Dr. Michael Healy is a recognised leader in the field of career development and employability. An award-winning educator and researcher, his work focuses on promoting effective and accessible careers and employability learning in schools, universities, and human services. Michael combines scholarly expertise with practical wisdom, gained from his 15 years of professional experience, a PhD in career education, and high quality research publications.
PhD, careers and employability learning
University of Southern Queensland
Grad. Cert. Career Development and Education, 2015
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Grad. Cert. Education, 2014
Massey University
B.A. Hons, History, 2006
University of Waikato
I have published my research in leading international journals and edited collections.
I have received several awards for excellence from various professional associations.
I have extensive experience in leading careers and employability programs and teaching career development courses.
Led the design and delivery of a range of qualifications and professional development programs for career development practitioners.
Lead lecturer in Graduate Certificate of Career Development, delivered in partnership with James Cook University.
Led a range of services and programs designed to enhance the employability, graduate outcomes, and entrepreneurial mindset of USQ students.
Collaborated with academics to incorporate careers and employability learning and work-integrated learning into the curricula of degree programs.
Developed a comprehensive career education curriculum in support of Career Ready Advantage, a major institution-wide employability initiative.
Collaborated with academics to incorporate careers and employability learning and work-integrated learning into the curricula of degree programs.