Dr. Rose Barrowcliffe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rose Barrowcliffe is a Butchulla post-doctoral research fellow at Macquarie University. Her research focuses on the representation of Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people in archives, specifically emphasizing the importance of embedding Indigenous perspectives in metadata to support the discoverability and access of records related to Indigenous peoples. In 2021, Rose was appointed as the inaugural Nations Archives Advisor at Queensland State Archives (QSA), aligning with the Queensland Government’s Path to Treaty initiative. Her work at QSA aims to promote the use of records for Indigenous self-determination and to support the Treaty process. Additionally, Rose is an active member of the Indigenous Archives Collective (IAC). She holds a PhD in Archives from the University of the Sunshine Coast, where she conducted research titled 'Reading Lines: Uncovering Butchulla History K'gari.'

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2023-01-16 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney

Post-doctoral research focusing on Indigenous perspectives in archival practices.

Nations Archives Advisor

2021-07-01 — Present

Queensland State Archives • Queensland

Guiding the promotion and use of records for Indigenous self-determination to support the Treaty process.

Awards

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Sigrid McCausland Emerging Writers Award

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Mander Jones Award

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).