- Angela Kelly PSM appointed as Western Australia’s new Coordinator General
- Highly respected public sector leader with decades of experience in major project delivery, strategic planning and governance
- Ms Kelly to play a key role in supporting major projects, investment and job creation across Western Australia
State Development Minister David Michael has announced the appointment of Angela Kelly PSM as Western Australia’s new Coordinator General.
Ms Kelly brings more than two decades of senior public sector leadership experience to the role, having recently served as Deputy Director General, State Development and Project Facilitation at the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification.
In that role, she supported the delivery of project-ready land and facilitated major State development projects, including the management of State Agreements.
Ms Kelly has previously held senior executive positions within the Department of Health and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, building extensive expertise in strategic planning, financial management, governance and whole-of-government reform.
She was awarded the Public Service Medal in 2022 in recognition of her outstanding service to the Western Australian health system, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ms Kelly takes on the role at a significant time for Western Australia’s development agenda, with the Office of the Coordinator General supporting the Western Trade Coast and Collie State Development Areas, as well as nine Priority Projects currently designated for coordinated government facilitation.
As Coordinator General, Ms Kelly will lead the Office’s work to support the timely delivery of major projects, coordinate cross-government decision-making and help unlock investment that creates jobs and drives economic diversification across Western Australia.
As stated by State Development Minister David Michael:
“Angela Kelly is an exceptional leader who has built an outstanding reputation across the Western Australian public sector.
“Angela’s experience in State development and project facilitation, combined with her strong strategic and governance expertise, will ensure that Western Australia continues to attract record levels of investment and seize new economic opportunities.
“I would also like to acknowledge the significant contribution of former Coordinator General Chris Clark, who retired in September.
“Chris played a key role in establishing the Office of the Coordinator General and supporting major investments that are helping to drive Western Australia’s economic growth and diversification.”
