MICHELLE MCARTHUR

I am a results-oriented leader, passionate about driving impactful, transformational change and fostering student success through collaboration and advocacy. I have proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives, supporting equitable access, and elevate institutional performance. I excel at fostering collaborative partnerships to co-create future-focused curricula and innovative support programs that ensure effectiveness and measurable results. I am a passionate advocate for student-centered learning, empowering students to achieve their full potential and contribute to a thriving society.

FORMAL LEADERSHIP ROLES

2024- Deputy Dean People and Culture, Faculty of SET

• Responsible for the implementation of the DEI strategic action plan and governance structure.
• Leading a diverse team of 18 professional and academic staff to implement action plan and support culture building across the Faculty.
• Convening Special Study Leave Program committee, and Level B and C promotions panels.
• Member of level of D promotion panels as People and Culture representative.
• Collaboration with Human Resources manager, Organisational Performance staff and other Executive and administrative leaders across the University to support culture building in the Faculty and across the University.
  

2022-24 Interim and A/Deputy Dean People and Culture, SET (3 periods)

2022- 24 Faculty Associate Dean, GEDI, SET.

• Faculty representative of the Staff Gender Equity Committee.
• Developing the DEI action plan in collaboration with consultants and the Deputy Dean People and Culture.
• Managing the Faculty Dependent Travel Grant scheme.

2019-2022 Associate Head, GEDI (SAVS)

• Provision of school level leadership to implement DEI strategies to support staff and students.
• Supported the implementation and registration a Roseworthy International Student group.
• Facilitated opportunities for ALLY training and an informal LGBT student network at Roseworthy.
• Membership of the School Executive Committee and associated functions.

• 2023 Australian Award for University Teaching Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
• 2022 Stephen Cole the Elder Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, University of Adelaide
• 2021 Executive Dean of Sciences High Commendation for Excellence in Teaching.
• 2021 Inaugural SAVS Gender Equity Diversity and Inclusion Award.
• 2019 Commendation for the Enhancement and Innovation of Student Learning: Career Readiness.
• 2018 Executive Dean of Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching (Early Career Category).
• 2018 Publication Quality and Quantity Award, SAVS
• 2017 Publication Quality and Quantity Award, SAVS.

• American Association for Veterinary Medical Colleges Wellbeing Committee international representative April 2025-2028
• Editorial Board, Journal of Veterinary Medical Education 2022-2027
• Australian Representative: International Conference on Communication in Veterinary Medicine (ICCVM) Organising Committee 2018- 2021
• Member of the International Veterinary Communication Institute 2011-
• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Clinically Endorsed Psychologist (effectively specialist in Clinical Psychology) 2010-

• Consultancy: seminar provision and curriculum consultation (in excess of $40 000)
• 2019 EVA Workforce Sustainability Grant, $15000. Co-Primary Investigator
• 2016-2019 Office of Learning and Teaching Grant, $349000 CI and co-subproject lead. Category 1.
• 2016 What factors relate to resilience in mid to late career veterinarians? (Seed Grant, $3000, SAVS) (Principal Investigator Michelle McArthur, Co-investigator Susan Matthew Washington State University)

• Mcdowall, S., Hazel, S., Learey, T., Stokes, T., & Mcarthur, M. (2025). Exploring Social Determinants of Health in Veterinary Technology: A Workshop Approach to Enhancing Companion Animal Welfare and Student Awareness. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION, 0(AOP), 5 pages. doi:10.3138/jvme-2024-0157
• Montoya, A. I. A., Matthew, S. M., McArthur, M. L., & Jarden, A. (2025). Moral conflict and moral distress in veterinarians: a mixed-methods approach. Australian Veterinary Journal, 11 pages. doi:10.1111/avj.13408
• Santos, L. C. P., Goodwin, W., & McArthur, M. (2025). Impact of humble leadership on attitudes to error disclosure: The mediating role of psychological safety and safety climate in Australian veterinary practices. BMJ Leader, 6 pages. doi:10.1136/leader-2024-001149
• 37 total publications since 2012

PhD current
2023 Olivia Oginska (Primary Supervisor) Remote Candidate, based at Murdoch.
2020 Luiz Santos (External supervisor, UQ)
2019 Natalie Worth (Primary Supervisor) Part-time, medical leave

PhD Completed

Three students with timely completions between 2013-2022. Primary supervisor for one student

Masters- Completed

Three students between 2014 and 2022

Honours Supervision- Completed
One student completed 2012

Postgraduate coursework clinical research project 

16 students to successful completion since 2015