Our people
Our Minister
David Janetzki MP
David is the Queensland Treasurer, Minister for Energy, and Minister for Home Ownership.
As Queensland Treasurer, David is responsible for fostering a strong and stable taxation and regulatory system, creating an economic environment for growth, and providing an open door for investment. As Energy Minister, he is tasked with delivering an energy system that is affordable, reliable and sustainable, while facilitating private sector investment in new energy infrastructure balanced with public ownership of existing assets.
Before entering politics in 2016 as the Member for Toowoomba South, David had two decades of professional experience in law and banking. He held senior leadership positions at Queensland-based People First Bank (previously Heritage Bank), including as General Counsel. This experience drives him, as Queensland’s first ever Home Ownership Minister, to create opportunities for those wanting to own their own home to achieve their dream. Prior to this, he practised at a leading law firm in Brisbane and a Fortune 500 company in London.
Passionate about the power of economic advancement to improve social outcomes, David was a founding director of the Toowoomba-based social enterprise Vanguard Laundry. David has also served as a director on the Board of Opera Queensland and the Empire Theatres Foundation, and has chaired the Southern Downs Regional Council Audit and Risk Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Queensland and an Associate in Music (Piano) from the AMEB. He is married to opera singer Mel, who has performed internationally. Together they have three children. He loves cricket and playing the piano.
Our Executive Leadership Team
Rachel Crossland
Acting Under Treasurer
Rachel commenced as the acting Under Treasurer in November 2024.
Prior to this appointment she served as Deputy Under Treasurer, Industry, Investment and Commercial. Rachel has an extensive background in policy development and has delivered innovative solutions to complex challenges across the Queensland, Australian and Irish public sectors, such as Queensland’s economic strategy and the state’s economic recovery response during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rachel’s experience includes leading the Future Economy Taskforce in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, as well as strategy, economic and industry policy teams in Treasury and departments related to resources, energy and agriculture.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economic History and Political Science, a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, and is a Wolfensohn Scholarship attendee at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
Helen Dogan
Deputy Under Treasurer, Social, Intergovernmental and Corporate
Helen was appointed Deputy Under Treasurer in August 2024. She is a senior executive with over 20 years’ experience in government having worked across a range of portfolios including Treasury, Agriculture and Fisheries, Health and Energy in policy and financial roles. In Treasury, Helen has most recently led the Social Policy and Industry Policy teams which work in close partnership with key government agencies to provide strategic economic and fiscal policy advice to government.
Dennis Molloy
Deputy Under Treasurer, Economics and Fiscal
Dennis was appointed Deputy Under Treasurer in May 2021. He has extensive experience in both the Queensland and Australian governments in economics and public policy, with a particular interest in policies that drive economic growth and achieve fiscal sustainability. Dennis has had key roles in the delivery of Queensland budgets since 2010‒11.
Drew Ellem
Head of Strategic Policy
Drew was appointed Head of Strategic Policy in December 2021. In addition to a range of senior executive positions in Treasury, Drew has undertaken senior executive roles in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of Education. He currently has responsibility for leading strategic policy issues and Treasury’s Cabinet Legislation and Liaison Office and Strategic Communications functions. Drew is also a Director of the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority and Queensland Treasury Holdings Pty Ltd.
Cameron McLeod
Acting Deputy Under Treasurer, Industry, Investment and Commercial
Cameron was appointed Acting Deputy Under Treasurer, Industry, Investment and Commercial in November 2024. With over 20 years’ experience in Queensland and Australian government agencies, Cameron has worked across energy, water and transport policy areas, negotiated commercial transactions involving the government and private sectors, and advised on large infrastructure projects. He has also worked closely with Queensland Government owned commercial businesses.
Simon McKee
Commissioner of Queensland Revenue Office and Registrar of the State Penalties Enforcement Registry
Simon was appointed Commissioner and Registrar in August 2023. He has extensive strategic leadership experience in the public sector, including in Treasury and revenue offices, and leading large-scale operational and technical functions. Simon has also led the successful delivery of significant transformation and innovation programs. Most recently, as Deputy Commissioner, Operations and Enforcement Group, Simon led the delivery of client services for all state revenue, debt and grants, and technology functions.
Carlye Sycz
Acting Deputy Under Treasurer, Energy and Climate
Carlye was appointed Acting Deputy Under Treasurer in November 2024 following her previous position as Deputy Director-General, Climate in the former Department of Energy and Climate. Her extensive Queensland Government experience spans strategic policy development, program implementation and stakeholder engagement across economic and social portfolios including in the resources and energy sectors, as well as in emergency management and First Nations community development.
Last updated: 20 November 2024