Jill Latham

Dr Jill Latham is a part-time Lecturer in Organisational Psychology at The University of Western Australia's School of Psychological Science. As an Endorsed Organisational Psychologist and Fellow of the Australian College of Organisational Psychologists, she bridges academic research with extensive industry practice across finance, mining, health, and education sectors.

Education

• PhD in Gender Quotas for Corporate Boards: Attitudes and Progression, Curtin University (2022)
• Master of Psychology (Industrial & Organisational), The University of Western Australia (2008-2010)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology, The University of Western Australia (2004-2007)

Her research centers on corporate governance and diversity initiatives, employing qualitative methods like thematic analysis and semi-structured interviews. Current work examines gender balance in Australian corporate boards, leadership development frameworks, and systemic solutions to workplace harassment beyond conventional training programs.

Recent publications (2019-2022) reveal consistent focus on stakeholder perspectives regarding gender quotas and organizational interventions for workplace discrimination, highlighting advocacy gaps and implementation challenges in Australian business contexts.

Scientific Recognition

• Fellow of the Australian College of Organisational Psychologists
• Postgraduate Award (2008)
• Postgraduate Award (2009)

Dr Latham supervises provisionally registered psychology students and maintains active industry consulting practice. Her community engagement includes School of Indigenous Studies leadership programs, Women On Boards network participation, and DFES emergency services research workshops, demonstrating cross-sector application of organizational psychology principles.

Professional collaborations span Hospitality Disability Network initiatives and Australian Psychological Society committees, emphasizing practical implementation of diversity frameworks in Australian workplaces.