Key Competencies
Research & Project Management
- an acumen for academic research encompassing critical analysis and qualitative research methodologies as well as data entry, reporting, and focus group facilitation capabilities.
- Proven record of project management and coordination to identify project requirements, devise actionable strategies, develop frameworks and toolkits, work within budget and deliver results.
Communication and Mentoring
- Demonstrated experience in delivering training and education workshops as an accredited trainer and subject matter expert on disability and mental health topics.
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skillset, both written and verbal, to accurately identify the needs of customers and develop tailored plans (incl. mental health, chronic illness and disability care and wellness plans).
Disability Specialisation
- 20 years of demonstrated experience in the health sector, specialising in disability and mental health services, with a passion for academic research on chronic illness, disability, and the development of inclusive management and integrated supports
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Humanities [completed, 2025]
Curtin University
Curtin University
Graduate Certificate in Research Methods, Health Sciences, 2018
Master's degree in Disability Studies, 2015
Flinders University
Certificate IV Mental Health, 2006
Certificate of Attainment in Management Training and Event Leadership, 2000
TAFE NSW
Master's degree in Disability Studies, 2015
Flinders University
Certificate IV Mental Health, 2006
Certificate of Attainment in Management Training and Event Leadership, 2000
TAFE NSW
Professional Summary
Research Associate May 2025 - current
Curtin University, WA
Research Assistant December 2023 - current
Edith Cowan University, WA
Research Assistant March – Dec 2022; March - Dec 2024
Curtin University, WA
Career Break Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
Academic Tutor Feb 2017 – Dec 2018
Flinders University, SA
Educator and Consultant Oct 2012 – Jan 2017
More than Me, NSW
Education and Training Officer Jan 2011 – Oct 2012
UnitingCare Mental Health, NSW
Program Coordinator Jan 2009 – Dec 2010
House With No Steps (Aruma), NSW
Community Support Manager Jan 2005 – Dec 2008
Lifestyle Solutions, NSW
Curtin University, WA
Research Assistant December 2023 - current
Edith Cowan University, WA
Research Assistant March – Dec 2022; March - Dec 2024
Curtin University, WA
Career Break Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
Academic Tutor Feb 2017 – Dec 2018
Flinders University, SA
Educator and Consultant Oct 2012 – Jan 2017
More than Me, NSW
Education and Training Officer Jan 2011 – Oct 2012
UnitingCare Mental Health, NSW
Program Coordinator Jan 2009 – Dec 2010
House With No Steps (Aruma), NSW
Community Support Manager Jan 2005 – Dec 2008
Lifestyle Solutions, NSW
Service
Peer Review
Research Ethics (SAGE Journals), 2025
Accessibility Collective representative (volunteer)
Curtin University Guild, Mar 2022 - May 2023
Peer Review
The Australasian Journal of Popular Culture (Intellect Books), 2022
Mental Health First Aid (Accredited Trainer, Standard and Youth)
Mental Health First Aid Australia, Jan 2011 - Dec 2017
The SMILES Program (Trainer)
Children Of Parents with Mental Illness, Sept 2012 - Dec 2016
Primary Ethics Teacher (volunteer)
Primary Ethics Ltd, St James Ethics Centre, Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
Research Ethics (SAGE Journals), 2025
Accessibility Collective representative (volunteer)
Curtin University Guild, Mar 2022 - May 2023
Peer Review
The Australasian Journal of Popular Culture (Intellect Books), 2022
Mental Health First Aid (Accredited Trainer, Standard and Youth)
Mental Health First Aid Australia, Jan 2011 - Dec 2017
The SMILES Program (Trainer)
Children Of Parents with Mental Illness, Sept 2012 - Dec 2016
Primary Ethics Teacher (volunteer)
Primary Ethics Ltd, St James Ethics Centre, Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
Curriculum Development
Disability Politics and Policy (UG)
Curtin University, 2025
Curtin University, 2025
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A comprehensive curriculum vitae is available upon request
Kelly Moes
Disability Studies Researcher
Centre for Culture and Technology
Curtin University, Western Australia