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Hello, I’m Julia Grant, a public sector specialist based in Brisbane. I excel at translating complex legislation into practical policy and workforce practices, leading industrial relations programs, negotiating agreements, and advising senior leaders. I’m passionate about clear communication, thorough research, and building constructive relationships with stakeholders across government, education, and health sectors. With a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach, I emphasize articulate reporting and accessible briefing materials that help decision-makers act with confidence. I’m committed to continuous learning, mentoring teams, and applying rigorous analysis to policy development and stakeholder engagement.…Hello, I’m Julia Grant, a public sector specialist based in Brisbane. I excel at translating complex legislation into practical policy and workforce practices, leading industrial relations programs, negotiating agreements, and advising senior leaders. I’m passionate about clear communication, thorough research, and building constructive relationships with stakeholders across government, education, and health sectors. With a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach, I emphasize articulate reporting and accessible briefing materials that help decision-makers act with confidence. I’m committed to continuous learning, mentoring teams, and applying rigorous analysis to policy development and stakeholder engagement.

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Hello, I’m Julia Grant, a public sector specialist based in Brisbane. I excel at translating complex legislation into practical policy and workforce practices, leading industrial relations programs, negotiating agreements, and advising senior leaders. I’m passionate about clear communication, thorough research, and building constructive relationships with stakeholders across government, education, and health sectors. With a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach, I emphasize articulate reporting and accessible briefing materials that help decision-makers act with confidence. I’m committed to continuous learning, mentoring teams, and applying rigorous analysis to policy development and stakeholder engagement.…Hello, I’m Julia Grant, a public sector specialist based in Brisbane. I excel at translating complex legislation into practical policy and workforce practices, leading industrial relations programs, negotiating agreements, and advising senior leaders. I’m passionate about clear communication, thorough research, and building constructive relationships with stakeholders across government, education, and health sectors. With a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach, I emphasize articulate reporting and accessible briefing materials that help decision-makers act with confidence. I’m committed to continuous learning, mentoring teams, and applying rigorous analysis to policy development and stakeholder engagement.

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Hello, I’m Julia Grant, a public sector specialist based in Brisbane. I excel at translating complex legislation into practical policy and workforce practices, leading industrial relations programs, negotiating agreements, and advising senior leaders. I’m passionate about clear communication, thorough research, and building constructive relationships with stakeholders across government, education, and health sectors.

With a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach, I emphasize articulate reporting and accessible briefing materials that help decision-makers act with confidence. I’m committed to continuous learning, mentoring teams, and applying rigorous analysis to policy development and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Manager, Industrial Relations at Queensland Fire Department

January 1, 2024 - Present

Lead and manage the development and implementation of industrial strategy, employment practices and risk management frameworks; interpret variations to industrial instruments, awards and enterprise agreements; ensure compliance with industrial relations legislation. Provide high-level expert advice to senior executives on employee and industrial relations, public sector policy, employment frameworks and management of enterprise agreements to influence decision making and achieve business objectives.

Manager, Enterprise Bargaining (secondment) at Department of Education (Queensland)

June 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023

Preparation, negotiation and consultation for the Department’s five enterprise agreements (Teachers, Teacher Aides, Cleaners, Public Servants and Nurses); led meetings, provided briefings and advice; developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders and drafted materials related to the bargaining process in the state jurisdiction.

IR Principal Consultant and IR Capability Project Lead – IR Public Service Team at Office of Industrial Relations (Queensland)

March 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022

Preparation, development, briefing and consultation for the OIR Industrial Relations Capability Project for the Queensland Public Service and the Emerging Practitioner Program (EPP); launched and managed the EPP Program throughout 2021 and coordinated through 2022; undertaking review of proposed changes to IR Minister Directives; central agency support and liaison for enterprise agreement negotiations and engagement with agencies on industrial relations matters.

Senior Advisor (IR) and Principal HR Advisor (IR) at Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland)

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Provided strategic industrial relations and human resources advice, policy development and governance across the department; advised on enterprise agreements and employee relations; supported implementation of IR directives and workforce strategies.

Senior Advisor (Employee Relations) (AO6) at Queensland Health

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Provided employee relations expertise, contributed to policy development, guideline creation and issue resolution across health services; supported industrial relations processes and negotiations as required.

Teacher at Department of Education and Training

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Delivered curriculum, supported student learning, and participated in professional development initiatives within the education system.

Teacher at Department of Education and Training

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017

Delivered curriculum and classroom instruction; contributed to school improvement initiatives and student outcomes.

Senior Industrial Officer at Department of Education and Training

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Senior industrial relations responsibilities, advising on employment conditions, industrial instruments and government directives.

Teacher at Department of Education and Training

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Educational duties and classroom instruction as part of ongoing teaching commitments.