Kate Chipperfield

Kate Chipperfield is an experienced public policy professional currently serving as Assistant Secretary at the Australian Government Department of Education, leading the implementation of the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report and enhancing university governance. Prior roles include Director of Higher Education and Research at the Department of Finance, where Kate managed budget processes and provided policy advice, and Senior Adviser for Indigenous Women and Girls policy, establishing initiatives to improve outcomes for First Nations women. Kate's extensive background also encompasses positions in various governmental departments focusing on higher education, including significant contributions to the Commonwealth Grant Scheme, and serving as a Non-Executive Director at YWCA Canberra. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Policy from The Australian National University and a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from RMIT University.