Arts@Work
Arts@Work is a regular profile of Arts/Humanities graduates who have distinguished themselves in their careers. We hope you find these real-life stories to be inspiring and informative regarding the value of a humanities education in building successful and fulfilling careers.
Josh kamener
Josh Kamener is Assistant Principal at Parkville College, which is a Victorian state school for students in custody. He attributes his Arts degree, in particular his Indigenous Studies minor, to much of his personal and professional growth and sees the study of the Humanities as a way to bring the world together.
Read more about his story and watch his career insights here.
alicia cerreto
Alicia Cerreto is a professional historian and currently works for the History Council of Victoria as their Executive Officer.
She graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Italian. Alicia then went on to complete a Masters of Public History.
Watch her career journey here.
alice mcshane
Alice McShane is the Program Manager at the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival. Alice is a graduate from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Cinema and Cultural Studies and a Master of Arts and Cultural Management.
THENU HERATH
Thenu Herath is the CEO of Oaktree, Australia’s largest youth-run development agency. Incredibly accomplished at such a young age, Thenu is putting her humanities education into action.
Read more about Thenu’s career journey here.
PAULA HURLEY
Paula Hurley is a business/IT communications specialist connecting business audiences in engaging and productive ways, having come from a sales and marketing background in the publishing sector.
Read more about Paula’s career journey here.
marianne roux
Marianne Roux is a Director on the Board of Hagar International and Hagar Australia in addition to owning and operating her own consulting practice, Roux Consulting.
Read about her career path here.
LIBBY MELZER
Libby Melzer is the Team Leader for the Paper Conversation section at the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conversation. Libby holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Arts (Art History) from the University of Melbourne.
DANIEL MOSTOVAC
Daniel Mostovac is a teacher of the Humanities, and editor and host of the online careers-based platform. Daniel has a Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History) and a Diploma in Languages (Italian), from the University of Melbourne.
Read more about Daniel’s career journey here.
Emma Russell
Emma Russell is a Historian and Director of History at Work, an advocacy organisation for history and heritage. Emma has a BA (Hons) from LaTrobe University and a MA (Public History) from Monash University.
Learn about her journey here.
Professor nehal bhuta
Professor Nehal Bhuta is a Professor of Public International Law at Edinburgh Law School at the University of Edinburgh. Prof Bhuta never started out intending an academic career.
Read more about his fascinating journey here.
SEAN BROWN
Sean Brown works as a Data Manager (Data & Insights) with the Victorian Government. Sean completed a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Asian Studies at Monash University.
Read about his career path and what most inspired him during his university life here.
LUCY CALDWELL
Lucy Caldwell is Senior Annual Giving Officer at the Australian National University. Lucy holds a Bachelor of Arts (Art History) from the Australian National University.
Read more about Lucy’s journey here.
TIM OULD
Tim Ould holds a BA (Hons) in Art History, Criticism and Conservation from the University of Melbourne. Tim works as a Research Officer at Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, University of Melbourne.
Read about Tim’s career path here.
Jane Batey
Jane Batey holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Melbourne and Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives from Curtin University. Jane’s career path has seen her specialise in information management.
Read more about Jane’s career journey here.
NICK FABBRI
Nick Fabbri studied a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with majors in History and Literature at the University of Melbourne. Nick currently works with the Australian Red Cross Directorate of Volunteering.
Read more about Nick’s career journey here.
ANNA HOLLOWAY
Dr Anne Holloway received her PhD from the School of Philosophy, History and International Studies (SOPHIS) at Monash University and is currently Manager of Special Collections at the Sir Louis Matheson Library, and holds a Diploma of Manuscript Studies from the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (PIMS) in Canada.
siobhan reeves
An adviser at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Siobhan Reeves studied a Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts, majoring in Literature, at Campion College before completing a Masters of International Relations at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Melbourne. Her unique career has seen her assist in finding answers to many of Australia’s major public policy challenges.