Deputy Commissioner, Public Sector Commission

Kingston Human Capital is proud to partner with the Public Sector Commission (PSC) to appoint a Deputy Commissioner, Delivery and Performance.

The Public Sector Commission is the Queensland Government's central agency for public sector workforce strategy, capability and performance. It provides leadership, advice and services to support a modern, ethical, and inclusive public sector. The PSC works closely with departments and agencies to build a skilled, mobile and high-performing workforce. It is responsible for executive recruitment, employment policy, diversity and inclusion, strategic workforce planning and performance monitoring.

As the Deputy Commissioner, Delivery and Performance within the PSC, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering the Queensland Government's vision of a high-performing, future-focused public sector.

Reporting directly to the Public Sector Commissioner, you will lead a newly formed division focused on performance outcomes, digital enablement, public sector capability and governance reform. You will oversee programs and services that support the sector in delivering better services to Queenslanders while embedding a client-centric, outcomes-focused culture.

The Commission's reform agenda reflects key government priorities:

• Restoring integrity and capability across government
• Delivering services that work for Queenslanders
• Supporting the capability, leadership and performance of the public sector workforce.

Your role will be instrumental in leading delivery and performance improvements that enable agencies to meet these commitments.

Key Responsibilities

As Deputy Commissioner, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Delivery and Performance Division
• Drive high quality client outcomes by embedding performance excellence and practice improvement
• Provide trusted and influential advice to Chief Executives and senior stakeholders on executive employment, reform implementation and capability uplift
• Lead the sector's approach to digital, data and automation initiatives including ELIS, MOHRI and Working for Queensland
• Build enduring relationships across agencies to navigate change, including Machinery of Government transitions
• Ensure that insights, evidence and data are leveraged to inform policy and strategic direction
• Lead a team of senior executives to deliver measurable performance improvements while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion and innovation
• Oversee workforce planning, talent development and succession strategies to build a resilient leadership pipeline.

About You

You are a future focussed leader who thrives in complex, reform driven environments. Your ability to deliver outcomes across a whole-of-government agenda will set you apart.

You will bring:

• Deep experience in leading reform and transformation within large-scale public or private sector organisations
• A strong record of providing trusted advice to senior executives and boards
• Proven ability to lead systems, strategy, people and culture
• A sophisticated understanding of governance, public administration and workforce performance
• Demonstrated expertise in navigating politically sensitive or high-stakes environments
• Experience leading digital innovation, data transformation or strategic human resource functions is highly desirable
• Tertiary qualifications in public administration, law, business or a relevant field will be highly regarded.

How to Apply

The Queensland Government is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of all ages and identities.

For more information on inclusion and diversity, visit

To be considered for this role, please submit:

• Your current CV
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing your suitability for the role, including relevant experience, motivation and alignment with our values

For a confidential discussion, contact Gerard Kerr on or via email at

For more information about the role, visit:

Applications close midnight, Wednesday, 3 December 2025.