Expert Contributors
careerED Academy has built a passionate team of academics and industry experts to present our Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice. The combination of both academics and industry experts results in a quality learning experience grounded in academic excellence, industry relevance and practical application.
About our Expert Contributors
Hover over the cards below to learn more about our team of leading Australian and international career development academics and industry experts.
Dr Jon Woodend
Academic Director, careerED Academy, Career Ahead & CareerAbility
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Dr Jon Woodend is a Registered Psychologist (AB, Canada) and Assistant Professor in Counselling Psychology with over 10 years of experience in career counselling and research. Jon primarily trains counsellors to work with clients on career exploration and mental health concerns, and his own practice focuses on supporting adolescents and young adults.
Dr Michael Healy
National Careers Education Manager, Education Services Australia (ESA)
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Michael is a recognised leader in the professional learning of career development practitioners. He has received numerous awards for research and professional practice, including the 2023 "Outstanding Educator of Career Development Practitioners" award from the Asia-Pacific Career Development Association.
Professor Tristram Hooley
Professor of Career Education, University of Derby/Inland Norway University
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Tristram Hooley is a researcher and writer focusing on career and career guidance. His main research interests are focused around the interface between careers, the education system, politics and technology.
Professor Nancy Arthur
Dean Research, UniSA Business, University of South Australia
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Nancy’s research focuses on diversity and social justice in professional practice, and the transition experiences of international students and workers. Nancy is an elected Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association.
Ass. Prof Julia Yates
Associate Professor, City, University of London
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Dr Julia Yates is Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Psychology Department at City, University of London where she teaches career development and coaching. Before moving into academia, Julia spent 15 years working as a career coach with university students and adult career changers.
Bri Hayllar
Registered Psychologist, Flourish Careers & Coaching
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Bri is a registered Psychologist with a Master of Organisational Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Career Development and Education. She draws on solution-focused coaching, ACT and Positive Psychology for individuals and business, and delivers training in the areas of wellbeing, work performance and career transition.
Dr Candy Ho
Assistant Professor, University of the Fraser Valley, Canada
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Dr Candy Ho is an international award-winning career development educator and scholar whose expertise is recognised globally through keynotes, media interviews, consulting, and other engagements.
Dr Jason Brown
Academic Program Director, The University of Melbourne
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Jason has 20 years’ experience designing impactful career development programs and services. His research expertise is in graduate employability and career development.
Linda Jeffrey
President, Career Development Association of Australia
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Linda is a professionally qualified Career and Employment Consultant with extensive experience in providing a broad range of services locally and nationally to clients undergoing career transition.
Amanda McCue
Career Development Practitioner and Advocate, Career Swag
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Amanda is a career practitioner in private practice specialising in assisting the defence and veteran community. She completed a Churchill Fellowship on military spouse employment and has undertaken extensive advocacy in this area.
Martin Evans
National Manager Career Services, Australian Catholic University
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Martin is a career development learning and graduate employability specialist with 12+ years of experience and a genuine passion for learning. Assisting others in finding meaning and satisfaction in their career progression is Martin’s career focus.
Deb McDonald
Founder and Principal Consultant, Dee Mac Consulting
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Deb has over 30 years’ experience working in the tertiary sector, in the fields of career development, work integrated learning and stakeholder engagement. She is a highly qualified careers professional and holds a Master of Education.
Wanda Hayes
Past President, Career Development Association of Australia
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Wanda has more than thirty years’ experience as a professional career development specialist. Her experience includes working in schools, universities, community services, outplacement and career transition services.
Sarah Valdez
Head of Talent Solutions, GradMatch / Career Ahead
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Sarah is a high experienced career and talent management professional with over 18 years of diverse industry expertise. She is dedicated to guiding individuals at every stage of their career journey, with a special focus on early careers and disability inclusion.
Katea Gidley
Head of Innovation, Career Ahead
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Katea has 25 years of People and Culture Management experience, 10 years at C-suite level. A qualified Career Practitioner, Katea has deep expertise in the design and delivery of innovative career development and employability programs across education and industry.
Dr Jon Woodend
Academic Director, careerED Academy, Career Ahead & CareerAbility
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Dr Jon Woodend is a Registered Psychologist (AB, Canada) and Assistant Professor in Counselling Psychology with over 10 years of experience in career counselling and research. Jon primarily trains counsellors to work with clients on career exploration and mental health concerns, and his own practice focuses on supporting adolescents and young adults.
Dr Michael Healy
National Careers Education Manager, Education Services Australia (ESA)
Learn more
Learn more
Michael is a recognised leader in the professional learning of career development practitioners. He has received numerous awards for research and professional practice, including the 2023 "Outstanding Educator of Career Development Practitioners" award from the Asia-Pacific Career Development Association.
Professor Tristam Hooley
Professor of Career Education, University of Derby/Inland Norway University
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Tristram Hooley is a researcher and writer focusing on career and career guidance. His main research interests are focused around the interface between careers, the education system, politics and technology.
Professor Nancy Arthur
Dean Research, UniSA Business, University of South Australia
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Nancy’s research focuses on diversity and social justice in professional practice, and the transition experiences of international students and workers. Nancy is an elected Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association.
Ass. Prof Julia Yates
Associate Professor, City, University of London
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Dr Julia Yates is Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Psychology Department at City, University of London where she teaches career development and coaching. Before moving into academia, Julia spent 15 years working as a career coach with university students and adult career changers.
Bri Hayllar
Registered Psychologist, Flourish Careers & Coaching
Learn more
Learn more
Bri is a registered Psychologist with a Master of Organisational Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Career Development and Education. She draws on solution-focused coaching, ACT and Positive Psychology for individuals and business, and delivers training in the areas of wellbeing, work performance and career transition.
Dr Candy Ho
Assistant Professor, University of the Fraser Valley, Canada
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Dr Candy Ho is an international award-winning career development educator and scholar whose expertise is recognised globally through keynotes, media interviews, consulting, and other engagements.
Dr Jason Brown
Academic Program Director, The University of Melbourne
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Jason has 20 years’ experience designing impactful career development programs and services. His research expertise is in graduate employability and career development.
Linda Jeffrey
President, Career Development Association of Australia
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Linda is a professionally qualified Career and Employment Consultant with extensive experience in providing a broad range of services locally and nationally to clients undergoing career transition.
Amanda McCue
Career Development Practitioner and Advocate, Career Swag
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Amanda is a career practitioner in private practice specialising in assisting the defence and veteran community. She completed a Churchill Fellowship on military spouse employment and has undertaken extensive advocacy in this area.
Martin Evans
National Manager Career Services, Australian Catholic University
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Martin is a career development learning and graduate employability specialist with 12+ years of experience and a genuine passion for learning. Assisting others in finding meaning and satisfaction in their career progression is Martin’s career focus.
Deb McDonald
Founder and Principal Consultant, Dee Mac Consulting
Learn more
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Deb has over 30 years’ experience working in the tertiary sector, in the fields of career development, work integrated learning and stakeholder engagement. She is a highly qualified careers professional and holds a Master of Education.
Wanda Hayes
Past President, Career Development Association of Australia
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Wanda has more than thirty years’ experience as a professional career development specialist. Her experience includes working in schools, universities, community services, outplacement and career transition services.
Sarah Valdez
Head of Talent Solutions, GradMatch/Career Ahead
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Sarah is a high experienced career and talent management professional with over 18 years of diverse industry expertise. She is dedicated to guiding individuals at every stage of their career journey, with a special focus on early careers and disability inclusion.
Katea Gidley
Head of Innovation, Career Ahead
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Katea has 25 years of People and Culture Management experience, 10 years at C-suite level. A qualified Career Practitioner, Katea has deep expertise in the design and delivery of innovative career development and employability programs across education and industry.
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