Sharnee Jacobs

Sharnee Jacobs serves as a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Charles Sturt University's School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences since July 2017. She coordinates third and fourth year subjects while delivering courses including OCC404 Enabling Strategies – Advanced Practice and OCC300 Enabling Strategies – Working with Individuals (Consolidation).

Her academic credentials include a Masters of Occupational Therapy Practice (LaTrobe University), Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Psychology (Macquarie University), and PRINCE2 project management certification. She is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education through CSU.

Dr. Jacobs specializes in occupational/vocational rehabilitation with 12 years' sector experience, particularly managing complex workers' compensation claims involving physical and psychological conditions. Her research focuses on organizational leadership impacts on workplace safety culture, injury management, and HR policy development – expertise honed during a decade at a major self-insured company where she served as National Account Manager – Self Insurance.

Professional memberships include Australian Occupational Therapy Association, Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors, and AHPRA registration. Her teaching integrates practical rehabilitation experience with strategic policy frameworks across tertiary education contexts.