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Julie Is The Calm In The Storm
For over two decades I have been the executive leader organisations turn to when stakes are high, environments are complex, and transformation is non-negotiable.
I stabilise underperforming teams, rebuild trust where it has been lost, and lead with a clear understanding of what it takes to deliver lasting change operationally, culturally, and strategically.
Across public sector agencies, regulatory commissions, private enterprises, and critical infrastructure, I have guided executives, boards, and project teams through periods of uncertainty and opportunity alike. The common thread through every role is this:
I bring both the head and the heart of leadership.
Disciplined thinking. Commercial acumen. Unshakable integrity.
And a proven ability to see the system, repair what is broken, and deliver outcomes that matter.
MY FIVE GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Integrity Without Ego
I act in service of outcomes, not accolades. Quiet strength, not performance.
Calm In Complexity
When pressure rises, I bring order, perspective, and clarity. The storm never leads the leader.
Systems Thinking
I see beyond the symptom. I map the root cause, the ripple effect, and the solution that lasts.
People-First Execution
I deliver results with people, not at them. Performance is built on trust and inclusion.
No Fluff, Just Follow-Through
I don’t overpromise - I deliver. Clean plans, clear ownership, and visible outcomes.
The most powerful transformation doesn’t start with a project plan. It starts with purpose.
~ Julie Dimmick ~
Career Snapshot
Practical expertise. Proven delivery. Full-service leadership - Tailored to your environment.
Executive Roles Held
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Chief Executive Officer (Interim) and Founding Executive across multiple organisations, leading turnaround, growth, and transformation
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General Manager roles spanning Corporate and Shared Services, Operations, Field Services, and Technology (including Acting Chief Technology Officer)
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Head of Operational Excellence and Business Transformation Lead driving large-scale uplift programs and cultural reform
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Strategic and Delivery Leadership for major programs, governance, and reform initiatives
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Board Member providing governance, oversight, and strategic insight
Credentials & Approach
With more than 20 years in executive leadership, I have a proven record of guiding complex organisations through transformation, growth, and reform. My cross-sector experience spans government, national infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, energy, and local government, equipping me to navigate diverse regulatory, operational, and stakeholder landscapes.
I am recognised for stabilising high-pressure environments, leading through ambiguity, and embedding values-driven leadership into systems, culture, and strategy.
Formally qualified in PRINCE2, Six Sigma Black Belt, Agile, and Prosci Change Management, I blend structured delivery discipline with adaptive leadership. I am currently completing an MBA and a Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice, further strengthening my ability to address organisational performance and systemic challenges.
Alongside executive leadership, I am an accomplished author and creator of the ValCoRE™ framework (Values, Consciousness, Resilience, and Evolution). My published works and leadership programs help executives decode values, master power, and lead with authenticity. I also design and deliver practical programs such as “How to Create a Problem-Solving Culture and Communicate with Precision and Purpose”, equipping leaders and teams with actionable tools for cultural change and strategic communication.
Career Highlights
Across my career, I have led transformation in high-stakes environments where stability, trust, and progress were on the line. My work has spanned nation-shaping infrastructure, critical public safety, regulatory reform, and global operations.
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Building for the future
Directed large-scale infrastructure programs that connected communities, strengthened resilience, and lifted national capability.
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Restoring trust
Brought stability to disrupted organisations by resetting governance, repairing culture, and embedding values-driven leadership that restored confidence with stakeholders and the public.
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Protecting communities
Oversaw the continuity of life-critical systems during times of crisis, ensuring essential services remained reliable in the face of floods, pandemics, and political volatility.
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Leading global transformation
Steered complex operational turnarounds during mergers and acquisitions, embedding continuous improvement principles across international operations to lift performance, compliance, and resilience.
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Driving accountability and sustainability
Chaired governance and sustainability reforms that aligned financial discipline, ESG priorities, and risk frameworks with the highest standards of transparency and trust.
Portfolio Leadership Experience
I have been accountable for leading high-performing teams and delivering outcomes across diverse portfolios that shape organisational resilience and long-term public value. My experience spans:
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Corporate Services
Finance, HR, ICT, procurement, facilities, fleet, health and safety, customer service, complaints, licensing, and investigations.
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Regulatory Reform
Designing and embedding frameworks for finance, compliance, complaints, and policy implementation, including system-wide best practice reviews.
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Business Transformation
Driving digital uplift, operational excellence, process maturity, and systems integration, while strengthening culture, capability, and workforce performance.
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Governance, Risk, and Strategy
Leading enterprise risk management, strategic planning, and organisational assurance.
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Infrastructure and Sustainability
Delivering critical infrastructure, asset management, and environmental initiatives that align with community and industry needs.
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Data, Security, and Performance
Strengthening analytics, cybersecurity, and organisational reporting to enable informed decision-making and resilience.
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People and Culture
Building and leading teams through disruption and transformation, restoring trust, uplifting capability, and embedding values-driven leadership to create high-performing, engaged workforces.
Julie Dimmick Is The Creator of ValCoRE™
Decode Values. Evolve Leadership. Transform Systems.
An advanced framework evolving from the foundations of Spiral Dynamics and the bio-psychosocial development theory pioneered by Dr. Clare W. Graves. Building on more than a decade of deep study and application of Gravesian models, Julie has transformed these concepts into a next-generation approach that integrates values, consciousness, resilience, and evolution for the complexities of modern leadership and change.
An experienced executive strategist, transformation leader, and values analyst, Julie has worked across public, private, and regulatory sectors, guiding leaders, teams, and organisations through periods of high-stakes change. Her expertise spans leadership development, cultural transformation, governance, and strategic reform; always anchored in understanding how values drive behaviour, decision-making, and performance.
Julie’s career has included senior leadership and advisory roles in corporate services, business transformation, and program management. Her work has shaped policies, restructured teams, and delivered sustainable change in politically sensitive and high-complexity environments.
Holding certifications in governance, executive leadership, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, Agile, Prosci Change Management, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Julie combines academic rigour with practical application. Through ValCoRE™, she continues to evolve and expand the principles of Spiral Dynamics, delivering tools, training, and insights that help individuals and organisations navigate disruption, unlock human potential, and lead with purpose in a rapidly shifting world.
Books & Publications
I’m currently writing two books, with several more in development. My work explores public sector transformation, values-driven leadership, and navigating complexity as a senior executive.
The Trump Effect
What one man reveals about how the world evolved.
The Menopause Revolution
Breaking Silence, Changing Systems.
Julie’s clarity and composure in complex reform environments is unmatched.
~Senior Government Stakeholder
A deeply strategic thinker who delivers, with grace.
~Former Ministerial Advisor
