Leonie Newnham

Leonie Newnham is a Lecturer at the Centre for Organisational Change and Agility (COCA) within the Business and Hospitality School at Torrens University. She holds a PhD from RMIT University (2018), focusing on workplace innovation and organizational culture in public sector organizations. Her research emphasizes Australian public sector innovation, organizational culture dynamics, and sustainable land management practices.

• Education: PhD in Management, RMIT University (2010–2018)

Research Interests

Dr. Newnham’s work bridges organizational culture, public sector innovation, and mixed-methods research. Key areas include:

• Public Sector Innovation & Leadership
• Organizational Culture Analysis
• Sustainability in Land Management

Recent Research Trends

Her 2024 publications explore methodological challenges in public sector research and Australian leadership-driven innovation frameworks. Earlier work (2018–2022) focused on organizational culture’s role in enabling workplace innovation and sustainable land practices in Victoria.

Grants & Advising

Accepting PhD students in public policy and organizational change. Active in collaborative grants exploring innovation in government agencies.

Labs/Teams

Leading research initiatives through COCA, focusing on agility and change in organizational systems.