Neil Craig has been acting CEO while the search for a new executive took place after Frank Aldridge stepped down from the role after 16 years.
House prices continued at their rollicking pace in May as government and central bank interventions have yet to have any noticeable impact.
Oil has climbed to a two-year high, hitting $72.83 a barrel.
Breaking the cycle of disadvantage to unlock people's potential is to be the focus of the next Productivity Commission investigation.