Dr. Sandy O Sullivan

Professor

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Biography

Sandy O'Sullivan is a Wiradjuri transgender/non-binary academic currently serving as an ARC Future Fellow at Macquarie University. Their current project, 'Saving Lives: Mapping Influence of Indigenous LGBTIQ+ Creative Artists,' explores the unique contributions of queer artists in modeling complex identities and enhancing the wellbeing of Indigenous communities. With a background in teaching and research focusing on gender, sexuality, and the representation of Indigenous identities in museums and performance, Sandy has been an inaugural director at the Centre for Collaborative Indigenous Research at the Batchelor Institute in Northern Territory and served as Deputy Head of the School of Creative Industries at the University of the Sunshine Coast. They have completed significant research on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, including a comprehensive review of dance and theatre makers across Australia, as well as an Australian Research Council project examining the engagement of Indigenous peoples with 470 museums. Sandy is also an accomplished musician, performer, and sound artist who has held various national and international arts residencies since 1982.

Research Interests

Experience

Future Fellow

2020-12-07 — 2025-12-06

Macquarie University • Sydney

Working on a project mapping the influence of Indigenous LGBTIQ+ creative artists.

Deputy Head

— Present

School of Creative Industries, University of the Sunshine Coast • Queensland

Inaugural Director

— Present

Centre for Collaborative Indigenous Research, Batchelor Institute • Northern Territory

Awards

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ARC Future Fellowship

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).