Julie Etchells (She/Her), Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Executive Director People and Culture, Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services (QLD)

Ms Julie Etchells (PSM) (pronouns are she/her/hers) is a long-term staff member, out lesbian, person with a disability, mother, and grandmother. Julie has dedicated 25 years to serving the Queensland Public in our department.

Julie’s career has developed through her time predominately in service delivery and state-wide services progressing from a field practitioner to operational leader to a Senior Executive.

Julie now uses her vast experience, knowledge and leadership skills in the Chief Human Resources Officer role which highlights her diversity as a leader and her ongoing commitment to staff to ensure they have what they need to deliver critical front line and corporate services.