Shape the future of Queenslandￂ﾿s finances as Executive Director, Fiscal Policy. You will lead expert advice on the State Budget, fiscal sustainability, balance sheet strategy, financial governance, superannuation policy and whole-of-government banking.

You will influence major decisions, guide system-wide reform and build trusted relationships across government. This is a rare opportunity to combine executive leadership, economic insight and public policy impact at the centre of Queensland Government decision-making.

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- Shape the State Budget and Queensland's long-term fiscal direction

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- Lead a high-performing fiscal policy team

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- Influence complex decisions and whole-of-government reform

Your new opportunity

As Executive Director, Fiscal Policy, you will lead work that directly shapes Queensland's financial future. You will provide trusted advice on the State Budget, fiscal sustainability and the State's balance sheet, while guiding policy across financial management, superannuation and whole-of-government banking.

Leading a team of approximately 15, you will work at the centre of government, influence complex decisions and deliver reforms with lasting statewide impact.

In This Role, You Will Impact

Strategic fiscal leadership

- Shape Queensland's fiscal direction through expert advice on the State Budget, fiscal sustainability and the State's long-term financial position.
- Lead stewardship of Queensland's finances, spanning balance sheet strategy, investment and cash management, borrowing, financial governance, superannuation and whole-of-government banking.





Reform and decision-making

- Drive fiscal reform across government, turning complex financial and economic challenges into practical, sustainable policy outcomes.
- Influence decisions at the highest levels through complex negotiations and trusted advice on matters of statewide significance.

People and partnerships

- Lead a high-performing Fiscal Policy team, creating an inclusive, accountable culture focused on capability and Queensland's priorities.
- Build influential partnerships across government, other jurisdictions and key stakeholders to deliver shared strategic outcomes.

What Experience You Will Bring

Executive leadership and delivery You are an experienced executive leader who thrives in complex environments. You can set direction, mobilise people and resources, and turn strategy into results. You lead through change, build capability and empower people to collaborate, grow and deliver. Fiscal, economic and policy expertise

You bring strong expertise in fiscal management and/or public sector economics, translating complex financial, economic and policy issues into explicit, influential advice. Your strategic thinking and sound judgement enable you to navigate ambiguity,



challenge thinking and develop practical solutions to significant issues.

Influence and relationships

You are a credible, influential communicator who builds trust and succeeds in complex stakeholder environments. You bring strong political acumen and the confidence to engage senior leaders, navigate sensitive issues, negotiate effectively and build support for strategic outcomes. Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role, relevant qualifications will be highly regarded.

How To Apply To submit your application, click on the Apply link to provide:

- Your resume detailing relevant experience
- A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in this position and how your knowledge, skills and experience makes you a strong candidate for the role.

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 will remain current for a period of 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706817/26

Closing Date: Friday, 20th November 2026

Occupational group Economics &

- Statistics

📌 Executive Director (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Treasury
📍 Brisbane