Pronoun

General Manager Navigation

Carers Queensland

Deborah Dixon is an accomplished and visionary executive with over 20 years of operational and strategic leadership experience in the community services and NFP sectors. Currently serving as General Manager – Navigation at Carers Queensland, she leads a $75M+ portfolio delivering the NDIA-funded Local Area Coordination program and carer supports to over 65,000 people across Queensland.

Specialising in complex business transformation and cultural reform, Deborah is known for building high-performing, purpose-driven teams and pioneering sustainable, community-led solutions. She holds degrees in Business and Commerce and Human Services, a postgraduate qualification in Strategic Leadership and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Her practice is grounded in collaboration, innovation, and a bold commitment to advancing equity and lasting social impact.

At the Women in Leadership Summit, Deborah will bring a forward-thinking perspective on what it truly takes to lead inclusive, high-performing teams. Drawing from real-world experience navigating large-scale transformation and reform, this session will challenge leaders to explore leadership mindsets, behaviours and systems that drive trust, accountability, and results – even in the face of conflict, disruption or underperformance. She will challenge leaders to reimagine the future by investing in the people who power it.