2001 - PhD Economics and Public Policy, University of Melbourne
1994 - Bachelor of Arts (1st Hons), Economics and History, University of Queensland
Academic Background
Dr Fitzgibbons has worked as an economic and public policy consultant, a policy adviser and researcher for the Queensland and Victorian public services, and as a lecturer in economics at the University of Queensland. As a lecturer, she has taught subjects in micro- and macroeconomic theory and the history of economic thought. As a consultant and policy adviser, she has extensive experience in policy analysis across a wide range of issues, including renewable resources, waste management, global talent, inflation and retail price indexes, and financial sector management. Most recently, she has developed economic diversification strategies for local governments in Victoria and Queensland in response to the global push for decarbonization, and conducted an international review of strategies and policy on critical minerals. Amanda has a PhD in Economics and Public Policy from the University of Melbourne.
Publishing History
Dr Fitzgibbons has published a journal article on the financial sector and deregulation in Australia and co-authored numerous consulting and government reports on issues including economic impact assessments, the costs and benefits of early childhood investment, infrastructure issues in regional and remote Australia, and adapting to decarbonization.
Editing and Reviewing Experience
Dr Fitzgibbons has worked as an academic editor since 2002, for both government departments and private-sector clients. She has edited a wide range of documents, including journal articles, theses, presentations, conference papers, applications for grants and employment, referee reports, and responses to referee reports. She joined Edanz Group as an editor in 2018.
Writing Experience
Dr Fitzgibbons has experience writing reports for government (local, state and national) including executive summaries, full reports, reference lists, and also succinct briefing papers. She has written and prepared English writing guides for consultants. She also has experience in writing through her PhD and Honors Thesis.
