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Amanda Coles is a Senior Lecturer in Employment Relations within the Department of Management at Deakin University's Faculty of Business and Law. She also holds a position as Lecturer in Arts and Cultural Management at the same institution. Coles serves as Deputy Editor of the Journal of Industrial Relations and is a co-researcher with the Interuniversity Research Centre on Globalization and Work (CRIMT) in Montreal, Canada.
Dr. Coles' research examines the political economy of labour markets and workforce development in the cultural economy with a focus on public policy, collective representation and intersectional inequality. Her work particularly investigates gender inequality in creative industries including film, television, and opera production. She has conducted significant research on the Australian cinematography workforce, revealing issues of precarious employment, hiring discrimination, and toxic workplace culture. Her analysis of The Royal Opera demonstrated that over 15 seasons, 90% of all opera productions credited a male director, with women significantly underrepresented in leadership roles.
Her scholarly output shows a clear trend toward examining gender equity through empirical analysis of creative industries workforce data. Recent publications focus on comparative international assessments of gender policies in film sectors, career pathways in screen industries, and the impact of non-standard work arrangements on diversity in performing arts. Her research methodology typically involves large-scale data analysis of production credits, workforce surveys, and policy document examination.
As Deputy Editor of the Journal of Industrial Relations, Coles plays a significant role in shaping scholarly discourse in employment relations. Her research collaborations extend internationally through her work with CRIMT and comparative studies of Canadian and Australian creative industries.
Dr. Coles' research has practical implications for policy development in cultural industries, with findings presented to industry bodies and policymakers. Her work on camera department diversity was commissioned by the Australian Cinematographers Society and has informed industry discussions about workforce development and inclusion initiatives.
