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Revision as of 10:04, 22 October 2025
Australian academic
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Joan Benjamin |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Academic, Lecturer, Community Volunteer |
| Known for | Service to tertiary education |
| Awards | Medal of the Order of Australia (2024) |
Dr. Joan Benjamin OAM is an Australian academic and community leader from Highton, Victoria. She has worked as a lecturer at several major Victorian universities, including the University of Melbourne, RMIT, Deakin University, and Monash University.[1]
Benjamin was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2024 Australia Day Honours for her “service to tertiary education.”[1]
Career
Tertiary Education
Dr. Benjamin has had a long career in tertiary education, spanning over 50 years.[2] Her academic and professional roles have included:
- Lecturer, School of Continuing and Professional Education, University of Melbourne (2017–2022, and since 2023)[1]
- Lecturer, Course Enhancement, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus (2015–2017)[1]
- Lecturer, Monash University (2007–2011)[1]
- Research Assistant, Australian Medical Education Study (2005–2006)[1]
- Medical Education Officer, Postgraduate Medical Education Council[1]
Alongside her academic career, Benjamin has been involved in numerous community organisations in Victoria. She has served as the Chair of the State Youth Council of Victoria, as Director and board member of Northern Futures Geelong, and the Chair of Youth Affairs Council Victoria. She was also the National Convenor of Community Australia.
