Thomas Jurkiewicz
Researcher
Thomas is an experienced research and critical thinker with approximately 10 years' experience in higher education and the not-for-profit sector. He is a highly capable interpreter of qualitative and quantitative data and takes pleasure in excavating the detail of research questions, publishing and presenting at conferences internationally. Thomas's key skills include conceptual problem-solving, data analysis, and writing and editing for professional contexts. He is also versed in R for statistical programming.
Since joining SkillsIQ, Thomas has been investigating the economics and workforce characteristics of the care and support economy, the retail industry, and Australia's VET system, working closely with key stakeholders and leading independent statistical analyses. Through this work, Thomas has developed an in-depth understanding of the workforce and training challenges faced by a number of Australia's core industries.
Thomas previously worked as a researcher at The University of Sydney, where he continues to teach postgraduate programs in professional writing and editing. He also has long experience teaching in adult education settings both in Australia and abroad and holds a Doctor of Philosophy, a Master of English Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Sydney as well as a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales.