Julie Birmingham

Julie Birmingham is an experienced educational leader currently serving as the First Assistant Secretary in the Teaching and Learning Division of the Australian Government Department of Education since October 2020. Prior to this role, Julie held the position of First Assistant Secretary in the National System and Performance Division within the Schools Group. Additional experience includes serving as Acting First Assistant Secretary for National Reform Directions in Schools and as Acting Group Manager for the National Policy and Data Reform Group at the Department of Education. Julie's earlier roles involved managing payment integrity for child care services and overseeing transitions and engagement strategies in early childhood and child care.