DrJodie Palmer

(She/Her)

Lecturer

Faculty of Health/School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition

  • Lecturer
    Faculty of Health/School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

BIO

Jodie is a sport scientist, strength and conditioning coach and high performance manager who is passionate about helping athletes and teams improve their performance. Jodie is especially passionate about women's sport, and has a special interest in team sports performance. Jodie teaches into the Masters of Applied Sport Science course, primarily in the area of strength and conditioning. In addition to teaching and conducting research at Deakin, Jodie also works as a Strength and Conditioning Associate with the Adelaide Crows men's team, and previously worked as the High Performance Manager for the Oakleigh Chargers girls team, and the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Sydney Roosters NRLW team.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Lecturer
    Deakin University, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Strength and Conditioning Associate
    Adelaide Football Club, Australia2 Mar 2026 - present
  • NRLW Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
    Sydney Roosters, Australia5 May 2025 - 12 Oct 2025
  • High Performance Manager
    Oakleigh Chargers Football Club, Melbourne, Australia21 Nov 2022 - 30 Sep 2025

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    La Trobe University
  • Master of Exercise Science (Sport and Exercise Science)
    University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia30 Jan 2016 - 30 Dec 2018
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical & Sports)
    University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia30 Jan 2011 - 30 Dec 2015

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Level 2 Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach
    Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, Australia1 Nov 2023 - present
  • Level 1 Sports Scientist
    Exercise & Sport Science Australia, Australia1 Apr 2023 - present

FIELDS OF RESEARCH

  • Sports science and exercise

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Health

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

SPECIALIST RESEARCH GROUP

  • Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition