Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Queensland appoints 10 new Directors-General

The Queensland Government has confirmed the appointment of 10 new Directors-General, with a further 12 to remain in their current roles.

The Government says the appointments will ensure a mix of experience and continuity with new energy.

The appointments were announced following consultation with newly sworn-in Ministers of the Crisafulli Government.

New appointments include:

  • John Sosso, Director-General of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning;
  • Dr David Rosengren, Director-General of Queensland Health;
  • Trish O’Callaghan, Acting Director-General of the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (from 11 November).

The following will be Acting Directors-General, until permanent appointments can be made:

  • David Mackie, Acting Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet;
  • Rachel Crossland, Acting Director-General of Queensland Treasury;
  • Initially Kate Connors, followed by Brigita Cunnington, Acting Director-General of the Department of Justice;
  • Sharon Schimming, Acting Director-General of the Department of Education;
  • Kathy Parton, Acting Director-General of the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism;
  • Ben Klaassen, Acting Director-General of the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (until 11 November);
  • Rob Seiler, Acting Director-General of the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety;
  • Steven Koch, Acting Director-General of the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business.

The following will continue as Directors-General or Commissioners:

  • Peter McKay, Department of Finance, Trade, Employment and Training;
  • Graham Fraine, Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development;
  • Stephan Gollschewski, Queensland Police Service;
  • Paul Stewart, Queensland Corrective Services;
  • Bob Gee, Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support;
  • Sally Stannard, Department of Transport and Main Roads;
  • Linda Dobe, Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers;
  • Steve Smith, Queensland Fire Department;
  • Mark Cridland, Department of Housing and Public Works;
  • Graeme Bolton, Department of Primary Industries;
  • Andrew Hopper, Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games;
  • David Mackie, Public Sector Commissioner (following the permanent appointment of Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet).

Premier Crisafulli thanked the outgoing Directors-General for their service to Queensland. 

“With 10 new Directors-General to be appointed, working closely with 12 continuing in their roles, Queensland will benefit from a mix of continuity and new energy to deliver a Fresh Start for Queensland,” Premier Crisafulli said.

“New Directors-General will be appointed in consultation with Ministers, over coming weeks.

“We thank all Directors-General for their leadership and commitment to our state.”

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