Our Director-General and executives

Deputy Director-General, Early Childhood

As Deputy Director-General for Early Childhood, Tania leads the development and implementation of policy, funding and regulatory frameworks to ensure all children from birth to 8 years are engaged in high-quality programs and services that support learning and development, and successful transitions.

Deputy Director-General, Schools and Student Support

As Deputy Director-General, Schools and Student Support, Stacie provides visionary, values-based leadership and management to inspire equity, excellence and continuous improvement in education delivery across Queensland.

Deputy Director-General, School and Regional Operations and Performance

Deputy Director-General, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships

As Deputy Director-General for First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Phillip is responsible for improving education outcomes for Aboriginal students and Torres Strait Islander students. Partnering with Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, the division provides leadership, high-level advice and direction on effective and appropriate policies, services and programs for both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific and mainstream program areas.

Deputy Director-General, Infrastructure Services

As the Deputy Director-General of Infrastructure Services, Nick is responsible for driving delivery of one of our highest priorities—education infrastructure. The infrastructure portfolio is responsible for building, maintaining, improving and renewing critical education facilities to support positive outcomes for young Queenslanders.

Deputy Director-General, People, Information and Communication Services

As Deputy Director-General for People, Information and Communication Services, Megan provides leadership and oversight for the department’s human resources, information and technologies, and strategic communication and engagement. She has a strong commitment to the delivery of strategic goals in partnership with staff, communities and stakeholders, in order to build a diverse, capable and confident workforce and provide services that are responsive to changes in how we learn, work and live.

Deputy Director-General, Policy, Performance, International and Intergovernmental

As the Deputy Director-General for Policy, Performance, International and Intergovernmental, Kathleen leads a strategic approach to the portfolio’s policy, intergovernmental relations, performance, legislation, monitoring, reporting, and governance functions across early childhood, schooling and racing, at a whole-of-government and national level.

Assistant Director-General, Finance, Procurement and Facilities, and Chief Finance Officer

As Assistant Director-General and Chief Finance Officer, Duncan provides strategic financial advice to the department's chief executive and has overall leadership of finance strategy, functions and systems. Duncan also leads procurement, fleet and facilities management services.

Deputy Director-General, Arts Queensland