Professor Oakley is Head, School of Social Sciences within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Adelaide.  The School is divided into four departments: Anthropology and Development Studies; Asian Studies; Geography, Environment & Population; Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies; and Politics & International Relations.  The School is also affiliated with seven research centres, institutes and development units.

Susan’s research expertise is two‐fold: the relationship between planning, governance and urban regeneration; and youth homelessness.  Susan is an active member of the Centre for Housing, Urban & Regional Planning.

PhD (Sociology), Flinders University

BA (Hons), Flinders University

Member, Kaplan Higher Education Academic Board

Member, Kaplan Business School Academic Board

Chair, Murdoch Institute of Technology Grade Ratification & Assessment Committee

Chair, Kaplan Professional Grade Ratification & Assessment Committee

Chair, Kaplan Business School Grade Ratification & Assessment Committee