Lead Queensland's food safety future as Chief Executive Officer of Safe Food Production Queensland.

Reporting to the Chair and Board, you will drive strategic transformation, strengthen regulatory excellence, and position Queensland as a national leader in primary production and processing food safety regulation.

This is a rare opportunity to lead organisational, cultural and operational change while influencing government, industry and national stakeholders to shape the future of food safety.

As the head of an independent statutory body, you will provide visionary leadership, strong governance and commercial acumen, and inspire high performance to protect public health, support industry confidence and enhance Queensland's reputation in domestic and global markets.

Job details

Safe Food Production Queensland is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through a new era of strategic transformation and innovation. This is a rare opportunity to shape Queensland's national leadership in food safety, influencing the future of regulatory excellence, public health, and industry competitiveness.

As CEO, you will sit at the intersection of public trust, food production, and market innovation. Reporting to the Chair and Board, you will lead the development and implementation of a transformational strategy designed to strengthen Safe Food Production Queensland's regulatory impact and position Queensland as a national leader in food safety assurance.

You will:

• Drive strategic transformation to position Safe Food Production Queensland for future challenges and opportunities.
• Lead organisational, structural and cultural evolution to deliver purpose-driven impact.
• Influence government, industry and national stakeholders to shape food safety reform and innovation.

Safe Food Production Queensland is a statutory body established under the Food Production (Safety) Act 2000. Its mission is to promote and protect food safety in primary production and processing, ensuring Queensland's produce meets national standards and earns the confidence of consumers and markets alike.

This role demands a visionary, strategic and influential leader with a record of executive success in complex organisations. You will bring exceptional governance and financial acumen, as well as deep stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to inspire cultural alignment and performance.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to drive transformation and shape Queensland's food safety future.

For further information and to apply please visit: www.luminarypartners.com.au/safe-food

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to: Jane Ellis, Managing Partner, Luminary, on 0411 600 129

General inquiries to: luminary@luminarypartners.com.au

Applications close: Midnight 30 August 2026

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SFPQ698363 CEO Chief Executive Officer (30005) - RD (PDF, 254KB)
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