Mary Helen Mc Ilroy
About Mary Helen Mc Ilroy
Mary Helen Mc Ilroy is an Associate Director in Policy Programs and Evaluation at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in political science, history, and journalism, she has held various roles in government and advisory services over the past decade.
Work at KPMG Australia
Mary Helen Mc Ilroy has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2013, initially serving as Manager in Advisory Services, focusing on Health, Ageing, and Human Services. In 2017, she advanced to the role of Associate Director, Policy Programs and Evaluation. Her work involves developing and evaluating policies that impact health and human services sectors. Based in Melbourne, she has contributed to various projects aimed at improving service delivery and policy frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Mary Helen Mc Ilroy holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and History from the University of Melbourne, completed between 2002 and 2006. She further pursued a Master of Arts (MA) in Journalism at the same institution from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she studied Liberal Arts and Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York for one year in 2003. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in policy analysis and communication.
Background
Mary Helen Mc Ilroy's career includes diverse roles in public policy and advisory services. Before joining KPMG, she worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Melbourne from 2007 to 2009. She also held positions at the Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic) as a Policy Officer and at the Department of Health and Ageing as a Graduate & Departmental Officer. Her experience spans various government departments, where she focused on social policy and communications.
Professional Experience
Mary Helen Mc Ilroy has accumulated extensive professional experience in policy and advisory roles. She served as a Social Policy Adviser at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she worked as a Communications Officer at VicRoads from 2009 to 2010. Her roles have involved analyzing policy impacts and communicating effectively with stakeholders in the health and human services sectors.