Your new opportunity Queensland Treasury's Industry Policy Division is seeking a visionary leader for the role of Assistant Under Treasurer. You will play a pivotal role in delivering expert advice, analysis, and leadership to support decision-making throughout Cabinet and Budget processes. Leading cross-sector collaborations and driving strategic initiatives, you will champion the delivery of high-quality fiscal and policy outcomes for Government. This is an exciting opportunity to influence Queensland's economic and fiscal future while fostering innovation and growth across industries and communities. As part of Treasury's Senior Leadership Team, you will represent Treasury with industry organisations, Queensland Government agencies, and other keystakeholders, advising on critical issues of statewide significance. Your leadership and governance capabilities will strengthen Treasury's capacity to respond to complex challenges while supporting public sector innovation and achieving the Government's strategic priorities. In this role, you will: - Provide authoritative advice and analysis to senior executives, government leaders, and stakeholders, including the Treasurer and Cabinet Budget Review Committee, on fiscal and economic performance in Queensland. - Lead cross-sector collaboration to implement whole-of-government initiatives and drive innovative, responsible fiscal policy outcomes. - Represent Queensland Treasury in complex negotiations and high-level consultations with industry, government bodies, and external organisations. - Build and develop strong, highly capable teams to deliver notable improvements and foster Treasury's continual development. - Manage critical partnerships across government, industry, and communities in alignment with Queensland's overarching objectives for good jobs, better services, and a great lifestyle. What experience you will bring: Demonstrating strong leadership, strategic insight, and collaborative skills, you will possess: - Proven success as a leader in large and complex organisations, showcasing outstanding leadership and management capabilities. - High-level political acumen with the ability to forge and sustain strategic partnerships. - Expertise in developing and implementing significant cross-sector policy initiatives. - In-depth knowledge of government processes, including Cabinet, budget deliberations, and associated activities. - Recognised capability in delivering sound and precise fiscal advice and analysis. - An exceptional ability to navigate a changing environment with agility, integrity, and ethical foresight. - Excellent achievement-driven engagement, communication, and negotiation skills. 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 makes 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 to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/675756/26 Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
