Julie Ann Pooley

Professor Julie Ann Pooley is an Associate Dean (Psychology, Counselling and Criminology) at Edith Cowan University's School of Arts and Humanities. She holds a PhD in Psychology (2005) and has over three decades of academic and research experience. Her work focuses on resilience in individuals, families, and communities, with notable contributions to mental health, disaster preparedness, and educational pedagogy.

• Education:
  • PhD, Edith Cowan University (2005)
  • Master of Psychology, Edith Cowan University (1998)
  • Post Grad Dip in Psychology, Curtin University (1990)
  • Bachelor of Applied Science, Curtin University (1989)

Her research explores resilience in diverse contexts, including post-disaster communities, healthcare systems, and marginalized populations. Notable themes include trauma responses, family dynamics, and the psychological impacts of pandemics and natural disasters. Professor Pooley has received multiple teaching awards, including the Australian National Award for Excellence in Teaching (2003) and ALTC Citation (2011).

Recent work emphasizes mental health in crisis scenarios, with articles addressing family resilience during the pandemic, bereavement support, and leadership in public sector turmoil. She leads interdisciplinary projects on community resilience, paramedic duty ethics, and flexible work policies.

• Awards:
  • ALTC Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2011)
  • Australian National Award for Excellence in Teaching (2003)

Her grants include SHE Speaks (WA Government, 2025–2026) for intergenerational wellbeing and a 2020 study on flexible work psychological safety. She supervises PhD research on paramedic duty obligations during pandemics and military transition to civilian life.