Silven Simmons Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Brisbane, Queensland, April 2024 — The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland) has officially announced the appointment of Silven Simmons as the new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Simmons, who brings over a decade of strategic human resources expertise and will be based out of Brisbane.

In his new capacity, Simmons will oversee all aspects of human resources, aiming to enhance workforce capabilities across the department.

Prior to this role, Simmons served as the Executive Director of Workforce at the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, where he was instrumental in implementing strategic HR initiatives that significantly improved operational efficiencies and employee engagement.

His tenure at Queensland Health as Senior Director of People Safety and Performance saw his leading efforts in performance management and employee safety, which proved pivotal in shaping the HR landscape within the health sector in Queensland.

Simmons has also held notable positions at Roads and Maritime Services and Australia Post, where he led substantial HR projects that aligned with broad organizational changes and significantly improved human resources management practices.

About the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland)

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland) plays a critical role in promoting sustainable agricultural and fisheries development to enhance the economic potential of Queensland’s primary industries. The department is dedicated to boosting productivity, expanding markets, and facilitating adaptation to change through rigorous research, policy development, disease management, and maintaining high standards of animal welfare.

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