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Dr Helen Masterman-Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the Dr Social Work and Arts Gulbali Research Institute, Charles Sturt University. Her work bridges social, labor, and ecological justice, with a focus on the sociology of work and environmental policy. She is a registered supervisor and actively engages in community-embedded research.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Political Science/Sociology), University of Western Sydney
- Bachelor of Arts (Labour History) (Hons), University of Western Sydney
Her research explores climate change's labor dimensions, including 'just transition' practices, green economy inequalities, and human-animal relations through metabolic rift analysis. She leads a DEWHA project on healthcare sustainability education. The articles below highlight her contributions to community organizing, working class studies, and environmental sociology.
Professional memberships include:
- Australian Environmental Justice Research Network (founding member)
- Regional Centre of Expertise in Sustainable Development (Murray-Darling) (founding member)
- The Australian Sociological Association (TASA)
- International Sociological Association (ISA)
- National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU)
She has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals (education, labor justice, and sustainability) and coordinated an ARC Linkage Grant on low pay in Australia. Current projects include union-led sustainability initiatives and workforce education programs.
