Revealed: Public servantsâ huge pay packages Queenslandâs top public servants have pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses among pay packets close to $1 million. Careers by HAYDEN JOHNSON, JACK McKAY 23rd Jan 2021 11:03 AM Premium Content Subscriber only Queensland's energy, infrastructure and water bosses have pocketed tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses despite COVID-19 taking a sledgehammer to the state's economy. Analysis of government data reveals the chief executives of Queensland's most prominent government-owned corporations have been paid millions of dollars in take-home pay and benefits. Outgoing Energy Queensland CEO David Smales was the highest-paid CEO, taking home $959,000 in the 2019-20 financial year.