Since starting as a graduate at Comcare in 2011, Holly’s work experience has spanned corporate and enabling functions, specialising in strategy formulation, governance and evaluation frameworks, and non-financial performance measurement design. Prior to commencing at the ANU as a Sir Roland Wilson Scholar in 2025, she was the Director Governance, Planning and Performance at the Department of Finance.

Holly’s PhD research program through RegNet examines the drivers of meaningful Australian Public Service (APS) non-financial performance reporting, and how the service may move from reporting for regulatory compliance to commitment to regulatory intent.

Holly’s research explores the roles regulatory accountability tools play in shaping APS perceptions of accountability requirements’ value, cultures, and entity responses. Holly’s research aims to mitigate unintended consequences of accountability reforms and harness positive drivers to support the APS’ desire to achieve the highest standards of integrity and performance.