Julie Gracey

Clinical and strategic leader specialising in mental health, wellbeing, and inclusion, with extensive experience designing, leading, and evaluating integrated programs for vulnerable youth and diverse communities across educational, health, and community settings. Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed clinical counselling, advanced case management, holistic care coordination, professional supervision, and best-practice program innovation across the age continuum—including in remote, rural, and metropolitan environments. Proven record in multidisciplinary team development, cross-sector partnership building, service redesign, compliance, and sustainable impact. Renowned for strengths-based frameworks, policy reform, high-level stakeholder engagement, and measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and wellbeing outcomes. Knowledgeable counselling practitioner with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organisational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results. Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication. Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of [Type] production writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.

• Designed and launched an integrated, school-based Health & Wellbeing model, combining primary care, mental health services, case management, and therapeutic programming—generating measurable improvements in attendance, retention, and wellbeing.
• Achieved National Standards accreditation for youth mental health (RFDS), extending quality-assured, trauma-informed outreach to rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
• Managed, mentored, and developed multidisciplinary teams (guidance, clinical, allied health, education and outreach), embedding clinical governance, supervision and high-impact, inclusive programs.
• Established and formalized strategic cross-sector partnerships and interagency agreements, championing best-practice, data-driven care for complex and at-risk cohorts.
• Secured and implemented $90,000+ in program funding for innovative, sustainable health/wellbeing initiatives.
• Reformed policy and compliance systems to advance safe, inclusive, and equitable program delivery, with influence at school, district and state levels.
• Authored high-impact professional development, oversight frameworks, and targeted training in trauma-informed care, risk, and positive behaviour support.
• Enhanced access to, and quality of, mental health and wellbeing support for clients of all ages and abilities in diverse settings—resulting in consistently improved engagement, outcomes, and satisfaction.

• Member, Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) – Community engagement and sector leadership
• Member, Australian Psychological Society (APS) – Leadership forums and policy contributor
• Member, Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA)
• Member, Australian Guidance and Counselling Association (AGCA) – Youth advocacy and strategic initiatives
• Member, Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMHA Association)
• Member, QLD Guidance & Counselling Association (QGCA)

• Advanced Clinical Supervision – Guidance/Counselling
• National Standards Accreditation – Mental Health Services (RFDS)
• Mandatory Student Protection & Wellbeing Training (Design & Delivery)
• Ongoing Professional Supervision & Case Management CPD

• Role: Director, Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing | Organisation: Queensland Pathways State College, Dates: Apr 2024–Present
• Role: Deputy Principal – Health & Wellbeing | Organisation: Queensland Pathways State College, Dates: 2021–Apr 2024
• Role: Principal Advisor – Student Protection | Organisation: Education Queensland, Dates: 2021–2024
• Role: Mental Health Lead & Program Manager | Organisation: Royal Flying Doctor Service (Tasmania), Dates: 2017–2019
• Role: Mental Health Worker | Organisation: Royal Flying Doctor Service (Tasmania), Dates: 2017–2018
• Role: Senior Guidance Officer | Organisation: Education Queensland, Dates: 2013–2016
• Role: Guidance Officer | Organisation: Education Queensland, Dates: pre-2013