social media content including short videos and podcasts on social and economic policy issues
- Facilitated strong communication among team members through regular meetings, progress reports, and open channels of dialogue.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Established partnerships with external organisations for collaborative research efforts, increasing resources and expertise available for projects.
- Expanded the reach of research findings by engaging with media outlets and presenting research insights to non-academic audiences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex research questions from various perspectives.
- Collaborated with other researchers to write and distribute impactful results of social and industrial policy research.
Research and Data Officer
Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Conducted and published research relating to vocational education, skills & training
- Presented at public and industry events utilising modalities including webinars and conferences
- Developed external relationships with sectoral stakeholders
- Developed and published industry commentary.
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Enhanced data quality by implementing standardised processes and best practices for data collection and entry.
- Optimised database performance through careful indexing strategies and query optimisation techniques, resulting in faster retrieval times for critical information requests.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to enhance staff understanding of data management tools and techniques, leading to improved performance.
- Streamlined data analysis for faster decision-making by optimising database structures and automating reporting processes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring the organisation remained at the forefront of data management best practices.
Research Associate
Flinders University of South Australia
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Conducted research relating to digital technologies and society, industry policy, emerging technologies and their application.
- Authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, establishing expertise in the field.
- Presented at academic conferences.
- Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior researchers, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted knowledge sharing.
- Provided technical guidance on experimental design and data interpretation issues for team members as needed.
- Assisted in the development of new research proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities and project growth potential.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study designs and methodology decisions.
- Developed innovative research methodologies for more accurate results and insights.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve objectives.
- Spearheaded efforts towards publication and presentation of research findings, ensuring timely dissemination of the team''s contributions to the scientific community.
- Presented research findings at industry, public and academic conferences, increasing visibility for the organisation.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding the future of work and industrial transformation.
Research Officer
The University of Adelaide
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Conducted and published research relating to social policy, industry policy
- Presented at academic conferences
- Project collaboration with external organisations including government and NGOs.
- Contributed to policy recommendations informed by evidence-based analyses from conducted studies.
- Utilised various quantitative and qualitative research methods tailored to specific project objectives.
- Expanded network connections through active participation in industry-related events.
- Conducted literature reviews to inform research design and ensure relevance to current industry trends.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Social Sciences), Manufacturing the future? A Critical Analysis of Policy Responses to Manufacturing Deindustrialisation in South Australia - Department of Sociology, Criminology & Gender Studies
The University of Adelaide
School Of Social Sciences01.2018
Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (1st Class) - Gender, Work & Social Inquiry
The University of Adelaide
School Of Social Sciences11.2012
Bachelor of Management (Human Resources Management) -
University of South Australia
School Of Management11.2006
Skills
- Policy Advising
- Community Engagement
- Research and analysis
- Research communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- Research design
- Qualitative Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Interdisciplinary Knowledge
Professional Development
- Working With Children Check – Victoria (2022)
- Certificate of Completion: Fair Work Commission Right of Entry Training (2022)
- Media Training: The Australia Institute (2022)
- Certificate of Completion: MITx Shaping Work of the Future short course (2020)
Service Projects
- Industry Engagement Lead: Development of Decarbonisation Roadmap with Heavy Vehicle Manufacturing Industry Peak Bodies and Stakeholders reporting to Minister Bowen
- Policy Development: Household Electrification as Social Procurement
- Player Liaison, Worker’s Club Lions Football Club, Renegade Pub Football League
- Television interviews with ABC (live and recorded)
- Radio interviews with ABC, community radio, podcasts
- Vice-President and Board Member, Australian Institute of Urban Studies – SA Branch
- Documentary Producer: ‘Australia: A Country Without Workers?’, ARTE, European Commission
- Talking with Aussies’ international student engagement volunteer, The University of Adelaide
- Volunteer Coordinator, Carpets for Communities NGO, Adelaide
- Youth Mentor, Services to Youth Council, Adelaide
Membership
- Association of Industrial Relations Academics Australia and New Zealand
- Regional Studies Association
- Australasian Vocational Education and Training Research Association
- Australian Political Studies Association
- Australia Palestine Advocacy Network
- Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union
- Australian Services Union
Publications
- Refereed Journal Article, Industry Policy, Journal of Australian Political Economy, 92, Special issue: Labor in Government, 148-165, Accepted, in print, 2023
- Refereed Journal Article, Developing Industrial Policy for Manufacturing Electrical Vehicles, Journal of Australian Political Economy, 91, 7-30, Accepted, in print, 2023
- Refereed Journal Article, Post-COVID-19 policy responses to climate change: beyond capitalism?, Labour & Industry, 31, 4, 366-386, Accepted, in print, 2021
- Refereed Journal Article, Industrial Policy-Making After COVID-19: Manufacturing, Innovation and Sustainability, The Economic and Labour Relations Review, 32, 2, 283-303, Accepted, in print, 2021
- Refereed Journal Article, Overcoming barriers to women's workplace leadership: insights from the interaction of formal and informal support mechanisms in trade unions, Industrial Relations Journal, 53, 1, 169-184, Accepted, in print, 2020
- Refereed Journal Article, Industry 4.0 and the Future of Quality Work in the Global Digital Economy, Labour and Industry, 30, 1, 16-33, Accepted, in print, 2019
- Refereed Journal Article, Parliament in the Periphery: Sixteen Years of Labor Government in South Australia, 2002-2018, Australasian Parliamentary Review, 33, 2, 6-39, Accepted, in print, 2018
- Refereed Journal Article, The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the future of manufacturing work in Australia: challenges and opportunities, Labour and Industry, 28, 3, 166-181, Accepted, in print, 2018
- Refereed Journal Article, From post-Fordism to “post-Holdenism”: responses to de-industrialisation in the City of Playford in South Australia, Journal of Australian Political Economy, 81, 166-192, Accepted, in print, 2018
- Refereed Book Chapter, Australia’s Regional and Industrial Future: Issues of Militarization, Manufacturing and Climate Change, London: Taylor & Francis, In preparation, 2024
- Refereed Book Chapter, Industrial Development and Capitalist Inefficiency: the workforce challenge to technological change in Australia’s defence sector reindustrialisation, All Hands on Deck, J. Adams-Stein & Carr, C. (eds), In preparation, 2024
- Refereed Book Chapter, Industry 5.0 and the future of work in manufacturing in Australia, Routledge Handbook for the Future of Work, London: Routledge, Accepted, not yet in print, 2024
- Refereed Book Chapter, Charging ahead – electric vehicles as advanced industrial opportunity, The Future of Work - Global Trends, Challenges and Policies with an Australian Perspective, London: Routledge, Accepted, in print, 2024
- Refereed Book Chapter, Technology as a social institution in Social Structures of Accumulation theory, Handbook on Social Structures of Accumulation Theory, Edward Elgar, Cheltenham, 344-366, Accepted, in print, 2021
- Refereed Book Chapter, Manufacturing, The Fourth Industrial Revolution: What does it mean for Australian Industry?, Springer Nature, Singapore, 39-56, Accepted, in print, 2021
- Refereed Book Chapter, South Australia, Australian Politics and Public Policy, Sydney University Press, Sydney, 265-280, Accepted, in print, 2019
- Refereed Conference Paper, Cultural Responses to Climate Change: cultivating lifestyle activism through alternative knowledge productions, People and the Planet Conference, RMIT University, 2-4 July 2013
References
- Prof Al Rainnie, Research Fellow, University of South Australia, 0400 972 019, Al.Rainnie@unisa.edu.au
- A/Prof Darryn Snell, Associate Professor, College of Business and Law, RMIT University, 0422 874 453, darryn.snell@rmit.edu.au
- Dr Zoe Dzunko, Lecturer, School of Writing and Publishing, RMIT University, 0409 008 943, zoe.dzunko@rmit.edu.au
Timeline
National Research and Policy Officer
Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union
10.2022 - Current
Laurie Carmichael Distinguished Research Fellow
Centre for Future Work at The Australia Institute
03.2021 - 10.2022
Research and Data Officer
Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service
11.2019 - 03.2021
Research Associate
Flinders University of South Australia
01.2017 - 11.2019
Research Officer
The University of Adelaide
07.2012 - 12.2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Social Sciences), Manufacturing the future? A Critical Analysis of Policy Responses to Manufacturing Deindustrialisation in South Australia - Department of Sociology, Criminology & Gender Studies
The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (1st Class) - Gender, Work & Social Inquiry
The University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Management (Human Resources Management) -
University of South Australia
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