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At the Executive Director, you will lead Queensland Treasury's Office of Social Impact and shape one of Queensland's most significant initiatives in social enterprise and impact investment by driving innovative approaches that create positive outcomes for Queensland communities.

Working at the intersection of government policy, investment, philanthropy and social enterprise, you will influence state-wide priorities, cultivate high-value partnerships and provide trusted advice to senior government decision-makers. This unique executive leadership opportunity offers the chance to build sector capability, foster innovation and deliver meaningful social and economic outcomes while leading a high-performing team at the centre of Queensland's social impact agenda.

In this role, you will:

Lead strategy and program delivery:

- Lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of the Office of Social Impact and the design, implementation and ongoing success of the Social Entrepreneurs Fund.
- Drive the development and implementation of Queensland's social enterprise and impact investment roadmap.

Build influential partnerships

- Establish and strengthen high-value partnerships across government, industry, philanthropy and the social enterprise sector.
- Represent Treasury at senior forums and influence collaborative approaches to complex social and economic challenges.

Provide executive leadership and advice

- Deliver trusted strategic advice to the Treasurer, Under Treasurer and senior executives on significant policy and investment matters.
- Lead a high-performing team and oversee governance, procurement and key stakeholder relationships.

What experience you will bring:

Strategic leadership and influence

- Exceptional leadership capability with demonstrated success leading through complexity, consultation and change.




- Advanced political acumen and the ability to build credibility and influence at senior levels.

Sector knowledge and stakeholder engagement

- Proven success establishing strategic relationships across the social enterprise, impact investing or comparable sectors.
- Strong experience leveraging partnerships to deliver coordinated, high-impact outcomes.

Innovation and performance

- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, continuous improvement and organisational performance.
- A strong track record delivering complex programs, achieving results and leading with integrity.

Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role, relevant qualifications will be highly regarded.

Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process.

We welcome applicants to share with the hiring manager any health condition, disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 11 August 2026

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Queensland Treasury is dedicated to delivering prosperity for Queenslanders now and into the future. We pursue this through our strategic priorities to:





- support economic growth, job creation and fiscal strength
- improve services for Queenslanders
- ensure safe, productive and fair workplaces.

Our remit encompasses a range of critical functions including:

- administering grants and collecting taxes
- providing economic and commercial advice to government
- keeping workplaces protected and fair through the Office of Industrial Relations.

Key responsibilities

- Preparing the state budget
- Providing financial and economic advice
- Optimising public infrastructure infrastructure investment
- Collecting state revenue
- Administering grants for first home buyers
- Monitoring the performance of the state's commercial businesses
- Keeping Queensland's workplaces healthy, safe and fair

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

Queensland Treasury is dedicated to delivering prosperity for Queenslanders now and into the future. We pursue this through our strategic priorities to:

- support economic growth, job creation and fiscal strength
- improve services for Queenslanders
- ensure safe, productive and fair workplaces.

Our remit encompasses a range of critical functions including:

- administering grants and collecting taxes
- providing economic and commercial advice to government
- keeping workplaces protected and fair through the Office of Industrial Relations.

Key responsibilities

- Preparing the state budget
- Providing financial and economic advice
- Optimising public infrastructure infrastructure investment
- Collecting state revenue
- Administering grants for first home buyers
- Monitoring the performance of the state's commercial businesses
- Keeping Queensland's workplaces healthy, safe and fair

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

What can I earn as an Executive Director

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📌 Executive Director (Brisbane City)
🏢 Department of Queensland Treasury
📍 Brisbane City