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About the department

Connecting the people and places of South Australia

The Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) works as part of the South Australian community to deliver effective planning policy, efficient transport and social and economic infrastructure.

This is done by harnessing the diversity of our purposes and our people to improve the lifestyle of all South Australians.

By working together we capitalise on a unique and powerful opportunity – to connect with every part of our community and deliver positive outcomes every day.

The department has undergone a significant restructure during the reporting year to maximise efficiencies and deliver on the state government’s commitment to build a modern, capable public sector. Now with three main functional areas, or divisions, overseen by the Office of the Chief Executive.

The Office of the Chief Executive also encompasses Economic Development, Cultural Advice and Portfolio Governance, and the Commissioner for Kangaroo Island.

The People and Business Division – Under the lead of the Chief Corporate Officer the division brings together all departmental finance, procurement and contract management functions to ensure that our financial resources are well-managed and deliver the best investment outcomes for the state. The division is also be responsible for the delivery of new whole-of-department approaches to customer engagement and services, information technology and the management of people and performance.

The Safety and Service Division – Under the lead of the Chief Operating Officer the division ensures that the department manages and maintains state infrastructure, delivers effective and efficient public transport services and maximises investment into infrastructure for South Australia. This includes leading the delivery of a coordinated transport network system, effective and efficient public transport services, improving safety on the roads and rail systems and sustainable property and facility services.

The Development Division – Under the lead of the Chief Development Officer the division focuses on the economic opportunities that need to be realised in order to bring investment and employment to the state. This includes ensuring that South Australian planning and development systems are nationally competitive, that progressive policy positions are developed to drive our state’s economy, and that innovation and efficiency are the cornerstones of our thinking and help reduce the cost of doing business in South Australia.

Organisation chart

The following structure of the department was in place as at 30 June 2015.

 

Ministers

The Honourable Stephen Mullighan MP

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure
Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning
Minister Assisting the Minister for Housing and Urban Development

The Honourable John Rau MP

Minister for Planning
Minister for Housing and Urban Development

The Honourable Antonio Piccolo MP

Minister for Road Safety

The Honourable Leon Bignell MP

Minister for Recreation and Sport
Minister for Racing

The Honourable Geoffrey Brock MP

Minister for Local Government

Senior Executives

Office of the Chief Executive

Michael Deegan
Chief Executive

People and Business Division

Julienne TePohe
Chief Corporate officer

Safety and Service Division

Paul Gelston
Chief Operating officer

Development Division

Andrew McKeegan
Chief Development officer

Our Vision

We work together to transform South Australia and realise the potential of its people, business and resources by:

  • engaging with every South Australian in real time
  • ensuring safety is a key tenet of our business
  • delivering world class place making
  • building an integrated public transport network that people choose to use
  • delivering a physically active South Australia with elite sport pathways
  • connecting people to places and businesses to markets
  • leveraging our assets
  • creating the best place to work.

Our operating principles

  • Our philosophy for the department workforce is to be:
  • Aligned - committed to the vision and strategic priorities
  • Responsive - focussed on delivery
  • Empowered - encouraged to be bold and innovative
  • Accountable - responsible to the people of South Australia
  • Safe - a safe and healthy workplace for all.

Our values

  • Our values capture what the department stands for and how our customers and stakeholders can expect to be treated. They also guide improvements in the way we work together, how we operate within the community and the quality of our service.
  • Collaboration – we work collaboratively as one team to serve our community
  • Honesty – we are honest, open and act with integrity
  • Excellence – we are committed to excellence in everything that we do
  • Enjoyment – we enjoy our work and recognise our success
  • Respect – we respect, understand and value ourselves and every person in our business.

These values, and the associated behaviours required of staff, are embedded in our operating principles and align with the Public Sector Code of Ethics and the Public Sector Act 2009.