Governance

Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Steve Gollschewski APM has more than 44 years of experience in policing, disaster management, governance and reform. He started acting in the position on 2 March 2024 and was appointed on 22 April 2024. Steve was previously selected by the Premier of Queensland to be the Special Coordinator for Police and Emergency Services Reform in December 2022, following the Commission of Inquiry into Police Responses to Domestic and Family Violence.

As Special Coordinator, Steve oversaw the Women’s Safety Justice Taskforce, the Commission of Inquiry into Police Responses to Domestic and Family Violence, the Commission of Inquiry into DNA, as well as several associated inquiries, inquests and reviews along with in-flight QPS reforms.

In his role as the former State Disaster Coordinator for Queensland, Steve was the Commander for the operational response to the global COVID-19 pandemic in support of the public health authorities.

He has extensive experience in disaster management and has been responsible for coordinating the Queensland Government response to weather related emergencies including the Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley floods in 2011, flood evacuation of St George in 2012 and Cyclone Oswald in Bundaberg in early 2013. He also coordinated the overall disaster responses to Cyclones Ita, Marcia, Nathan and Debbie along with the state-wide fire responses in 2019 and the severe flooding in southern Queensland during early 2022.

In 2018, Steve led the largest security operation in Australia for the decade as Commander of Operational Sentinel at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. He has also managed the initial QPS planning and preparation for the security of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games 2032.

He has led several reviews and major restructures, including a 2013 restructure of the QPS and the globally leading and recognised QPS Mobile Services Program which delivered over 7,000 smart devices to frontline police.

Steve holds key governance roles on several boards and committees, including the QPS Board of Management and the Demand and Capability Committee.

He is a graduate of the AFP Management of Serious Crime Program, the Leadership in Counterterrorism (LinCT) program, ANZSOG, and is a graduate – and program visiting fellow – of the Australian Institute of Police Management. He has completed post graduate studies in Leadership through Charles Sturt and Harvard universities.

Kevin is a Deputy Commissioner with over 36 years of service across general duties policing, child protection investigations, criminal investigations and specialised squads including Stock and Tactical Crime. He has served in various locations across Queensland including as the officer in charge of the Cherbourg Aboriginal Community.

Emma joined the Queensland Police Service in 2000, initially working as a general duties officer on the Sunshine Coast before specialising as a Surveillance Operative within State Crime Operations Command and as a District Intelligence Officer, South Brisbane District.

Ms Smallhorn Guppy is a senior corporate affairs executive with over 25 years’ experience in strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management across complex, high-profile organisations. She has deep expertise in governance-aligned areas such as brand and reputation risk, issues and crisis management, and regulatory and public affairs. Her career spans executive roles in both corporate and advisory settings, including with global leaders BHP, Royal Dutch Shell, and IBM, as well as ASX-listed companies and government entities. She has advised across multiple geographies including Australia and New Zealand, Asia, the UK, and Europe, and brings strong cross-sector insight spanning technology, resources, infrastructure, energy, and government.

Ms Smallhorn Guppy is known for her ability to navigate sensitive stakeholder environments, manage strategic risk, and protect and enhance corporate reputation in times of change or scrutiny. She brings sound judgement, commercial acumen, and a strong understanding of governance and the board’s role in overseeing non-financial risk.

Mr Wyer is a civil engineer and company director with over 20 years’ experience in infrastructure delivery, urban development, and professional consultancy. He is the Founder and Director of a development consultancy that leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of major projects across Queensland.

He has served as a Non-Executive Director with Surf Life Saving Queensland, where he chaired a substantial property portfolio and supported financial recovery, strategic growth, and governance reform. His expertise includes risk management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and capital project delivery across both commercial and community sectors.

Mr Wyer also holds advisory board roles in the financial sector, providing compliance and risk oversight for ASIC-regulated investment entities. His leadership combines technical depth, commercial acumen, and a focus on sustainable outcomes.

He holds undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in business and civil engineering and is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

His appointment to the PCYC Queensland Board brings strong capability in governance, infrastructure, and strategic leadership in mission-driven organisations.