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Our strategic focus

The organisational chart reflects the structure of the agency as at 30 June 2019.

Changes to the agency

On 1 September 2018, Jim McDowell commenced as Chief Executive, DPC, replacing Erma Ranieri, acting Chief Executive.

The following changes were made to DPC’s structure during 2018-19.

Transferred out of DPC

Transferred into DPC

Our Minister

The Hon Steven Marshall MP is South Australia’s 46th Premier.

The Premier is responsible for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Defence and Space Industries, the Arts, Veterans SA and Multicultural Affairs.

Our Executive team

As at 30 June 2019, the department’s Executive team comprised:

• Jim McDowell, Chief Executive
  The Chief Executive leads the department which supports the Premier and Cabinet to deliver the government’s vision for South Australia.
• Peter Worthington-Eyre, Executive Director, Office for Data Analytics
  The Office for Data Analytics leads public sector data analytics initiatives. It advises on and administers the Public Sector (Data Sharing) Act 2016 and the Information Sharing Guidelines to create a data-driven government.
• Dr Eva Balan-Vnuk, Executive Director, ICT and Digital Government
  ICT and Digital Government drives the strategic priorities for the department and the South Australian Government in the areas of cyber security, digital government, engagement, ICT technology and innovation.
• Dr Jon Gorvett, Executive Director, Intergovernmental and Diplomatic Relations
  Intergovernmental and Diplomatic Relations represents South Australia’s interests in intergovernmental forums. It delivers state events and manages inbound and outbound international and diplomatic missions. It leads emergency management and security issues and initiatives.
• Ruth Ambler, Executive Director, Cabinet Office
  Cabinet Office coordinates and supports the Cabinet process, monitors the delivery of the government’s priorities and commitments, and coordinates cross government economic and social policy.
• Steven Woolhouse, Executive Director, Corporate Services
  Corporate Services provides departmental and across government support and direction across communications, people and culture, finance, business and performance and ICT services.
• Joslene Mazel, Executive Director, Community and Culture
  The Community and Culture division includes Arts South Australia, Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Multicultural Affairs, Veterans SA and French Strategy.
• Kelly Biggins, Director, Office of the Chief Executive
  The Office of the Chief Executive provides executive services and strategic policy advice to the Chief Executive, and manages governance and business reform projects, and the freedom of information function for DPC.

Legislation administered by the agency

The following are Acts committed to the Premier:

• Aboriginal Heritage Act 1979
• Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988
• Aboriginal Lands Parliamentary Standing Committee Act 2003
• Aboriginal Lands Trust 2013
• Adelaide Festival Centre Trust Act 1971
• Adelaide Festival Corporation Act 1998
• Adelaide Festival Theatre Act 1964
• Agent General Act 1901
• Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act 1981
• ANZAC Day Commemoration Act 2005
• Art Gallery Act 1939
• Carrick Hill Trust Act 1985
• Competition Policy Reform (South Australia) Act 1996
• Constitution Act 1934
• Emergency Management Act 2004
• Fees Regulation Act 1927
• Government Business Enterprises (Competition) Act 1996
• Infrastructure SA Act 2018
• Libraries Act 1982
• Maralinga Tjarutja Land Rights Act 1984
• Mutual Recognition (South Australia) Act 1993
• Public Sector (Data Sharing) Act 2016
• Remuneration Act 1990
• South Australian Country Arts Trust Act 1992
• South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission Act 1980
• South Australian Museum Act 1976
• State Opera of South Australia Act 1976
• State Theatre Company of South Australia Act 1972
• Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (South Australia) Act 1999
• Unauthorised Documents Act 1916

Other related agencies (within the Premier’s areas of responsibility)

The following offices are attached to, and supported by, DPC.

Office of the Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement

The Office of the Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement was established in 2007.

Dr Roger Thomas, a well-respected Aboriginal leader in South Australia, was appointed as South Australia's Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement on 18 July 2018. The Commissioner’s functions are:

• contribute to the development of the Government’s strategic Aboriginal Affairs agenda, drawing on the views and aspirations of Aboriginal South Australians
• publicly advocate for engagement between the broader community and Aboriginal people
• investigate and advise on systemic barriers to Aboriginal people’s access and full participation in government, non-government and other services.

During the 2018-19 financial year the Commissioner and his office:

• undertook targeted engagement with key Aboriginal stakeholders in relation to the South Australian Government Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan 2019-2020
• facilitated Buthera Agreement implementation meetings between the Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation and the South Australian Government
• designed and developed draft engagement models as per the South Australian Aboriginal Engagement Reform initiative as outlined in the South Australian Government Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan 2019-2020
• supported Aboriginal families and individuals by advocating on their behalf in relation to housing, justice and other areas that impact Aboriginal people
• represented the Aboriginal community by providing high level policy advice to government and non-government organisations in the areas of homelessness, housing, ageing, mental health, corrections, health, education, environment and other areas
• engaged with various stakeholders, agencies and organisations to provide support and a high level of informed Aboriginal perspectives on matters of Aboriginal engagement, policy and programs.

Office of the South Australian Productivity Commission

The South Australian Productivity Commission (SAPC) was established on 22 October 2018 and is supported by the Office of the South Australian Productivity Commission (OSAPC), attached to DPC.

The SAPC is led by Chief Executive, Dr Matthew Butlin, and reports to the Premier.

OSAPC is an independent body that makes recommendations to the Government to facilitate productivity growth, unlock new economic opportunities, support job creation and remove existing regulatory barriers with the State.

The OSAPC is producing an independent Annual Report for 2018-19, accessible via their website.

Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is an attached office to DPC, reporting to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, the Hon Corey Wingard MP.

The ORSR is led by Chief Executive, Ms Kylie Taylor.

The ORSR leads the Government's policy on sport and active recreation. It develops stronger, healthier and safer communities through active sport and recreation policy, programs, services, infrastructure and elite pathways. It also provides strategic policy advice to the Minister on matters relating to the South Australian racing industry.

The ORSR is producing an independent Annual Report for 2018-19, accessible via their website.

Statutory authorities attached to the department

All statutory authorities attached to the department are producing independent Annual Reports for 2018-19, accessible via their websites.

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