David Mackie PSM has been appointed as the Director-General of Queensland’s Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning for a five-year term, commencing 17 August.
Mr Mackie has served as Queensland Public Sector Commissioner since 2023 and previously led the Department of Justice and Attorney-General as Director-General from 2015 to 2023. He has also held senior executive roles across justice, governance and public policy portfolios and has led significant whole-of-government reform initiatives.
Premier David Crisafulli said Mr Mackie brought more than 35 years of public sector experience, including over a decade in chief executive roles across the Queensland Government.
“David Mackie is one of Queensland’s most experienced and accomplished public sector leaders, with a proven track record of delivering reform, strengthening governance and leading large, complex organisations,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“David’s commitment to excellence in public administration and delivery of outcomes for Queenslanders will be invaluable as we continue to drive economic growth, infrastructure delivery and planning reform across the State.
“As this portfolio is responsible for delivering the Olympic Infrastructure needed for 2032 and beyond, David will be instrumental in building Queensland’s future.”
