As at 30 June 2025, DPC's divisional structure included:

• Office of the Chief Executive
• Chief Operating Officer
• Policy and Engagement Group.

Changes to the agency

During 2024-25 the following changes were made to the agency’s structure as a result of internal reviews or machinery of government changes:

• The Government Advertising and Insights Hub (the Hub) was established on 24 February 2025. The Hub was established through a machinery of government transfer process of existing resources.
• The Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment transferred from the Attorney-General’s Department on 1 July 2024 and is an attached office to DPC.
• The responsibility for the Lobbyist Register transferred to the Attorney General’s Department from DPC on 1 July 2024.
• The Office of the Chief Information Officer, Digital Programs and the Office for Data Analytics transferred from DPC to the Department of Treasury and Finance on 1 July 2024.
• The Population Strategy function transferred from DPC to the Department of State Development on 1 July 2024.

Hon Peter Bryden Malinauskas MP – Premier

Peter Malinauskas is the 47th Premier of South Australia and was elected as the Member for Croydon at the 2018 state election. Prior to this, Peter served as a member of the South Australian Legislative Council from 2015 to 2018.

Hon Zoe Lee Bettison MP – Minister for Multicultural Affairs

Zoe Bettison is the South Australian Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs. Zoe was elected to the South Australian Parliament as the Member for Ramsay in 2012.

Hon Andrea Michaels MP – Minister for Arts

Andrea Michaels is the South Australian Minister for Small and Family Business, Consumer and Business Affairs, and Arts. Andrea is also the Member for Enfield, representing the community in Adelaide’s inner north and north-eastern suburbs.

Hon Emily Bourke MLC – Minister for Autism

Emily Bourke is the South Australian Minister for Autism, appointed in January 2025. Emily has been a member of the South Australian Legislative Council since 2018.

As at 30 June 2025, DPC’s Executive Leadership Team comprised:

• Mr Rick Persse, Chief Executive / Chair
• Ms Nari Chandler, Deputy Chief Executive / Deputy Chair
• Mr Wayne Hunter, Chief Operating Officer / Deputy Chair
• Mr Andrew Fotheringham, Executive Director, Government Advertising and Insights
• Mr Brenton Caffin, Executive Director, Economic, Environment and Infrastructure Policy
• Ms Clare Mockler, Executive Director, CreateSA
• Ms Grace Love, Director, Office of the Chief Executive
• Ms Jessica Leo-Kelton, Executive Director, State Promotion
• Ms Jessica Pisani, Executive Director, Strategic Engagement
• Ms Justine Kennedy, Director, Multicultural Affairs
• Ms Nicole Berry, Executive Director, Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations
• Ms Tania Axleby-Blake, Aboriginal Cultural Engagement Officer, Strategic Engagement.

Premier

• Agent-General Act 1901
• Competition Policy Reform (South Australia) Act 1996
• Constitution Act 1934
• Cross Border Commissioner Act 2022
• Emergency Management Act 2004
• Government Business Enterprises (Competition) Act 1996
• Infrastructure SA Act 2018
• Legislation (Fees) Act 2019
• Mutual Recognition (South Australia) Act 1993
• Remuneration Act 1990
• South Australian Motor Sport Act 1984
• Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (South Australia) Act 1999
• Unauthorised Documents Act 1916

Minister for Arts

This legislation is committed to the Minister for Arts, responsibility for administration of the legislation rests with the boards of the arts entities.

• Adelaide Festival Centre Trust Act 1971
• Adelaide Festival Corporation Act 1998
• Adelaide Festival Theatre Act 1964
• Art Gallery Act 1939
• Carrick Hill Trust Act 1985
• Libraries Act 1982
• South Australian Country Arts Trust Act 1992
• South Australian Film Corporation Act 1972
• South Australian Museum Act 1976
• State Opera of South Australia Act 1976
• State Theatre Company of South Australia Act 1972

Minister for Multicultural Affairs

• South Australian Multicultural Act 2021

The following are attached to DPC and produce independent annual reports.

Infrastructure SA

Led by Chief Executive, Mr Jeremy Conway, Infrastructure SA (ISA) was established on 26 November 2018 under the Infrastructure SA Act 2018 and is an independent advisory body. ISA provides independent expert advice to government on the planning, management and delivery of major capital investment over $50 million. ISA combines the expertise of the private and public sectors to develop a state infrastructure strategy to grow the economy, support local jobs and meet the needs of communities across South Australia. ISA produces an independent annual report, accessible via the ISA website.

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 OSAPC is led by Chief Executive, Mr Steve Whetton, who reports to the Premier. The 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. The OSAPC produces an independent annual report, accessible via the SAPC website.

Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment

The Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment (OCPSE) is an attached office to DPC and is led by the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment, Erma Ranieri, who holds a statutory role under the Public Sector Act 2009. OCPSE is committed to developing an innovative, responsive and inclusive public sector that benefits all South Australians. OCPSE plays a pivotal role in shaping public sector policy, culture, leadership, capability and integrity across a workforce of more than 100,000 employees. OCPSE produces an independent annual report which is accessible via the OCPSE website.

Premier’s Delivery Unit

The Premier’s Delivery Unit was established on 14 April 2022 to oversee the delivery of identified SA Government priorities, including all election commitments. The Office of the Premier’s Delivery Unit is led by Chief Executive, Mr Rik Morris, who reports to the Premier. The Premier’s Delivery Unit produces an independent annual report, accessible via the DPC website.

South Australian Motor Sport Board

The South Australian Motor Sport Board is a statutory authority, re-established on 8 September 2022 pursuant to the South Australian Motor Sport Act 1984. The board's responsibilities are to manage and drive national and international awareness of motorsport events in South Australia, as well as attracting motorsport events to our state. The SAMSB has been charged with providing opportunities to promote the local economy by prioritising South Australian businesses to showcase their products and to ensure that local suppliers are prioritised for local events. The SAMSB produces an independent annual report, accessible via the SAMSB website.

State Governor’s Establishment

The State Governor’s Establishment supports the Governor of South Australia.

Attached Arts Authorities include:

• Adelaide Festival Centre Trust
• Adelaide Festival Corporation
• Adelaide Film Festival
• Art Gallery of South Australia
• Carrick Hill Trust
• South Australian Country Arts Trust
• South Australian Film Corporation
• South Australian Museum
• State Library of South Australia
• State Opera South Australia
• State Theatre Company South Australia