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Our Academic Team

Executive Academic Team

Dr Narelle Whatley

Dr Narelle Whatley

Head of School, Human Services
Narelle is based at the Melbourne campus and brings expertise in Social Work and Community Services as well as academic governance, policy and course management, having recently been the Dean of Acknowledge Education.

Narelle is used to working across multiple states having spent time in all corners of Australia, including Tasmania, Western Australia and even working in the health service on Christmas Island!
Julie Michlmayr

Julie Michlmayr

Head of School, Education
Julie Michlmayr has more than 25 years’ experience in education provision across a wide variety of educational contexts, including 15 years in Early Childhood and Primary Education, 5 years in Vocational Education and 10 years in Higher Education. Before joining Ikon, Julie worked as an Academic and Course Coordinator on TAFE NSW’s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5).

Over her career, Julie has continued her own life-long teaching and learning journey starting with a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Birth-8 years) from the University of Wollongong, a Master of Education (Early Childhood) with a specialisation in Leadership and Management from Torrens University, and a TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from TAFE NSW.