Vicki Kelly Email & Phone Number

East Perth

- develops and reviews policy and program frameworks for early childhood education and care services- maintains strong collaborative links and partnerships with other state and federal government agencies, the education and care sector, the non government sector and internal divisions of the department- provides leadership in the coordination and implementation of government policy in the area of early childhood education and care- provides advice and reports that contribute to the overall strategic management of the department and position the department to respond to emerging issues.- manages a team to deliver the work plan and achieve cost effective outputs and outcomes

Perth, Australia

• provide policy advice and support to the Director General and the Minister’s office on portfolio coordination and liaison in respect to cabinet submissions, ministerial advice and Parliamentary Questions• direct the preparation of written material such as position papers, speeches, circulars and media responses for the Director General and Minister• manage the executive support and provide advice to the Director General in the administration and governance of the Department in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities• lead and direct the activities of the Director General’s office and manage the public affairs and communications function to ensure the agency and Ministerial media issues are proactive and strategic.

• developed and contributed to policy and program frameworks for the directorate relating to women’s and seniors issues, volunteering, carers and broader strategic policy issues• developed and maintained collaborative links and partnerships with departmental directorates, offices and units, state and federal government agencies and the non government sector• assisted the Executive Director in the management of the team to deliver outcomes for the directorate• maintained an expert awareness of relevant trends and issues within the state, nationally and internationally in relation to women’s and senior’s issues, volunteering, carers and broader strategic policy issues.

Perth

• contributed to the department’s strategic planning and policy development processes• developed the unit's business plan• provided accountable management and leadership to Women Interests area in Policy and Planning• developed and coordinated strategies to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Public Sector policies and standards• provided leadership in promoting, encouraging and supporting innovative practice aligned to the department’s objectives• communicated the department’s vision and directions to the key internal and external stakeholders and undertook a change management role in building the understanding and commitment of employees to the department’s directions.