David Mackie is the Queensland Public Sector Commissioner. He has over 35 years’ experience in public policy and administration in both central and line agencies, including the last 10 years in chief executive roles.

Prior to being appointed as Public Sector Commissioner in mid 2023, David was the Director-General of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. He has also held senior executive positions with the Department of Justice and Attorney-General, the then Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland, and the then Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.

David’s has also been responsible for leading significant reviews and reforms. David was the Chair of the Integrity Reform Steering Committee that was established to implement recommendations of the Coaldrake review into culture and accountability in the Queensland public sector. He also served as the Secretary of the Queensland Health Payroll System Commission of Inquiry in 2013.

David is currently a member of the ANZSOG Board, the IPPA Council (Qld) and the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council. David was also a Council Member of the National Judicial College of Australia (NJCA) from 2017-23.

As Public Sector Commissioner, David is committed to continually strengthening the capability, integrity and professionalism of Queensland’s largest workforce.

David was awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) for his contribution to public administration as part of the 2025 Australia Day Awards.