Kathy Williams Email & Phone Number

Darra, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Major Achievements:* Played an instrumental and foundational role in building Geared Up Solutions (supplier of work wear and promotional gear) from its inception in 2012.* Preparation of tender documentation and contracts.* Project management including successful tenders and logistics on multi-million dollar projects.* Financial management (strategic, forecasting, MYOB & Xero).* Managing contractors and consultants including but not limited to suppliers, graphic… Show more Major Achievements:* Played an instrumental and foundational role in building Geared Up Solutions (supplier of work wear and promotional gear) from its inception in 2012.* Preparation of tender documentation and contracts.* Project management including successful tenders and logistics on multi-million dollar projects.* Financial management (strategic, forecasting, MYOB & Xero).* Managing contractors and consultants including but not limited to suppliers, graphic designers, software developers, accountants.* Day-to-day office management in a rapidly expanding environment.* Coordinating human resources. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Major achievements:* Research on wide-ranging topics to inform future planning for education in Queensland e.g. early years education and care, primary and secondary curriculum, VET and tertiary offerings, workforce development and skills shortages.* Development of reports for public consideration and consumption, analysing diverse policy areas such as school autonomy, student voice, curriculum offerings, student enrollment and performance data.* Led development of a range of… Show more Major achievements:* Research on wide-ranging topics to inform future planning for education in Queensland e.g. early years education and care, primary and secondary curriculum, VET and tertiary offerings, workforce development and skills shortages.* Development of reports for public consideration and consumption, analysing diverse policy areas such as school autonomy, student voice, curriculum offerings, student enrollment and performance data.* Led development of a range of strategic policy initiatives, including designing and facilitating statewide consultation processes, seminars and focus groups.* Co-developed 10-year strategy for maths and science in state schooling in Queensland.* Developed policy proposals, green papers and Cabinet submissions on strategic issues for department CEOs, Ministers and Cabinet, such as the expansion of kindergarten in Queensland.* Led strategic reviews to inform corporate restructuring and streamlining efficiencies. * Led multi-disciplinary project teams to manage multifaceted projects.* Established key networks and relationships with stakeholders across a range of government agencies and non-government organisations, such as QSA, state and non-state schooling, unions, P&C. Key focus – early education and care; Early Years Services National Quality Framework; science and maths participation in Queensland state schools; Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meetings, Smart State initiatives Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Duties/Achievements:* Development of policies, plans and strategies in relation to significant current and emerging issues and opportunities impacting on Queensland’s economic development.* Sourcing and analysing strategic intelligence on regional, national and global factors impacting on Queensland’s development, such as skills shortages, and developing policy responses.* Preparation of briefings, reports, submissions and policy advice on complex issues and coordinating the… Show more Duties/Achievements:* Development of policies, plans and strategies in relation to significant current and emerging issues and opportunities impacting on Queensland’s economic development.* Sourcing and analysing strategic intelligence on regional, national and global factors impacting on Queensland’s development, such as skills shortages, and developing policy responses.* Preparation of briefings, reports, submissions and policy advice on complex issues and coordinating the preparation of material by other officers.* Interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders by representing the Department at meetings and developing effective networks. * Project management, including multi-disciplinary work teams and cross agency projects* Provision of research and policy services and support to work groups within DSDTI, as requested Key focus – skilled migration; skills shortages; apprenticeships Show less

Darwin, Australia

Duties/Achievements:* Coordination of the Chief Minister’s Business Round Table, involving monthly meetings between business and industry representatives and the Chief Minister.* Maintenance of the Business Round Table website and issues database.* Communicating and liaising with all levels of government to obtain briefing papers on issues affecting business and industry.* Extensive private sector liaison, including unions, industry associations, Indigenous groups and business… Show more Duties/Achievements:* Coordination of the Chief Minister’s Business Round Table, involving monthly meetings between business and industry representatives and the Chief Minister.* Maintenance of the Business Round Table website and issues database.* Communicating and liaising with all levels of government to obtain briefing papers on issues affecting business and industry.* Extensive private sector liaison, including unions, industry associations, Indigenous groups and business owners.* Preparation of general and Ministerial correspondence, briefings and reports.* Coordination of high quality speech notes.* Project management and research.* Estimates and budgets.* Communication strategy development and management.* Secretariat support for meetings between the department’s CEO and key NT industry representatives.Key focus – industry liaison; economic development; small business; skills shortages Show less

Graduate Certificate, Policy

Masters Of Letters, Literature

Graduate Certificate, Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business/Corporate Communications

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies