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Executive Director
Distribution Consumer and Innovation; Energy; Qld Treasury; Brisbane City
Shape Queensland's energy future as the Executive Director, Distribution, Consumer and Innovation. Lead strategies to deliver affordable, sustainable energy solutions while driving innovation, consumer empowerment, and the seamless integration of renewable energy resources for the benefit of Queensland households and businesses.
• Lead Queensland’s energy transition strategy.
• Shape cutting-edge consumer energy solutions.
• Build impactful stakeholder collaborations.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Executive |
| Classification | SES2(H) |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/644538/25 |
| Closing date | 07-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Kaitlyn Stutz |
| Contact details | Ph: 0423 984 377 Access the National Relay Service |
Queensland Treasury have an exciting 12-month opportunity as the Executive Director, Distribution, Consumer and Innovation. In the role you will help shape Queensland's energy future in this pivotal leadership role by leading a specialist team responsible for creating policies and strategies that ensure affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy supply across the state. You will oversee vital areas such as consumer-facing energy policy, the integration of Consumer Energy Resources (CER), and regional pricing mechanisms. This is an opportunity to drive a significant sectoral transformation, making Queensland a leader in renewable energy integration while addressing cost-of-living pressures for consumers.
Your expertise will help establish and execute consumer and distribution policies supporting Queensland's energy transition. By innovating processes, engaging stakeholders, and embedding new energy solutions such as rooftop solar and electric vehicle integration, you will greatly influence Queensland's clean energy future. Deliver impact in a role that combines strategic leadership with a focus on technical excellence and community outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Provide high-quality strategic advice to senior leadership on consumer, distribution, and retail energy policies to support affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy supply.
- Lead the development and implementation of programs, regulatory frameworks, and consumer-driven strategies that support Queensland energy users.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to increase Consumer Energy Resources adoption and effectively integrate these resources into the energy system.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including government-owned corporations, consumer advocacy groups, and regulated entities.
- Represent Queensland Treasury at critical forums, ensuring departmental and stakeholder interests are promoted effectively.
- Oversee the delivery of portfolio commitments aligned with Queensland's energy goals, ensuring delivery within budget and achieving service standards.
What experience you will bring:
- Extensive experience and expertise across the public, private, or not-for-profit sectors, with a strong focus on strategy, policy implementation, and client outcomes.
- Proven ability to lead and drive change within complex organisational environments.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of building confident and capable teams.
- Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders, government agencies, and industry players to foster collaboration and consensus-driven results.
- A commitment to innovation and delivering sustainable consumer-centred energy solutions that address long-term community and business needs.
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/644538/25
Closing Date: Monday, 7th July 2025
Further information
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