Our structure
The Commission is led by the Queensland Human Rights Commissioner, Scott McDougall. While the Commission is independent of government, it is accountable to the Queensland Parliament through the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice.
The Commissioner is appointed under section 238 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 for a term of no longer than seven years. Commission employees are appointed under the Public Service Act 2008.
Accountability for the Commission's operations under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 resides solely with the Commissioner as the Accountable Officer.
Two committees have been established to support the Commissioner in achieving the strategic goals and operational objectives of the Commission. They are the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Leadership Group. For more information about our leadership teams, see our most recent Annual Report.
The following directorates report directly to the Commissioner:
- Complaint Management
- Community Engagement
- Corporate Services
- Legal, Research and Policy
- Independent Reviews and Special Projects.
Complaint Management
The Director of Complaint Management has program responsibility for the provision of complaint management services throughout the state.
Community Engagement
The Director of Community Engagement has program responsibility for the statewide provision of training and engagement activities, marketing, and communications. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Coordinator also reports to this directorate, as do our three regional offices in Rockhampton, Townsville and Cairns.
Regional offices all deliver complaint management services, training, and community engagement.
Corporate Services
This directorate leads and manages the Commission’s administrative, financial, human resource, information technology, facilities and governance services.
Legal, Research and Policy
The Legal, Research and Policy team is led by the Deputy Commissioner. This directorate develops human rights policy, provides legal services and support to complaint management, and writes submissions and policy advice.
Independent Reviews & Special Projects
This team conducts major reviews and special projects that focus on effecting systemic change.
