Julie Reid Principal Consultant

Maribyrnong City Council

“Julie Reid assisted the Maribyrnong Executive Leadership Team to finalise our structure after the appointment of a completely new team in late 2021/ early 22. Julies comprehensive experience and expertise in leading teams at the CEO and Director Level across a number of Local Government’s combined with her sector leadership was extremely useful and relevant to what we wanted to achieve.”

Greater Dandenong City Council

“I highly recommend Julie Reid, a local government consultant of exceptional calibre. Her extensive knowledge, exemplary communication skills, and commitment to excellence have made a significant impact on a recent strategic project. Julie expertly navigated the complexities of our organisation, provided valuable insights, and tailored her approach to meet our specific needs. Her proactive problem-solving, professionalism, and ethical conduct have been commendable throughout the engagement. Working with Julie has been an absolute pleasure, and I am confident that her expertise will greatly benefit any organization seeking top-notch guidance in local government matters.”

Hepburn Shire Council

“We engaged Julie to take on the role of Interim Director Community and Development while we undertook our permanent recruitment. Julie was able to hit the ground running, brought to the organsiation a strong desire to work in the collegiate manner, supported the team and was able to bring a curiosity to executive discussions with great experience. Julie has a friendly disposition and provided great support while with the organisation and would be a great asset in any short-term executive role.

We also engaged Julie to coordinate and facilitate a Councillor / Executive Team workshop with a focus on values, positive behaviours, effective work culture, teamwork and setting future priorities. Julie’s experience contributed to a fantastic agenda which strongly delivered on the brief provided. The workshop was delivered in a professional and engaging manner and made participants feel comfortable to ensure positive outcomes.”

Redink Planning

“I have worked with Julie in various capacities over the last fifteen years, both as a direct report and as a peer. Julie is a knowledgeable and highly competent local government expert and town planner. Julie has an infectious enthusiasm and passion for projects she takes on and is equally comfortable working on the strategic as she is on the detail. She is a great leader, mentor and coach with a focus on pragmatically solving problems and getting the best out of people.”