Mayor of Whitsunday Regional Council
Bringing with her a wealth of knowledge from 16 years running her own business in the private sector, Julie is both a talented entrepreneur and published author who created an internationally recognised personal development profiling system.
These incredible credentials form the foundations of her role as Mayor of the Whitsundays and since August last year she has poured energy, enthusiasm and countless hours of dedication into the position.
Originally from Glenelg, South Australia, Julie moved to rural SA with her family when she was nine years old. Her childhood cultivated a love for regional living and after residing in the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast for 16 years, she found her paradise in Bowen.
Julie has three grown children and four grandchildren and says they are the best thing that ever happened to her.
On the rare occasion she doesn’t have community commitments on weekends, she enjoys fishing, camping and sailing.
During her life, Julie has held many positions in male dominated fields and during this time she has witnessed firsthand where the renumeration for women in the same role is not always equal, especially in the sales and management roles.
“If you do the same work and the same hours, you should not be discriminated against because of your gender,” she said.
“Life continues to be a challenge for women in the workplace, but I am elated to stay that Council is playing its part in women’s equality.
“Our renumeration packages are equal wages for both men and women in the same role and our indoor and outdoor workforces combined workforce is 60 pe cent Male and 40 per cent female.
“I’ll admit we still have room to do better but it is exciting Council is headed in the right direction.”
Describe your personality in three words:
Workaholic, loyal, fun
