Ms Courtney Rubie

Lecturer, Indigenous Education

Indigenous Education and Research

Email:courtney.rubie@newcastle.edu.au

Career Summary

Biography

As a proud Wiradjuri woman, I operate from a critical Indigenous standpoint which informs all that I do in my personal and professional life. I was raised on Wiradjuri and Awabakal Countries, and hold kin connections and stories from across western New South Wales. These connections inform the way I see the world, shape my values, ethics and responsibilities, and drive my passion for Aboriginal Education.

I bring 14 years of experience in Aboriginal Education across secondary, professional, and tertiary contexts. My practice is shaped by curriculum leadership, culturally grounded pedagogy, and relational teaching.

Since commencing my career in education, my focus has been on improving the educational experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and supporting our mob who work within our schools and our communities to do education our way. This standpoint continues to inform my teaching, research, and aspirations in education.

Qualifications

Master of Indigenous Languages Education, University of Sydney
Bachelor of Teaching (Humanities) (Honours), University of Newcastle

Keywords

Aboriginal Education
Higher Education
Initial Teacher Education

Fields of Research

Code	Description	Percentage
450213	Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, histories, culture, country, perspectives and ethics in education	40
450209	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary education	30
450205	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander higher education	30

Professional Experience

UON Appointment

Title	Organisation / Department
Lecturer, Indigenous Education	University of Newcastle Indigenous Education and Research Australia

Teaching appointment

Dates	Title	Organisation / Department
1/7/2023 - 14/6/2024	Casual Academic	The Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle Australia
1/10/2016 - 31/12/2021	Classroom Teacher	New South Wales Department of Education Australia

Teaching

Code	Course	Role	Duration
EDUC6912	Aboriginal Education University of Newcastle School of Education	Lecturer	1/1/2025 - 11/5/2025
ABOR3500	Aboriginal Education, Relationships and Responsibilities The Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle	Course Coordinator	1/1/2025 - 31/12/2026
ABOR3500	Aboriginal Education Policies and Issues The Wollotuka Institute, University of Newcastle	Lecturer	17/7/2023 - 31/12/2024

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Grants and Funding

Summary

Number of grants	2
Total funding	$368,011

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20241 grants / $49,968

Understanding school students' aspirations in uncertain times$49,968

Funding body: Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES)

Funding body	Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES)
Project Team	Dr Leanne Fray, Ms Courtney Rubie, Laur Prof Jennifer Gore, Laur Prof Jennifer Gore, Dr Sally Patfield, Dr Sally Patfield, Dr Natasha Weaver
Scheme	Small Grants Research Program
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2024
Funding Finish	2025
GNo	G2301129
Type Of Funding	C1500 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Other
Category	1500
UON	Y

20231 grants / $318,043

Ten Years On: The Changing Aspirations of Primary School Students$318,043

Funding body: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Funding body	Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Project Team	Dr Leanne Fray, Dr Sally Patfield, Laur Prof Jennifer Gore, Ms Courtney Rubie, Dr Natasha Weaver, Dr Treesa Heath
Scheme	RFQ - Supporting career exploration and development of First Nations primary school aged children
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2023
Funding Finish	2024
GNo	G2301243
Type Of Funding	C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose
Category	2100
UON	Y

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