Jennifer Luke

Dr. Jennifer Luke is a Researcher (Casual Employment) at the Future Drought Fund Hub within the School of Education at the University of Southern Queensland. She holds a PhD from USQ, alongside qualifications in Education and Career Development. Her work focuses on career development across the lifespan, ageing and work dynamics, and socio-economic challenges in regional communities.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Multimedia (BMM), Griffith University
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Learning Development (PGCertLearnDev), USQ
  • Master of Education (MEd), USQ
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), USQ

Her research interests span workplace wellbeing, rural community development, and the psychological methodologies underlying ageing studies. She explores topics like post-retirement employment, age diversity in organizations, and mentorship roles for older workers. Her recent work emphasizes the decent work agenda for older workers and strategies to bridge gaps in graduate employability through third-space career support.

Dr. Luke collaborates with the Institute for Resilient Regions and contributes to projects addressing workforce trends in agriculture and regional Australia. Her publications highlight innovative interventions for improving employment and wellbeing in underserved communities.

Professional affiliations include the Career Development Association Australia, Australian Association of Gerontology, and Asia Pacific Career Development Association.