Lee-Anne Gatt
Taylors Hill,VIC
Summary
Experienced Senior Manager at the Transport Accident Commission, specialising in Government, Relations, Legislation & Policy. Managing a branch of 25 employees with four direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder relations and policy development. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnership with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, past-paced settings. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Skilled in empowering others and exercising judgment for impactful results. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager Government, Legislation & Privacy
Transport Accident Commission
04.2017 - Current
- Lead and manage effective government and external stakeholder relations, including managing issues and briefings in relation to matters that impact the TAC, its clients, the Premier’s Private Office, the Treasurer’s Private Office, Minister’s Office, the wider Victorian Government and the Commonwealth Government.
- Lead legislative amendments, regulatory and subordinate legislative amendments to ensure the Transport Accident Act 1986 (the Act) remains contemporary.
- Responsible for the management of Legal Policy requirements in relation to organisational risk.
- Oversee the preparation of briefing notes, presentations, media releases, speeches, editorial and event-related material.
- Lead the organisations Information and Privacy function and to work with internal and external stakeholders to identify systemic risks/trends and contribute to service improvement.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve deliverables and deliver high-quality results.
Team Manager Legislation and Policy
Transport Accident Commission
07.2014 - 04.2017
- Led and managed a team of seven through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
- Boosted employee satisfaction scores through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
- Championed process improvements within the enterprise by identifying issues, proposing solutions, and leading change initiatives through either policy and/or legislative amendment.
- Led the development and execution of the TAC's strategic plans in relation to policy and/or legislation amendment.
- Managed briefings both written and verbal for Government regarding legislative changes to the Transport Accident Act 1986.
- Managed and influenced Parliamentary debate on amendments to the Transport Accident Act 1986.
- Led and managed the bill drafting process for legislative amendments to the Transport Accident Act 1986.
- Led the public consultation process for the Regulatory Impact Statement for the proposed Guides Modification Document which addressed anomalies that arise in the application of the American Medical Association Guides.
Legislation & Government Relations Officer
Transport Accident Commission
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Prepared minister briefs regarding client issues, corporate documents (annual report and corporate plan).
- Prepared event briefs for the Minister, CEO and the Executive Leadership Team.
- Prepared briefings and committee papers for policy analysis and making recommendations for change.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient policy problem-solving processes.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Business And Legal Practice
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC06.2015
Skills
- Cultivate Partnerships
- Exercise Judgement
- Empower Others
- Shape strategy and Direction
- Adapt and Learn
- Lead Transformation
- Positive Attitude
- Analytical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Problem Resolution
Timeline
Senior Manager Government, Legislation & Privacy
Transport Accident Commission
04.2017 - Current
Team Manager Legislation and Policy
Transport Accident Commission
07.2014 - 04.2017
Legislation & Government Relations Officer
Transport Accident Commission
05.2012 - 07.2014
Advanced Diploma - Business And Legal Practice
Victoria University
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