Staff / Dr Jade Nobbs
PhD (Communication & Cultural Studies), BA (English) Hons
Jade is a senior researcher and consultant, and has been part of the Miles Morgan team since 2004.
Jade applies his specialist knowledge in social and cultural research and analysis to a broad range of projects, including those relating to career and workforce development, education and training reform and development, cultural diversity and social inclusion, evaluation of human services, and policy and resource development.
His finely tuned research, writing and analytical skills mean his services are always highly valued by clients and colleagues.
Jade’s recent accomplishments include:
- Boddington Workforce Planning: assisted in the development of a long-term workforce plan for the Shire of Boddington
- Apprenticeships in the Resources Industry: undertook research to investigate the responsiveness of the apprenticeship system to the trades training needs of the WA resources industry
- Parental Engagement Work for CICA: researched and reported on strategies used throughout Australia to increase parental engagement in young people’s career development
- National Career Development Strategy: undertook extensive national and international research to underpin the development of Australia’s first national career development strategy
In previous years, Jade has also worked as the manager of the annual Job Guide update, and was instrumental in making it one of the Miles Morgan’s most successful longstanding projects. He has also played a key role in a number of significant past Miles Morgan projects, including the development of Australia’s first Workplace Culture Guide for New Migrants, the development of WA’s current strategy for Adult and Community Education, and a 2009 evaluation of a NSW transition to work program for young people with disabilities.
Jade holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English and a Doctorate in Communication and Cultural Studies. He has been published widely in the areas of culture, representation and historical change. In his spare time he pursues a range of creative projects, including as a musician, DJ and producer in various guises, and as a broadcaster on Perth’s premier community arts radio station, RTRFM 92.1.
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