Julia Griffith, PSM

Director

Julia joined the board in May 2021 after an outstanding career in public service, including areas highly relevant to Kids Under Cover. Julia served as Deputy Commissioner and Acting Commissioner for the Victorian Public Sector Commission and as a senior executive in the Victorian Public Service (VPS) for the past 20 years. During this time, she was responsible for providing quality portfolio advice to a range of Ministers, leading and overseeing justice portfolios including Corrections, Youth Justice, Police, Aboriginal Justice, Crime Prevention, Victims, Working with Children Check, Asset Confiscation, Infringements and Road Safety.

Julia was awarded the Public Service Medal, Victoria in 2018 for outstanding public service to youth justice & correctional services. She is also an IPAA Victorian Fellow – awarded for outstanding contribution to public administration.

Julia is keen to assist Kids Under Cover make even more impact for vulnerable young people as a key partner with the Victorian Government.