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Sarah Holdsworth

Professor

School of PCPM

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  • Professor
    School of PCPM
  • City Campus, Australia

BIO

Associate Professor Sarah Holdsworth is a lecturer within the School of Property Construction and Project Management at RMIT University.

Dr Sarah Holdsworth is an Associate Professor in the School of Property, Construction and Project Management at RMIT University. Sarah has a Bachelor of Education (Sec) in Environmental Science, MEnv Sci, MEnv and Urban Planning and a PhD. Sarah teaches in the construction management program at RMIT.

Sarah has proven competitive grants success and more than 70 publications in built environment research.

Sarah collaborates with industry partners, professionals and practitioners to better understand the development of resilient communities. Her recent research projects cover an evaluation of the planning practices for gas safety, regulatory mapping for future fuels, trades training for hydrogen and understanding vulnerable customers in the transition to future fuels as part of the Future Fuels CRC.

Sarah has a strong understanding of the issues facing women in the construction industry, having undertaken research for the Victorian State Government since 2019. Sarah's research has provided evidence and a strong foundation for implementing the actions in Victoria's first Women in Construction Strategy 2019-22 and developing and evaluating the world's first Building Equality Policy. Sarah has partnered with the Victorian Government to develop the Building Equitable Future 2022- 2031 Strategy Women in Construction and Action Plan. The research has been integral to the widespread cultural change we are now seeing. It is also the basis of ongoing conversations with employers, unions, industry associations and the Government about how practical actions can be implemented to address complex barriers.

Sarah's professional roles involve change projects in relation to the improvement of tertiary learning and teaching and the delivery of graduate capabilities to prepare students for the transition from university into the workplace.

Industry experience:
Advisor to Construction Skills Queensland's Women in Construction Advisory Committee
Provide ongoing advice to the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Council (BICC), government departments and other industry organisations on gender equity in the Victorian Construction Industry

Accomplishments:
Nominated for RMIT L&T award 2003, 2004, 2011

AVAILABILITY

  • Masters Research or PhD student supervision