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Executive Director
Office of Chief Digital and Information Officer; Digital and Data; Queensland Revenue Office; Brisbane
Lead the digital future of Queensland Revenue Office (QRO) as our new Executive Director, Business Innovation. You will shape an enterprise-wide portfolio spanning digital and data planning, business innovation, automation and information security. Working with senior leaders across QRO, Queensland Treasury, government and other jurisdictions, you will turn emerging technology into practical, trusted services that improve experiences for the community and workforce. This is a rare opportunity to build future organisational capability and shape the way QRO provides digital services for clients and our workforce.
· Shape the digital, data and innovation strategy
· Lead automation, information security and enterprise architecture
· Influence major projects and deliver public value at scale
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | IT & Telecommunications |
| Classification | SES2(Lw) |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/704723/26 |
| Closing date | 13-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 5 years with possible extension |
| Contact person | David Black |
| Contact details | Ph: 0409 613 004 Access the National Relay Service |
Your new opportunity
Bring your vision, influence and digital leadership to Queensland Revenue Office (QRO) and help shape how we serve Queensland. In this newly created role as the Executive Director, Business Innovation, you will lead the portfolio that connects digital and data planning, business innovation, information security and automation.
You will work across QRO and Queensland Treasury, and with government and interstate partners, to translate emerging possibilities into trusted, systemic organisational capabilities. Your leadership will build future organisational capability and shape the way QRO provides digital services for clients and our workforce.
In this role, you will:
- Set strategy and direction: lead the Digital and Data Business Innovation Division and develop QRO's innovation portfolio, digital plans, automation capability and enterprise architecture.
- Guide investment and change: provide strategic direction and specialist advice for major projects, organisational change and emerging digital and data opportunities.
- Turn innovation into value: identify, test and demonstrate emerging technologies that support innovative approaches to delivering QRO services.
- Influence across boundaries: build trusted relationships with QRO executives and government stakeholders, lead high-level negotiations and represent QRO in Queensland Government and interjurisdictional forums.
- Advise senior leaders: support the QRO Senior Executive Team with clear, forward-looking advice on digital and data capabilities, risks and opportunities.
What experience you will bring:
Digital strategy and architecture: a record of success leading digital and data plans, roadmaps and enterprise architecture in complex organisations.
Technology expertise: high-level expertise in digital and data technologies, emerging technologies and contemporary digital service models.
Innovation leadership: a proven track record leading innovation functions across complex organisations and converting ideas into practical outcomes.
Information security: substantial experience applying information security standards within complex organisational environments.
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 make 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/704723/26
Closing Date: Friday, 13th November 2026
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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