Dr Robin Ladwig is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management within the Faculty of Business, Government and Law at the University of Canberra, Australia. They received their PhD from the University of Canberra, where their research explored the work experiences and career development of trans and gender diverse individuals in relation to organisational structure and workplace culture in Australia. Their interdisciplinary research spans management studies, gender and queer studies, and examines workforce trends such as technology, diversity, inclusion, and equity. Robin has translated some of their research findings into practice through their role as a Diversity Advisor at the University of Canberra, demonstrating a commitment to bridging academic inquiry with real-world impact.

Research areas include:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace
• Organisational culture and structure
• Gender and queer studies in management
• Technology and its impact on workforce trends
• Inclusive career development practices

Robin’s research contributes to the faculty’s mission of working with governments and for society by informing inclusive policy development and organisational practices. Their work supports social justice and accessibility, offering insights that help shape equitable workplace environments and guide institutional strategies for diversity management. By engaging with both academic and practical dimensions of diversity, Robin’s research fosters meaningful change in how organisations and governments approach equity and inclusion.

Robin is actively involved in professional and community engagement. They serve as the Network Convener for the ACT Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Network within the Australian Human Resource Institute and are a committee member of the Career Development Association of Australia, ACT. They are further an active member on the national AHRI DEI Advisory Board.

They are currently accepting HDR and Honours students interested in topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion in organisational contexts; trans and gender diverse experiences in the workplace; technology and workforce transformation; inclusive human resource management practices and policy development; and social justice and accessibility in employment.

Dr Robin Ladwig has teaching expertise in Human Resource Management, Business Research Methods, Social and Political Theory, and Diversity and Inclusion. They have received multiple teaching-equivalent recognitions (Advanced Higher Education Fellow, HERDSA Associate Fellow, and Commendation for integrating AI to teaching and learning), including leading the redesign of HRM core units for online delivery and contributing to reaccreditation processes aligned with the Australian HR Institute’s Capability Framework.

They teach in the following units:

• 11191 Managing Human Capital
• 11193 Sourcing and Building Capability
• 11422 Sourcing and Building Capability
• 12204 LGBTQIA+ Policy and Advocacy