Jannine Williams

Jannine Williams is a Researcher at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Faculty of Business & Law and the QUT Centre for Decent Work and Industry. Her work sits at the intersection of gender studies, disability research, and organizational behavior, with a focus on leadership, decent work, and equity in employment.

• Research Focus: Williams investigates how gender and disability shape workplace dynamics, leadership trajectories, and entrepreneurship. Her recent projects explore co-creation in higher education, care work in the gig economy, and post-pandemic academic labor practices.
• Collaborations: She frequently collaborates with scholars like Maria Khan, Robyn Mayes, and Sharon Mavin, contributing to policy submissions and academic publications.
• Key Themes: Her articles highlight ableism in HR, gendered media framing, and disability-driven business innovation, with a strong emphasis on decent work frameworks and workforce inclusivity.
• Institutional Roles: As part of QUT’s Centre for Decent Work and Industry, she leads initiatives addressing disability employment and meaningful work design, while contributing to the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS).