Julie de Jong

Julie de Jong was the director of the Innovation Industries Directorate in the Department of Industry and Resources, and had successfully led the Directorate through a period of significant organisational change & developed a strategic focus aligned with the State Government for industry and innovation. She also held management roles within the Office of Aboriginal Economic Development in a variety of locations around the State. Ms de Jong has a good understanding of the concerns within regional communities for sustainable economic opportunities and the need to maximise community benefits from economic strengths.