Kelly Williams
Lismore,Australia
Summary
Evaluation professional with commitment to high standards and delivering impactful results. Adept at managing comprehensive evaluations and providing actionable insights to drive continuous improvement. Known for strong team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability, with expertise in data analysis, project management, and stakeholder communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Evaluation Coordinator (HSM 2 award)
Health Promotion, NNSWLHD
05.2022 - Current
- Statewide equity framework development working group
- Assisted in the development of evaluation plans for better program outcomes and informed decisionmaking.
- Monitored progress toward organizational goals using well-defined metrics aligned with strategic objectives.
- Facilitated evaluation-related capacity-building workshops or trainings to improve staff members'' understanding of best practices and their use in everyday work.
- Contributed to a culture of learning within the organization by sharing insights from evaluations during internal meetings or workshops regularly held throughout the year.
- Coordinated evaluation activities to ensure timely delivery of accurate data and reports to stakeholders.
HARP Harm Reduction and Health Promotion Manager (HSM 3)
HARP Harm Reduction and Health Promotion Manager (HSM 3)
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversight of Needle Syringe Program
- Represented North Coast Population Health at the Statewide Leadership group for both BBV and STI teams
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
EL1 Policy Officer, First Nations Health Workforce Team
Department of Health
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Strategic policy advice and review of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework
- Development of scoping review, cabinet processes, consultation (both internal and external), tendering process
- Short-term contract
- Contributed to the formulation of strategic policies by providing expert advice and information to decisionmakers.
- Enhanced policy implementation by conducting thorough research and analysis on various issues.
- Improved interdepartmental collaboration by facilitating cross-functional working groups focused on shared policy goals.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather valuable input, ensuring policies were well-informed and comprehensive.
Team Leader – COVID Surge Team (HSM 2 award)
North Coast Population Health, NNSWLHD
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Management of contact tracing team
- Responsible for training and professional development of team, quality assurance for contact tracing team outputs
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Principal Policy Officer (AO7)
Sport and Recreation, Queensland Government
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Consultation report for the Queensland World Surfing Reserves and advice to Roundtable regarding greater protections
- 2032 Olympic Games Internal Department work for the Value Proposition, informing Old Premier and 2032 Department of Premier and Cabinet team
- Development of briefing notes for cabinet, Meeting of Sport and Recreation Ministers and other ministerial correspondence as required for the Department and Minister for Sport and Recreation
- Established productive relationships with industry leaders, fostering partnerships that informed policymaking efforts.
- Monitored and evaluated policy effectiveness, recommending necessary adjustments for optimal results.
Risk Assessment Stream Leader – My Health for Life (MH4L)
Stroke Foundation
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Develop and implement the state-wide program and roll out the risk assessment work, in partnership with Alliance partners and stream leads (including multiple modalities)
- Manage the Stroke Foundation health check team
- Transitioned the program from pharmacy-based approach to workplace focus
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Trained employees on the risk assessment/health check process and assigned duties.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of six state-wide employees, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimise employee experiences.
Health Promotion Officer (HEO Award)
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Implementation of capacity building initiatives and reportable targets for NNSWLHD for the NSW Get Healthy Service
- Implementation and evaluation for the RRISK (Reducing Risk Increasing Student Knowledge) for 30 NNSW Secondary schools
- Engagement of staff and management of the Fitness Passport program across NNSWLHD
Coordinator role
Act on Alcohol Service – Lives Lived Well
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Oversight of development of service delivery model and direction for staff to establish the service
- Preparation for service launch (media releases, supporting documentation to the Minister for Health)
- Planning and reporting functions to funding body (QLD Health)
- Short-term contract
Senior Community Development Officer
Australian Drug Foundation
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Engagement, support and capacity building to implement locally-relevant initiatives for 11 Community Drug Action teams across Greater Western Sydney
- Development of specific initiatives to increase knowledge and understanding of current alcohol and other drug issues for CDATs
- Reporting on key milestones for CDATs as agreed with NSW Health
- Short-term contract
Health Promotion Program Officer – Physical Activity/Healthy Eating
Gold Coast Medicare Local
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Research and identification of initiatives to promote health and wellbeing and support the community to make healthy lifestyle choices
- Development, implementation and evaluation of Health Promotion activities conducted in partnership with other agencies and broader community
- Conducted research as part of health promotion initiatives contributing to evidence-based practice with two publications.
Principal Policy Advisor – Strategic Partnerships and Epidemiology (SPEB) (AO7)
Queensland Department of Health
03.2009 - 01.2012
- Preparation of briefing notes and advice for the Ministerial Council on Drugs Strategy
- Queensland Drug Strategy secretariat support, including bi-annual reporting processes against key initiatives and commitments
- Management of state-based strategic and business reporting requirements of SPEB including: Towards Q2 Queensland Government Target Delivery Plan, Queensland Health Preventative Health Directorate Strategic planning and reporting, Ministerial Charter of Goals, Queensland Health Annual Report, Closing the Gap Annual Report, and Queensland Health Service Delivery Statements.
Education
Master - Public Health
James Cook University
Townsville01.2025
Post-graduate Certificate - Public Policy Analysis
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD01.2021
Post-graduate Certificate - Evaluation
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC01.2013
Bachelor - Health Science (Public Health)
Qld University of Technology – Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD01.1998
Skills
- Policy – research, writing, analysis, implementation, reporting
- Public Health – contact tracing and outbreak management; data collection, analysis and management; strategy/policy appraisal
- Health Promotion – needs analysis; research and analysis of evidence-based approaches; program development, implementation and evaluation, stakeholder engagement; social marketing
Timeline
HARP Harm Reduction and Health Promotion Manager (HSM 3)
HARP Harm Reduction and Health Promotion Manager (HSM 3)
06.2024 - 01.2025
EL1 Policy Officer, First Nations Health Workforce Team
Department of Health
07.2023 - 06.2024
Research and Evaluation Coordinator (HSM 2 award)
Health Promotion, NNSWLHD
05.2022 - Current
Team Leader – COVID Surge Team (HSM 2 award)
North Coast Population Health, NNSWLHD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Principal Policy Officer (AO7)
Sport and Recreation, Queensland Government
10.2018 - 08.2021
Risk Assessment Stream Leader – My Health for Life (MH4L)
Stroke Foundation
09.2016 - 09.2018
Coordinator role
Act on Alcohol Service – Lives Lived Well
08.2015 - 02.2016
Health Promotion Officer (HEO Award)
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
02.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Community Development Officer
Australian Drug Foundation
07.2014 - 02.2015
Health Promotion Program Officer – Physical Activity/Healthy Eating
Gold Coast Medicare Local
08.2012 - 06.2014
Principal Policy Advisor – Strategic Partnerships and Epidemiology (SPEB) (AO7)
Queensland Department of Health
03.2009 - 01.2012
Master - Public Health
James Cook University
Post-graduate Certificate - Public Policy Analysis
Griffith University
Post-graduate Certificate - Evaluation
University of Melbourne
Bachelor - Health Science (Public Health)
Qld University of Technology – Brisbane
Publications
- G Turner, K Williams, K Lilly, R Cole (2015). Validation of an Exercise Intensity Grading Tool to Categorise the Exercise Intensity of Community-Based Physical Activity Programs - PDF - Published Version - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Journal of Fitness Research Volume 4, December 2015
- EJ Edwards, P Stapleton, K Williams, L Ball (2015). Building skills, knowledge and confidence in eating and exercise behavior change: Brief motivational interviewing training for healthcare providers - ScienceDirect Patient Education and Counseling 98 (5), 674-676
Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary
Awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship in 2025 for voluntary work on a Rotary South Pacific Falls Prevention program
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