Jessica Dobrovic

Research Assistant, Adelaide University

Jessica Dobrovic is a qualified Social Worker who began her career in frontline roles before transitioning into data analysis and population health. This shift was driven by her commitment to using evidence to demonstrate what works for people experiencing disadvantage and to influence systems that can perpetuate it. She is currently a Research Associate at the University of Adelaide, co-leading a review of South Australia’s homelessness commissioning. Jessica also partners with community organisations to evaluate impact and explore opportunities to scale services using de-identified linked administrative data. Previously, she served as the Data Analyst for the Aspire Social Impact Bond, Australia’s first initiative of its kind targeting homelessness. Her contributions have been recognised with the SA Social Worker of the Year (2021) and Channel 7 Young Achiever (2020) awards. She is also a PhD candidate studying how international homelessness service models can be adapted for the Australian context.