About Screen Queensland Screen Queensland is a government-owned company working to make Queensland a global leader for the film and TV industry. As a result of Screen Queensland, the Sunshine State was host to some of the biggest movies of the past decade, including Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Kong: Skull Island, and Thor: Ragnarok. In addition to attracting interstate and international productions to Queensland, the company also fosters homegrown talent in Queensland, investing in the diverse, entertaining, and ground-breaking talent in Queensland; creating jobs, stimulating the economy and upskilling our local industry. Screen Queensland has an ambitious plan for the screen and film industry in Queensland, and Kingston Human Capital helped them find an equally ambitious CEO to steer them towards achieving their vision.
About Coexistence Queensland Coexistence Queensland is a unique statutory body dedicated to fostering sustainable relationships between regional communities, landholders, and the energy and resources sector. The organisation plays a critical role in advancing balanced economic, environmental and social outcomes by facilitating dialogue, sharing knowledge and promoting shared value across Queensland. The appointment of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) marked a strategic investment in strengthening organisational leadership. As a newly established executive position, the COO was integral to aligning operations with Coexistence Queensland’s expanded remit and ensuring the organisation’s structure, culture and stakeholder engagement efforts were equipped for a rapidly evolving policy environment. Kingston Human Capital was engaged as a dedicated executive search partner, supporting the Board and CEO to design and deliver a rigorous national recruitment campaign.
About The Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) Established in 2018, Container Exchange (COEX) is a not-for-profit organisation running Queensland’s Containers for Change Scheme, ensuring that over 3 billion drink bottles don't end up as landfill. The Containers for Change Scheme allows people to return eligible drink containers for a 10 cent refund at over 270 sites across Queensland, reducing container litter and encouraging enterprises to raise funds from donations of container refunds. In addition to the Containers for Change Scheme, COEX promotes recycling and helps the local community from donations to charities, community and sports groups, as well as not-for-profit organisations registered with the scheme.
About The Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a unique government agency that combines property development with specialist planning functions. EDQ has over 20 locations throughout Queensland providing land solutions to help retain existing industry as well as to attract new business investment and development in Queensland.
About The Department of Education The Department of Education required an Executive Director and Chief Procurement Officer to provide strategic leadership across procurement and facilities functions within one of Queensland's largest and most complex public sector environments. The role sat within the Finance, Procurement and Facilities Branch and required an executive capable of leading large-scale procurement strategy, influencing stakeholders across a decentralised operating environment and delivering commercial outcomes aligned with government priorities. Kingston Human Capital was engaged to deliver an end-to-end executive recruitment and selection campaign, including executive search, market mapping, assessment, panel facilitation, reference checking and selection reporting
About The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) sought to appoint an Executive Director responsible for leading significant environmental policy initiatives and investment programs. The role was central to advancing environmental stewardship, innovation and long-term sustainability outcomes across Queensland. This executive leadership position carried responsibility for strategic environmental programs, stakeholder engagement and the administration of major government investment initiatives.
About The Department of Housing and Public Works The Department of Housing and Public Works required a Chief Human Resources Officer capable of operating across a large and complex Queensland Government environment. The role sat within the Department's People and Culture function and required an executive capable of delivering strategic workforce leadership while influencing outcomes across a substantial public sector portfolio. The position extended beyond traditional HR leadership. The successful candidate needed expertise across workforce strategy, organisational transformation, industrial relations, governance, executive influence, workplace health and safety, and public sector accountability.
About The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is responsible for delivering critical transport infrastructure, services and policies across Queensland. The department’s Audit and Risk Committee provides independent oversight of financial integrity, governance, risk management, internal controls and audit processes. Supporting the Director-General, the committee plays an important role in ensuring accountability, transparency and effective decision-making across a complex public sector environment.
About The Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism (DWATSIPM) The Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism (DWATSIPM) plays a critical role in advancing equity, representation and inclusion across Queensland. The department works across women’s policy, multicultural affairs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partnerships and community outcomes. The position of Director-General required an exceptional executive capable of guiding strategic priorities while engaging with diverse stakeholders across government and the community. Kingston Human Capital was engaged to conduct a national executive search to identify and appoint a leader capable of delivering on the department’s vision and long-term objectives.
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