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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Board Committee Advisory Roles
References
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Julie Fereday

Inglewood,Australia

Summary

Strategic, quality-driven executive leader with over 25 years’ experience in vocational education, training, aged care, disability, and health sectors. Proven success in leading high-performing teams, developing strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative, industry-aligned education and workforce solutions. Extensive governance and compliance expertise across government, education, health, and community service sectors, with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, policy reform, and organisational development. Recognised for delivering transformational projects that align with workforce capability needs and policy direction, improving both learner outcomes and operational efficiency.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Partnerships & Tertiary Engagement Specialist

Brightwater Care Group
Inglewood, Australia
09.2022 - 03.2025
  • Lead organisational workforce development strategy through the Care Education Centre
  • Oversee clinical governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance with aged care reforms
  • Develop clinical placement programs and cross-sector partnerships with universities, TAFEs and RTOs
  • Successfully secured federal funding for strategic workforce and student placement initiatives
  • Led strategic projects to explore scope of practice expansion, nurse practitioner models, and allied health workforce models to improve service viability
  • Provided policy advice and regulatory analysis to inform training models and retention strategies

Director, Strategic Industry Projects – WA Home Care Program

North Metropolitan TAFE (NMT)
Perth, Australia
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Administered an $8M Commonwealth grant to strengthen workforce capabilities in home care
  • Designed and implemented industry-led attraction, training and retention strategies
  • Built consortia partnerships, aligning resources with federal and state workforce goals

Executive Director, Health, Communities, Commerce and Nursing

North Metropolitan TAFE (NMT)
Perth, Australia
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Executive lead for strategic delivery of training across high-impact portfolios
  • Developed the Ageing and Disability Workforce Training Plan and led the launch of the Ageing & Disability Services Wellness Training Skills Centre
  • Directed compliance, quality assurance, and innovation in teaching and learning practices
  • Managed strategic workforce planning, budget reviews, and curriculum alignment
  • Represented WA at national forums, ensuring TAFE training aligned with workforce priorities

Director, Health and Nursing

North Metropolitan TAFE (NMT)
Perth, Australia
04.2016 - 07.2020
  • Led sustained portfolio growth in enrolled nursing, health, aged care and disability services sectors
  • Integrated two directorates to streamline leadership and delivery
  • Championed workforce-responsive training initiatives, accreditation processes, and cross-sector engagement

Learning Portfolio Manager – Health

Central Institute of Technology
Perth, Australia
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Delivered innovative, industry-aligned training solutions
  • Successfully secured government grants and fostered strategic health partnerships
  • Oversaw high-performing teams, consistently exceeding benchmark outcomes

Head of School – Nursing

Marr Mooditj Foundation
Waterford, Australia
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Developed and delivered Aboriginal-focused Enrolled Nurse training programs
  • Managed funding, delivery models, and culturally responsive education strategies

Registered Nurse

St John of God Hospital
, Australia
01.2002 - 01.2005

Coordinator, Aboriginal Health Training

Marr Mooditj Foundation
, Australia
01.1993 - 01.2002
  • Designed and implemented Aboriginal Health Worker training across WA
  • Delivered statewide screenings and community-based health promotion initiatives

Remote Area Nurse

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service
, Australia
01.1989 - 01.1990

Registered Nurse

Fremantle Hospital
, Australia
01.1987 - 01.1989

Education

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment -

Australian College of Training
WA
01.2013

Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine -

James Cook University
QLD
01.1997

Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion

Curtin University
WA
01.1991

Registered Nurse Training -

Fremantle Hospital
WA
01.1987

Skills

  • Executive Leadership & Governance
  • Strategic Workforce Development
  • Vocational Education & Training (VET)
  • Sector Partnerships & Industry Engagement
  • Clinical Governance & Quality Assurance
  • Regulatory Compliance (NDIS, ACQSC, TAC, ASQA, ANMAC)
  • Project & Change Management
  • Financial Oversight & Grant Management
  • Workforce Strategy & Talent Pipelines
  • Community & Aboriginal Health Services

Board Committee Advisory Roles

  • Chair & Deputy Chair, Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Committee, ANMAC, 01/01/12, 12/31/19
  • State Representative, National Enrolled Nurse Advisory Council, 01/01/20, 12/31/21
  • State Representative, TAFE Aged Care Taskforce, 01/01/21, 12/31/21
  • Member, Aged Care IRC – Pathways & Tertiary Education Advisory Committee (Skills IQ), 01/01/18, 12/31/18
  • Lead Educator Representative, My Aged Care Learning Network, 01/01/22, Present

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Partnerships & Tertiary Engagement Specialist

Brightwater Care Group
09.2022 - 03.2025

Director, Strategic Industry Projects – WA Home Care Program

North Metropolitan TAFE (NMT)
01.2022 - 08.2022

Executive Director, Health, Communities, Commerce and Nursing

North Metropolitan TAFE (NMT)
07.2020 - 12.2021

Director, Health and Nursing

North Metropolitan TAFE (NMT)
04.2016 - 07.2020

Learning Portfolio Manager – Health

Central Institute of Technology
01.2008 - 01.2016

Head of School – Nursing

Marr Mooditj Foundation
01.2005 - 01.2008

Registered Nurse

St John of God Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005

Coordinator, Aboriginal Health Training

Marr Mooditj Foundation
01.1993 - 01.2002

Remote Area Nurse

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service
01.1989 - 01.1990

Registered Nurse

Fremantle Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1989

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment -

Australian College of Training

Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine -

James Cook University

Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion

Curtin University

Registered Nurse Training -

Fremantle Hospital
Julie Fereday