Jillian Cavanagh

Dr. Jillian Cavanagh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Resource Management at RMIT University's School of Management. Her research focuses on healthcare management, human resource practices, and qualitative methodologies, with notable projects addressing workplace violence in aged care, disability-inclusive workplaces, and Aboriginal men's health through community programs. She has led qualitative research on topics such as nurse safety and HRM strategies for mitigating workplace violence. Dr. Cavanagh collaborates with institutions like ANMF and contributes to journals like Personnel Review and Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources. She supervises research on healthcare leadership, open innovation, and HRM's role in employee well-being.

Industry experience includes legal and medical sector HR consulting, emphasizing equity and diversity training for disability inclusion. She co-edits academic journals and has presented findings on paramedic resilience and healthcare workforce challenges. Her work bridges HRM theory with practical applications in healthcare and aged care sectors.