Shelley is a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects. She is an independent Chair, board member and non-executive director and has held a number of specialist executive roles. She has held significant board and senior roles, including with government, corporate, for-purpose and not-for-profit organisations. An Adjunct Professor in Architecture Practice at Monash Art Design and Architecture, Monash University and Honorary Principal Fellow (Associate Professor) at the University of Melbourne, she has served as a periodic guest critic/reviewer for graduate and post-graduate architecture degrees at several universities

In 2021, she was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) “for significant service to architecture and design in the public realm, and to professional institutes.” Her commitment to continuous learning and belief in the power of innovation are underpinning characteristics of her approach.