Lynette has worked in the public service for over 30 years in in a range of areas including population health, sport, mental health, disability, aged care, agriculture, family and advocacy services; in both program and policy roles. Lynette has worked overseas, in regional areas and was outposted to state government where she was responsible for fostering closer ties between the Commonwealth and the state. Prior to commencing the scholarship she was overseeing hospital programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Lynette’s research examines how hybrid work affects teams. Her research aims to identify what fundamental elements need to be in place at the team, managerial, organisational and legislative/policy levels to support hybrid teams to be high performing, sustainable and healthy. Understanding the fundamental elements required to establish and maintain high performing hybrid teams will help to set best practice public policy for Australian workplaces.

Lynette has previously completed tertiary studies in social work, legal studies, sociology and public health and has over 30 years’ experience managing teams in multiple different settings.

Supervisor: Professor Lyndall Strazdins