Research interests
Workplace mental health and well being
Work readiness
Impact of intimate partner violence on the workplace
Affiliations
Registered psychologist with AHPRA
Member of the Australian Psychological Society
Academic member of the College of Organisational Psychology
Member of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology (EAOHP)
Teaching interests
My teaching interests focus on workplace wellbeing . I currently chair two units in the Master of Psychology (Organisational) program related to my interests:
HPS727 Organisational Intervention Strategies and Skills
HPS730 Occupational Health and Wellbeing
Conferences
Recent Invited Presentations:
Walker, A. If not critical incident debriefing, then what? Australia New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine, Brisbane, 23-26 August 2015.
Other Recent Presentations:
Walker, A., Keegan, M., Mayshak, R., & Hyder, S. Intimate partner violence and the workplace: help-seekers, help-providers and perceived organisational support. APS 13th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference, Adelaide 11 – 13 July 2019.
Walker, A., Horan, G., Evans, E., Caballero, C., McAllister, L. & Nagarajan, S. Perceptions of work readiness among allied health graduates and their supervisors: A longitudinal study. APS 13th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference, Adelaide 11 – 13 July 2019.
Walker, A., Carrigan, S., & McPherson, C. How Intimate Partner Violence Impacts the Workplace in Terms of the Victim, Team and Manager. 13th European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology Conference, Lisbon, 4 - 6 September 2018.
Walker, A., Reyes, G., & Hill, B. Intimate partner violence and the workplace: Comparing victims and nonvictims, help seekers and non-help seekers. 12th Industrial Organisational Psychology Conference, Sydney, 13 – 15 July 2017.
Walker, A., & Daruwalla, K. The impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on employee mental health and work outcomes. 12th Conference European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology, Athens, 11 - 13 April, 2016.
Walker, A., & Storey, J. The perceived similarities and differences between physical and psychological health and safety. 12th Conference European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology, Athens, 11 - 13 April, 2016.
Walker, A. Graduate nurses’ definitions of work readiness and the skills that facilitate positive work experiences. European Congress of Psychology, Milan, 7 – 10 July, 2015
Walker, A. Domestic violence rates in Australia. European Congress of Psychology, Milan, 7 – 10 July, 2015.
Research groups
Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development (SEED): Adolescence to Young Adulthood stream
Deakin University Centre for Drug use, Addictive and Anti-social Behaviour Research (CEDAAR): Crime and Anti-social Behaviour stream
Awards
2007: Faculty Teaching and Learning Innovation Award
Publications
Alcohol-Involved Family and Domestic Violence Reported to Police in Australia
R Mayshak, A Curtis, K Coomber, L Tonner, A Walker, S Hyder, P Liknaitzky, P Miller
(2022), Vol. 37, pp. NP1658-NP1685, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, United States, C1
V Sturre, K von Treuer, T Knight, A Walker
(2022), Vol. 59, pp. 172-182, Innovations in Education and Teaching International, C1
B Patafio, P Miller, A Walker, K Coomber, A Curtis, G Karantzas, R Mayshak, N Taylor, S Hyder
(2022), Vol. 28, pp. 375-394, Violence Against Women, United States, C1
Predicting supervisor and student competency ratings from a developmental assessment center: A longitudinal validation study
V Sturre, J Anglim, K von Treuer, T Knight, A Walker
(2022), Vol. 133, pp. 1-14, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Jason Gaekwad, Anahita Sal Moslehian, Phillip Roös, Arlene Walker
(2022), Vol. 13, pp. 1-20, Frontiers in Psychology, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1
L Saxon, S Bromfield, S Leow-Taylor, C Vega, M Berk, A LaMontagne, A Martin, M Mohebbi, K Nielsen, N Reavley, A Walker, A Conway, A de Silva, K Memish, A Rossetto, G Tanewski, A Noblet
(2022), Vol. 22, pp. 1-12, BMC Psychiatry, London, Eng., C1
The Child-to-Parent Violence Functions Scale (CPV-F): Development and Validation
T Harries, A Curtis, D Skvarc, A Walker, R Mayshak
(2022), Journal of Family Violence, C1
A qualitative exploration of trust in the contemporary workplace
S Fischer, A Walker
(2022), Vol. 74, Australian Journal of Psychology, C1
G Claringbold, Nicky Robinson, J Anglim, V Kavadas, A Walker, L Forsyth
(2022), Vol. 74, pp. 1-14, Australian Journal of Psychology, London, Eng., C1
Childhood Predictors of Adult Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization
A Curtis, T Harries, B Pizzirani, S Hyder, R Baldwin, R Mayshak, A Walker, J Toumbourou, P Miller
(2022), Journal of Family Violence, Berlin, Germany, C1
The Role of Illicit Drug Use in Family and Domestic Violence in Australia
K Coomber, R Mayshak, P Liknaitzky, A Curtis, A Walker, S Hyder, P Miller
(2021), Vol. 36, pp. NP8247-NP8267, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, United States, C1
S Sharman, K Coomber, R Mayshak, A Curtis, S Hyder, A Walker, P Liknaitzky, P Miller
(2021), Vol. 36, pp. NP11087-NP11105, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, United States, C1
Humor in Workplace Leadership: A Systematic Search Scoping Review
C Rosenberg, A Walker, M Leiter, J Graffam
(2021), Vol. 12, Frontiers in Psychology, Switzerland, C1
Sense of belonging: how do I feel living here?
Arlene Walker, Phillip Roos
(2020), pp. 59-60, Heal the scar: regenerative futures of damaged landscapes, Geelong, Vic., B1
Sherryn Evans, Tess Knight, Arlene Walker, Wendy Sutherland-Smith
(2020), Vol. 34, pp. 435-443, Journal of interprofessional care, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Sherryn Evans, Catherine Ward, Nicole Shaw, Arlene Walker, Tess Knight, Wendy Sutherland-Smith
(2020), Vol. 34, pp. 4-10, Journal of interprofessional care, Abingdon, Eng., C1
A Walker, K Lyall, D Silva, G Craigie, R Mayshak, B Costa, S Hyder, A Bentley
(2020), Vol. 21, pp. 213-223, Psychology of men and masculinity, Washington, D.C., C1
S Fischer, S Hyder, A Walker
(2020), Vol. 45, pp. 662-679, Australian Journal of Management, C1
A Curtis, B Vandenberg, R Mayshak, K Coomber, S Hyder, A Walker, P Liknaitzky, P Miller
(2019), Vol. 38, pp. 349-358, Drug and Alcohol Review, Australia, C1
Design for Enhanced Learning in Modular Classrooms through Biophilic Design
Phillip Roos, Rui Wang, David Jones, Arlene Walker, Abdul-Manan Sadick, Carlos Bartesaghi Koc
(2019), Geelong, Vic., A6
Evaluating the effectiveness of employee assistance programmes: a systematic review
B Joseph, A Walker, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz
(2018), Vol. 27, pp. 1-15, European journal of work and organizational psychology, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Transition into the workplace: comparing health graduates' and organisational perspectives
A Walker, B Costa
(2017), Vol. 53, pp. 1-12, Contemporary Nurse, United States, C1
Employee assistance programs in Australia: the perspectives of organisational leaders across sectors
B Joseph, A Walker
(2017), Vol. 55, pp. 177-191, Asia Pacific journal of human resources, London, Eng., C1
A Walker, B Costa, A Foster, R de Bruin
(2017), Vol. 24, pp. 505-512, Collegian, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
S Fischer, L Zinkiewicz, A Walker
(2017), Vol. 33, pp. 1-14, Journal of health, safety and environment, North Ryde, N.S.W., C1
Violence prevention and intervention programmes for adolescents in Australia: a systematic review
E Cox, R Leung, G Baksheev, A Day, J Toumbourou, P Miller, P Kremer, A Walker
(2016), Vol. 51, pp. 206-222, Australian psychologist, London, Eng., C1
Volunteer retention: the importance of organisational support and psychological contract breach
A Walker, R Accadia, B Costa
(2016), Vol. 44, pp. 1059-1069, Journal of community psychology, London, Eng., C1
Alcohol/Drug-Involved Family Violence in Australia (ADIVA) Final Report
P Miller, E Cox, B Costa, R Mayshak, A Walker, S Hyder, L Tonner, A Day
(2016), Canberra, A.C.T., A6
Refinement and validation of the Work Readiness Scale for graduate nurses.
A Walker, K Storey, B Costa, R Leung
(2015), Vol. 63, pp. 632-638, Nursing outlook, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Longitudinal predictors of domestic violence perpetration and victimization: asystematic review
B Costa, C Kaestle, A Walker, A Curtis, A Day, J Toumbourou, P Miller
(2015), Vol. 24, pp. 261-272, Aggression and violent behavior, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
M Williams, A Walker, M Henry
(2015), Vol. 16, pp. 28-36, Australian journal of cancer nursing, Perth, W.A., C1
Navigating workplace learning placement challenges
M Smith, N Finlay, D Schulz, N Patton, A Walker
(2013), pp. 211-222, Realising exemplary practice-based education, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, B1
Navigating workplace learning placement challenges: Educating placement supervisors
M Smith, N Finlay, D Schulz, N Patton, A Walker
(2013), pp. 211-222, Realising Exemplary Practice-Based Education, B1-1
A Walker, C Earl, B Costa, L Cuddihy
(2013), Vol. 33, pp. 291-296, Nurse education today, Kidlington, England, C1
Work readiness of graduate health professionals
A Walker, M Yong, L Pang, C Fullarton, B Costa, T Dunning
(2013), Vol. 33, pp. 116-122, Nurse education today, Kidlington, England, C1
Primary - and secondary - level organizational predictors of work ability
J Palermo, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, A Walker, A Appannah
(2013), Vol. 18, pp. 220-229, Journal of occupational health psychology, Washington, D.C., C1
A Walker, K Campbell
(2013), Vol. 33, pp. 1490-1495, Nurse Education Today, London, UK, C1
Outcomes associated with breach and fulfillment of the psychological contract of safety
A Walker
(2013), Vol. 47, pp. 31-37, Journal of safety research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
The maternity journey in an organisational context : a case study
B Costa, A Walker, L Zinkiewicz, H Berman, A Cartledge, S Nheng
(2012), Vol. 4, pp. 43-49, Australian and New Zealand journal of organisational psychology, Cambridge, England, C1
A Walker, E Smith, R Brennan-Kemmis
(2012), Vol. 18, pp. 66-81, International employment relations review, Broad way, N.S.W., C1
The work readiness scale (WRS): developing a measure to assess work readiness in college graduates
C Caballero, A Walker, M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz
(2011), Vol. 2, pp. 41-54, Journal of teaching and learning for graduate employability, Perth, W.A., C1
The psychological contract in apprenticeships and traineeships : differing perceptions
E Smith, A Walker, R Brennan Kemmis
(2011), pp. 1-11, AVETRA Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference. Research in VET : Janus - reflecting back, projecting forward, Melbourne, Vic., E1
The importance of the psychological contract for effective learning in apprenticeships
E Smith, A Walker, R Brennan Kemmis
(2011), pp. 141-144, INAP 2011 : Assuring the Acquisition of Expertise : Apprenticeship in the Modern Economy, Beijing, China, E1
The development and validation of a psychological contract of safety scale
A Walker
(2010), Vol. 41, pp. 315-321, Journal of safety research, London, England, C1
Work readiness in graduate recruitment and selection : a review of current assessment methods
C Cabellero, A Walker
(2010), Vol. 1, pp. 13-25, Journal of teaching and learning for graduate employability, Perth, W.A., C1
A qualitative investigation of the safety culture of two organisations
A Walker
(2008), Vol. 24, pp. 201-212, Journal of occupational health and safety : Australia and New Zealand, Sydney, N.S.W., C1
Mapping postgraduate nurse education in Australia 2001-2002
K Ogle, E Bethune, P Nugent, A Walker, D Wellman
(2007), Vol. 14, pp. 32-40, Collegian, Boston, MA, C1
The application of the psychological contract to workplace safety
A Walker, D Hutton
(2006), Vol. 37, pp. 433-441, Journal of safety research, London, England, C1
P Nugent, K Ogle, E Bethune, A Walker, D Wellman
(2004), Vol. 4, pp. 1-12, Rural and remote health, Deakin, A.C.T., C1
Promoting the health and well being of older carers : a proactive strategy
B O`Connell, S Bailey, A Walker
(2003), Vol. 26, pp. 78-86, Australian health review, Sydney, N.S.W., C1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
Understanding the psychological contact in apprenticeships and traineeships to improve retention
A/Prof Arlene Walker
NVETREP Vocational Education & Training Research & Educational Program
- 2012: $9,875
- 2011: $9,237
- 2010: $21,553
How do qualifications delivered by enterprises contribute to improved skill levels and other benefits for companies, workers and the nation?
Prof Erica Smith, Prof Andrew Smith, A/Prof Arlene Walker
ARC Linkage - Projects
- 2013: $22,090
- 2012: $19,090
Investigating the role of alcohol and other drugs in family and domestic violence in Australia and their impact on police responses (ADIVA)
Prof Peter Miller, A/Prof Arlene Walker, Dr Beth Costa, Prof Andrew Day, Dr Lata Satyen, Prof John Toumbourou
NDLERF National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund
- 2016: $65,393
- 2015: $43,595
- 2014: $108,988
Protecting the mental health of small-medium enterprise owners: Evaluating real-world approaches to mental health first aid and client-relationship building training for small business advisers
Prof Andrew Noblet, Prof George Tanewski, Prof Michael Berk, A/Prof Arlene Walker, Prof Tony LaMontagne, Dr Nicola Reavley, Prof Karina Nielsen
NHMRC - Partnership Project
- 2023: $22,143
- 2022: $142,076
- 2021: $217,420
- 2020: $150,174
Other Public Sector Funding
Melinda Williams Scholarship - Validation of the NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) Distress Thermometer and Problem List for an Australian cancer population.
A/Prof Arlene Walker, Mrs Melinda Williams
Barwon South Western Regional Integrated Cancer Service, Gipplsland Regional Integrated Cancer Service (GRICS), Southern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service
- 2015: $73,170
- 2014: $135,000
Clinical supervision support program - delivery of training
A/Prof Arlene Walker
DH VIC - Grants Department of Health Victoria
- 2017: $11,306
- 2015: $10,000
- 2014: $28,832
Work readiness of allied health graduates
A/Prof Arlene Walker
Barwon Health Grant - Research
- 2016: $10,000
AMSI Internship - Wakefield Regional Council
A/Prof Arlene Walker, Ms Caroline Rosenberg
Wakefield Regional Council
- 2019: $14,500
Protecting the mental health of small-medium enterprise owners: Evaluating real-world approaches to mental health first aid and client-relationship building training for small business advisers
Prof Andrew Noblet, Prof George Tanewski, Prof Michael Berk, A/Prof Arlene Walker, Prof Tony LaMontagne, Dr Nicola Reavley, Prof Karina Nielsen
Victorian Workcover Authority (WorkSafe Vic) - Partnership
- 2022: $30,000
- 2021: $30,000
- 2020: $30,000
Counting on U: Supporting SME advisors & owners towards better mental health
Prof Andrew Noblet, Prof George Tanewski, Prof Michael Berk, A/Prof Arlene Walker, Prof Tony LaMontagne
DISER - BusinessBalance ad hoc grant
- 2021: $2,238,000
Industry and Other Funding
Factors impacting upon graduate nurse's expectations, turnover intentions, health and wellbeing during their first year of clinical practice
A/Prof Arlene Walker, A/Prof Kathryn Von Treuer
SJGHosp Grant - Research - St John of God Health Care Inc
- 2009: $6,000
- 2008: $12,000
Workplace drug and alcohol interventions: a research collaboration between the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) and Deakin University
A/Prof Kathryn Von Treuer, Prof John Toumbourou, A/Prof Arlene Walker, Dr Ben Richardson, Dr Lucy Zinkiewicz
Aust Drug Foundation Grant - Research
- 2012: $43,900
Protecting the mental health of small-medium enterprise owners: Evaluating real-world approaches to mental health first aid and client-relationship building training for small business advisers
Prof Andrew Noblet, Prof George Tanewski, Prof Michael Berk, A/Prof Arlene Walker, Prof Tony LaMontagne, Dr Nicola Reavley, Prof Karina Nielsen
Beyondblue Grant - Research, Institute of Public Accountants, Mental Health First Aid Australia
- 2022: $75,000
- 2021: $75,000
- 2020: $120,450
Development of a survey instrument and scoring algorithm.
Prof Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, A/Prof Arlene Walker, Dr Jeromy Anglim
Aegis Risk Management Services P/L
- 2023: $22,727
- 2022: $39,150
Supervisions
Caroline Rosenberg
Thesis entitled: An Exploration of Humour in Workplace Leadership
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Vanessa Sturre
Thesis entitled: Enhancing tertiary student employability: Longitudinal evaluation of developmental assessment centres
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Beulah Joseph
Thesis entitled: An exploration of Employee Assistance Programs in the modern workplace
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Sophie Jane Bromfield
Thesis entitled: Gender and the use of influence tactics in organisational settings: An examination of context
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Alexa Hayley
Thesis entitled: Australians' Beliefs, Values, and Attitudes towards Offenders with Intellectual Disability
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Melinda Jayne Williams
Thesis entitled: Adaption of the Distress Thermometer Problem List for an Australian cancer population.
Master of Arts (Psychology), School of Psychology
Sherryn Evans
Thesis entitled: An exploration of online Interprofessional Education facilitation
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology
Angela Jo Montgomery
Thesis entitled: Physical Activity and Health Climate as Predictors of Work-Related Outcomes
Doctor of Psychology (Health), School of Psychology
Erin Marie Landells
Thesis entitled: Perceptions of Organizational Politics: The Positives and Negatives
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), School of Psychology