Executive leadership

Mark Cridland joined the Department of Housing in May 2023 and continues in this role for the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works.  He is a highly experienced senior executive with over 30 years of proven leadership experience in large and complex government and private sector organisations.

Mark’s passion and commitment to public service is driven through his view, based on real-world experience at the centre of government, that we can play a fundamental role in creating positive influence and outcomes for all Queenslanders.

Prior to this role, Mark was the Director-General in the Department of Resources (2022–2023) and the Associate Director-General of the Cabinet Office in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (2021–2022). In this role, Mark was responsible for leading policy, intergovernmental relations, cabinet and parliamentary services, and the reform and delivery teams, and for providing high-level strategic policy advice to the Premier and Cabinet.

Mark also held the role of Deputy Director-General (Policy) in the Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet (2018–2021), responsible for providing strategic leadership on economic, social and environment policy and intergovernmental relations.

Mark has also held senior roles in the private sector at KPMG Australia and in the senior executive service for the Queensland and New South Wales governments.

Sarah Amos
Deputy Director-General, Social and Affordable Housing Growth

Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Arts
Graduate Certificate of International and Developmental Economics

Sarah is an experienced senior executive and public policy advisor with diverse professional experience built across more than 20 years working in and for governments across multiple jurisdictions.

Sarah leads the Social and Affordable Housing Growth division of the department, which includes the delivery of QuickStarts Qld and the $2 billion Housing Investment Fund.

Sarah was formerly the Head of Commercial in Queensland Treasury and was responsible for overseeing Treasury’s role in significant commercial and strategic transactions, including partnering with the private sector and advising on the state’s infrastructure investment to support the future needs of Queenslanders.

Sarah’s prior experience includes over a decade in consulting and several years at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and the former Australian Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources in Canberra.

Matthew Nye
A/Deputy Director-General, Housing and Homelessness Services

Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)
Master of Business (Professional Accounting)

Matthew has 30 years of experience in the Queensland Public Service, working in corporate services, shared services and service delivery roles.

Matthew is responsible for leading the development and delivery of innovative housing and homelessness services, driving transformational change to ensure person-centred human service design and delivery across Queensland. He also oversees strategic programs and reforms, embedding First Nations protocols and building the capacity of stakeholders to achieve sustainable housing outcomes.

Matthew has extensive experience and skills in business strategy, service delivery, planning and project delivery to lead organisations through transformational change.

Matthew has held several senior leadership roles, including Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services; Deputy Director-General, Strategy and Corporate Services at the former Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy and the Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors; General Manager at Smart Service Queensland; and Executive Director, Finance Services at Queensland Shared Services.

Danielle McAllister
Deputy Director-General, Policy, Performance and First Nations

Bachelor of Arts (Drama)
Bachelor of Education (Drama and English)
Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management

Danielle joined the department in February 2024 and has over 23 years of frontline and public policy experience.

Danielle leads the Policy, Performance and First Nations division, ensuring a strategic approach to policy, intergovernmental relations, performance, reporting and legislation.

The division regulates services for more than 850 service providers across residential services, residential parks (manufactured homes), retirement villages and community housing providers.

In addition, the Policy, Performance and First Nations division delivers housing and service delivery focused on improving housing outcomes for First Nations peoples and communities.

Danielle has held a range of executive leadership roles in the Queensland Government including Deputy Director-General, Lands and Registrar of Titles in the Department of Resources; Executive Director, Economic Policy in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Assistant Director-General and Executive Director, State Schools Operations in the Department of Education.

Graham Atkins
Deputy Director-General, Public Works

Graham has vast experience in the building and construction industry, spanning a number of decades. Graham has contributed to the Executive Leadership Team in his role as Deputy Director-General since joining the department in July 2011.

In this role, Graham has led the state’s primary building and construction service provider to deliver major projects, building maintenance and facility management services for client agencies and departments.

With offices across Queensland, including regional and remote communities, he has been strongly focused on developing an agile, flexible workforce while driving a ‘customers first’ culture. In addition, Graham has worked collaboratively with industry stakeholders to deliver on key legislative reforms for the building industry.

Graham has held senior executive positions within other government departments, including Deputy Director-General of the Department of Education and Training, where he was responsible for infrastructure planning and delivery.

Andrew Bennett
Deputy Director-General, Queensland Government Procurement

Bachelor of Arts (CompSc)
Master of Business Administration (Strategy & Innovation)
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

Andrew brings 26 years’ experience as a public sector leader, always with a focus on developing strong and productive relationships with stakeholders, peers, industry and partners. Throughout his time with the Queensland Public Service, Andrew has actively sought roles in organisations that help government give back to the community and that make Queensland a stronger and better State for Queenslanders.

Andrew leads the Queensland Government Procurement Division which also includes QFleet, the Queensland Government’s Fleet Manager.

Most recently, Andrew held the post of Executive Director Procurement and Facilities, and Chief Procurement Officer for the Queensland Department of Education with responsibility for purchasing and procurement as well as corporate fleet, facilities and office accommodation, and the utilities/sustainability team.

Andrew’s early career include leadership of corporate services, ICT service delivery, governance and operations with some of Queensland’s largest tertiary education institutions.

Andrew is an active participant and advocate for procurement reform and has a passion for ensuring that the profession is recognised as a critical enabler of service delivery and positive outcomes for Queenslanders.

Tanya Brady
A/Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Member of the Institute of Public Accountants (MIPA)

Tanya has over 20 years of experience working with the Queensland Public Service, with a strong focus on leading and managing financial operations in complex government environments.

Tanya leads the Corporate Services division of the department and is responsible for the strategic leadership of the enabling services that support frontline service delivery. These include finance, procurement, human resources, communications, legal services, information technology and digital services, and the department’s professional standards functions including integrity services, internal audit, corporate governance and risk, planning, and performance.

Tanya brings extensive expertise in finance, strategic leadership, and organisational transformation specialising in State Budgets, financial sustainability, and digital innovation. Tanya has led the department’s financial service function through successive machinery of government changes including oversight and management of resource and asset transfers.

Prior to acting as the Deputy Director-General, Tanya has held senior leadership roles across the sector including Chief Finance Officer, Department of Housing and Public Works and Chief Finance Officer, Department of Resources.