Zeljko Deban is a Master of Philosophy (Research) candidate at Southern Cross University, Australia, undertaking his degree as a formal pathway toward Doctor of Philosophy studies. His academic focus lies in organisational behaviour, leadership, and psychosocial risk within high-risk engineering and operational environments, where human performance and wellbeing are critical to safety and productivity. Prior to entering academia, he accumulated more than twelve years of management experience in the mining sector, providing him with a strong applied foundation that informs his research perspective and methodological choices. Grounded in Conservation of Resources theory, his research investigates how organisational climate, leader–member relationships, and Psychological Capital interact to shape workforce wellbeing, engagement, and performance outcomes in complex industrial settings. His scholarly work has resulted in a peer-reviewed journal article, with a second manuscript currently under supervisory review for journal submission as part of his MPhil program. As an early-career researcher, he has initiated citation tracking through ORCID and continues to develop a focused research agenda that bridges theory and practice, contributing to evidence-based leadership and organisational strategies aimed at improving psychosocial safety, resilience, and sustainable performance in high-risk industries.
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