Director-General - Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Damien Walker was appointed Director-General of Queensland’s Department of the Premier and Cabinet in late 2024, bringing more than 20 years of senior public sector leadership experience.
Previously Chief Executive of South Australia’s Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Damien has held senior roles across government, specialising in economic development, infrastructure, strategy and public policy.
His achievements include leading Queensland’s delivery of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and driving economic growth and job creation. Damien is passionate about gender equity, preventing domestic and family violence, and creating opportunities for First Nations people.
