Matt Wilkinson

Matt Wilkinson is a Senior Project Officer at the Australian Government Department of Education, focusing on initiatives such as the National Skills Passport and Microcredentials, along with projects related to the Australian Universities Accord and market policy. Prior experience includes a role as Lecturer-in-Charge of Qualitative Research at Australian Catholic University and various positions at UNSW, including Researcher at the Centre for Social Impact and Lecturer in Development Studies. Matt's research expertise encompasses identity politics in post-conflict Nagaland, India, and student equity barriers, particularly for low socio-economic and Indigenous students. Educational qualifications comprise a Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies and a Doctor of Law from UNSW, alongside a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Development Studies.