Dr. Jill Benn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jill Benn is a strategic higher education professional with significant experience in leadership, currently working in the Indigenous Portfolio at the University of Western Australia (UWA). Jill proudly connects to her Noongar Ballardong heritage. She has held influential roles in the library sector for over a decade, serving as University Librarian at UWA and as the Chair of the Council of Australian University Librarians from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, she was a Board Director at the International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) from 2017 to 2022. Jill is passionate about strengthening leadership in higher education and is the current Director of the Council of Australasian Information Technology Directors' Annual Leadership Institute. She is also committed to advancing research data management both locally and globally, serving as Co-Chair of the Research Data Alliance Council and Chair of the Australian Research Data Commons HASS + Indigenous Expert Advisory Panel. Jill's dedication to the university sector has been recognized with her receiving a Principal Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy.

Research Interests

Experience

University Librarian

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading the library services at the University.

Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous)

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Overseeing the Indigenous portfolio, promoting Indigenous studies and partnerships.

Awards

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Principal Fellowship

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.