Sophie Mirabella secures new job as public policy fellow at the University of Melbourne

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Former Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella is joining the University of Melbourne as a public policy fellow in what the university is hailing as a "coup".

It is the second job the former member for Indi has announced since her shock loss at the last election to independent Cathy McGowan.

The University of Melbourne says Ms Mirabella's new role will see her assisting students, delivering lectures and organising public policy seminars and forums.

Ms Mirabella studied law and commerce at the university and said she is thrilled to be returning home.

"I hope to be able to impart some real-life experience about politics," she said in a statement.

"It's one thing looking at 'Politics 101'; it's another thing to look at how things actually operate."

Professor Adrian Little from the university says it is a "real coup" to recruit a politician with Ms Mirabella's experience.

"Sophie's experience in public policy and deep understanding of politics will be invaluable," he said.

"We all look forward to her insights and contributions while at the university."

Melbourne University has one other public policy fellow - former staffer to Julia Gillard, Nicholas Reece.

Earlier this year the Government announced Ms Mirabella would be joining the Australian Submarine Board.

The Opposition attacked that appointment, questioning her qualifications for the role.

Ms Mirabella was formerly the opposition's industry spokeswoman and would have been a cabinet minister had she been elected last year.

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