Deputy Director General Primary Industries Management

What Success Looks Like
Success in this role will be measured not only by organisational outcomes, but by the strength and sustainability of Queensland's primary industries sector.
You Will
Provide strategic advice to government on industry priorities and opportunities.
Drive delivery of the department's primary industries agenda.
Strengthen connections between policy, research, innovation and industry outcomes.
Support the commercialisation of research and emerging technologies.
Build strong partnerships across industry, government, research institutions and regional communities.
Position Queensland as a recognised leader in primary industries innovation and research.
Advance long-term prosperity through implementation of the Prosper 2050 vision.
You will also help foster a culture that values collaboration, evidence-based decision making and practical solutions to complex challenges.
About You
You are an accomplished executive leader with the ability to operate confidently across complex stakeholder environments, balancing strategic vision with practical delivery. You understand the critical contribution primary industries make to Queensland's economy and communities, and you bring a genuine appreciation for the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.
Whether your background sits within government, industry, research, science, agribusiness or a related field, you will have demonstrated experience leading largescale, complex portfolios and translating strategy into meaningful outcomes.
You Will Be Recognised For Your Ability To
Lead through complexity and change.
Influence across government, industry and research sectors.
Build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Navigate competing priorities and emerging issues.
Deliver outcomes through collaboration and partnership.
Lead high-performing teams focused on long-term impact.
Regional Queensland candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why This Role Matters
Few executive opportunities provide the breadth of influence offered by this role.
From helping shape industry policy and investment decisions, to driving research, innovation and commercial outcomes, this position sits at the intersection of government leadership and industry advancement.
It is an opportunity to contribute to the future prosperity of Queensland, strengthen industries that underpin primary industries and help guide one of the state's most important economic sectors through its next chapter.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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Work arrangement
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