Peta Williams has a strong administrative and management background, gained through senior positions held in both the public and private sector. 

Summary of key skills:

Demonstrated management and administration skills including –

• Day-to-day operational management, including reviewing, improving, implementing processes and procedures
• High level advice to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Communication and information management with key stakeholders
• Business planning and operational planning
• Staff management and employment, including team development and performance review
• Financial management and budget development

High level communication and interpersonal skills

• Interpersonal skills include a good ability to listen, a sensitivity to people issues, a high degree of self-awareness, the ability to be tactful and discreet, and an ability to be both strong and compassionate.

• High level verbal communication skills have been used in a variety of contexts and workplaces, such as with music therapists, disability service organisations, music therapy and arts associations, musicians, music organisations, local Government, State and Federal agencies, Ministers and Ministerial staff, the general community.
  
  
• High level written skills can be seen in general correspondence, applications and reports to government funding bodies, Agenda papers, Minutes, briefing papers, policy papers, Board reports, artists' biographies, press releases and annual report copy.

High level policy development skills

• including attention to detail, research and analytical skills. Examples can be provided.

Computer literacy skills

• developed through the use of a wide range of computer applications.  In particular, I use Microsoft Word and Excel under the Windows framework for all my report writing, correspondence and financial and statistical analysis.

Key Values

• Honesty
• Trust
• Respect
• Integrity (personal and professional)
• Care
• Collaboration
• Leadership

Career includes:

Arts Administration / General Management – Key positions

2005 – 2007 General Manager, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia Ltd
1997 – 2005 Manager, Music, Australia Council
1996 – 1997 Acting Principal Policy Officer, Programs, NSW Ministry for the Arts
1989 – 1996 Program Manager, Music, NSW Ministry for the Arts
1987 – 1989 General Manager, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
1980 – 1986 International Co-ordinator, Musica Viva Australia

Other

2006 – present Chair, Government Relations Committee, Australian Music Therapy Association Inc.
1998 – present Occasional music therapist (free-lance basis)
1979 – 1981 Part-time teacher, Yamaha Music Foundation

Education

1998 Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy (University of Technology, Sydney)
1979 Bachelor of Music (University of Sydney)

Professional Associations

Member, Music Council of Australia