Flinders University
Ms Megan Moskos
Ms
Megan
Moskos
Flinders University
http://www.flinders.edu.au/people/megan.moskos
| Position/s: | Research Fellow, National Institute of Labour Studies Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences |
| Phone: | +61 8 82012483 |
| Email: | megan.moskos@flinders.edu.au |
| Location: | Social Sciences North (3106) |
| Postal address: | GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia |
Biography
Megan is an experienced researcher in the areas of unemployment, social inclusion and low skilled work and has expert research skills in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Megan's research focuses on social inclusion and the barriers to workforce participation among marginalised groups. Megan has led research on unemployment, workforce participation and social inclusion for the South Australian Social Inclusion Unit, the mental illness federation of Australia and the South Australian Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, Flinders University, 2002
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), First Class, Flinders University, 2004
Honours, awards and grants
2004 University Medal
2004 Chancellor's Letter of Commendation
2002-3 Awarded Summer Vacation Scholarship, National Institute of Labour Studies, Flinders University
Member of Golden Key International Honour Society
Research and consultancy
Research interests
Megan's doctoral research (recently submitted) looked at where low-wage employment opportunities have been expanding and the determinants of men's access to these emerging jobs. The research was centred around case studies of four jobs where employment opportunities are increasing,and are open to workers with limited formal education. The four jobs are; aged or disabled personal care workers; child care workers; commercial cleaners; and sales assistants. The main objective was to understand what determines whether men are able to gain employment in these jobs. The case study approach involved interviews with men who might take these jobs, men currently working in these jobs, employers, and clients or customers. The research was funded through an ARC linkage scholarship, with AnglicareSA as the industry partner.
Other research interests include the impact of work mobile phone on workers and work practices and the paid care workforce.
Publications
Book chapters
Lowry, D. & Moskos, M., 2008. Mobile phones, spillover and the 'work-life balance'. In Mobility and Technology in the Workplace. Oxon, UK: Routledge, pp. 167-179.
Refereed conference papers
Moskos, M., 2011. How does occupational sex segregation shape low skilled men’s employment opportunities? Evidence from the ABS census. The Annual Conference of the Australian Sociological Association 2011: Local Lives/Global Networks.
Conference publications
Moskos, M., 2011. Employment opportunities for low skilled men in a sex segregated Australian labour market, 1996-2006. Australian Social Policy Conference: Social Policy in a Complex World, UNSW, Sydney.
Moskos, M., 2009. Understanding Low Skilled Men's Access to Jobs: An Occupational Case Study Approach. Centre For Work + Life Seminar Series.
Moskos, M., 2008. Supporting Marginal Groups to Secure and Maintain Employment in the Health and Community Services Industries. Human Services at Work Conference: Developing people - sustaining our workforce.
Moskos, M., 2008. Principles and models for engaging people not in the workforce or training. 2008 Training Sector Forum - Better skills, brighter futures.
Other public research outputs
Moskos, M., 2011. Mental Illness and Employment: Challenge for Australia. Position paper for the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia.
Moskos, M., Osborne, K., Biedrzycki, K.R., Baum, F.E., & Richardson, S., 2009. Building Family Opportunities: A review of the evidence and options for an evaluation framework, A report prepared for the South Australian Social Inclusion Unit.
Moskos, M., 2007. Workforce Participation in South Australia: Barriers and Opportunities. Report to the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, 1-58.
Moskos, M., 2007. Workforce Participation in South Australia: Voices from the Margin. Report to the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, 1-50.
Book chapters
Lowry, D. & Moskos, M., 2008. Mobile phones, spillover and the 'work-life balance'. In Mobility and Technology in the Workplace. Oxon, UK: Routledge, pp. 167-179.
Refereed conference papers
Moskos, M., 2011. How does occupational sex segregation shape low skilled men’s employment opportunities? Evidence from the ABS census. The Annual Conference of the Australian Sociological Association 2011: Local Lives/Global Networks.
Lowry, D. & Moskos, M., 2007. Labour Force Participation as a Determinant of Indigenous Health. Beyond Bandaids: Exploring the Underlying Social Determinants of Aboriginal Health.
Conference publications
Moskos, M., 2011. Employment opportunities for low skilled men in a sex segregated Australian labour market, 1996-2006. Australian Social Policy Conference: Social Policy in a Complex World, UNSW, Sydney.
Moskos, M., 2009. Understanding Low Skilled Men's Access to Jobs: An Occupational Case Study Approach. Centre For Work + Life Seminar Series.
Moskos, M., 2008. Principles and models for engaging people not in the workforce or training. 2008 Training Sector Forum - Better skills, brighter futures.
Moskos, M., 2008. Supporting Marginal Groups to Secure and Maintain Employment in the Health and Community Services Industries. Human Services at Work Conference: Developing people - sustaining our workforce.
Other public research outputs
Moskos, M., 2011. Mental Illness and Employment: Challenge for Australia. Position paper for the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia.
Moskos, M., Osborne, K., Biedrzycki, K.R., Baum, F.E., & Richardson, S., 2009. Building Family Opportunities: A review of the evidence and options for an evaluation framework, A report prepared for the South Australian Social Inclusion Unit.
Moskos, M., 2007. Workforce Participation in South Australia: Barriers and Opportunities. Report to the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, 1-58.
Moskos, M., 2007. Workforce Participation in South Australia: Voices from the Margin. Report to the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, 1-50.
Professional and community engagement
Megan has been an invited to speak about her research to many groups including the SA Health and Community Services Skills Board, the South Australian Social Inclusion Unit and the Anglicare SA and Flinders University Research to Practice Seminar. Megan has also been invited to participate in policy round tables on women's economic status in South Australia, organised by the South Australian Premier's Council for Women and low skilled workers and vocational education and training, organised by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Megan is a member of The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) and a co-convener of the TASA work and labour studies thematic group.
