Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Partner with the CEO to drive Queensland's global trade and investment future

Senior executive role shaping Queensland's trade and investment agenda

Drive economic growth by leading TIQ's corporate and global operations

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency. With a presence in 27 locations across 18 international markets and 8 regional Queensland, TIQ connects local businesses with global opportunities, attracts sustainable investment, and strengthens economic partnerships.

TIQ's purpose is to grow international trade and investment, attract global talent, and position Queensland as a destination of choice for students, investors, and businesses. Guided by core values of ambition, accountability, client focus, empowerment, and respect, this organisation plays a key role in driving the Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy to make Queensland an even better place for its citizens and businesses.

As Queensland prepares for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, TIQ is uniquely placed to leverage this once-in-a-generation opportunity to promote our state on the global stage, boost exports, grow investment, and support job creation.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Deputy CEO is the agency's most senior corporate executive and leads TIQ's critical corporate and operational functions including Finance, ICT, HR, Legal, Governance, Risk, Procurement, Strategy, and Performance. This role is focused on ensuring the organisation operates with discipline, integrity, and remains delivery-focused.

The Deputy CEO plays a pivotal role in aligning TIQ's people, systems, and operations with its Strategic Plan. This includes:

• Driving organisational performance, reform, and digital uplift to enable trade and investment growth.
• Leading corporate services to ensure robust governance, compliance, and accountability.
• Partnering with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to deliver Queensland Government trade and investment priorities.
• Shaping whole-of-government strategies and providing policy advice to Ministers, the Premier, and senior officials.
• Building enduring stakeholder relationships across government, industry, and international partners.

This role is central to advancing Queensland's economic prosperity by ensuring TIQ has the capability, agility, and leadership to deliver on strategic priorities such as growing exports, attracting foreign direct investment, enabling renewable energy transition, and building a skilled workforce for the future.

You are a proven senior executive who thrives in complex, high-profile environments. With experience leading large corporate and operational functions, ideally in government or globally connected organisations, you bring:

• Deep knowledge of trade, investment, economic development, and Queensland's sectoral strengths.
• Strong governance, risk, and compliance expertise.
• Exceptional leadership capability, able to inspire high-performing executive teams and drive organisational reform.
• Outstanding political judgement and stakeholder engagement skills, including working with Boards, Ministers, and central agencies.
• A global outlook, with international literacy and understanding of Australia's trade and diplomatic relationships.

With a resilient, decisive, and values-driven approach, you will be committed to and excited by the opportunity to help shape Queensland's economic future and leave a lasting impact on the State.

This role offers a salary in the range of $266k to $275k TFR, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please visit the detailed candidate page for further information and to apply:

Confidential inquiries to Jane Ellis, Managing Partner, Luminary, via email or phone.

Or, Elena Ryan, Senior Associate, Luminary, via email or phone.

General inquiries to Luminary.

Applications close: Midnight, Sunday 7th September 2025

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