Overview: about the agency

• Our strategic focus
• Our functions, objectives and deliverables
• Our organisational structure as at 30 June 2021
• Our Ministers
• Our Executive team
• Legislation administered by the agency as at 30 June 2021

Our strategic focus

As at the period ending 30 June 2021, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has diverse responsibilities for transport systems and services, and infrastructure planning and provision within South Australia.

DIT ensures that South Australia’s needs for the movement of people and freight, and the delivery of services across the transport and infrastructure sectors are met in a safe, efficient, cost effective and sustainable manner. DIT also plays a leadership role in the management of public sector building assets and infrastructure.

Our functions, objectives and deliverables

Transport Planning and Program Development

Develop plans, programs, management frameworks, standards and data-driven analytics tools for transport network development and management that optimises performance and outcomes. The division is focused on delivering:

• Integrated strategies for transport networks and assets driven by objective and evidence-based analysis, linked to broader state economic and social objectives
• High potential program and project pipeline of economically viable projects presenting government with clear investment options
• Controls and governance from project initiation to benefit realisation
• Contemporary standards and practices delivered through integrated partnerships with industry, fit for purpose for the whole asset lifecycle.

Transport Project Delivery

Procures and delivers transport infrastructure safely and efficiently to sustain and support growth, and maximise the benefit of government’s investment in transport assets. The division is focused on delivering:

• Fit for purpose transport infrastructure meeting customer and community needs
• Best whole of lifecycle solutions developed and delivered collaboratively with colleagues and business partners
• Leading practice and innovation in safety and of the T2D environmental management, design, engineering, procurement and delivery
• Effective governance and project controls
• Contributing to broader aspirations for economic and community outcomes.

North South Corridor Program Delivery

Leading the development and delivery of the final piece of South Australia’s world-class multi-billion-dollar North-South Corridor – the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) section – unlocking important economic, employment and safety benefits to the state. The division is focused on:

• Acquiring, developing and retaining the capability and expertise to become community’s and Government’s trusted deliverers of a world-class asset.
• Shaping the plans and the business case for the T2D Project to maximise the value to the economy and the community
• Delivering an exceptional corridor journey that connects people and places through safe, smart, and sustainable infrastructure
• Partnering with industry to achieve the Program objectives through sustainable innovation, collaboration and capacity building that supports South Australian jobs and enterprises.
• Sustaining community cohesion and resilience through capturing opportunities to minimise and mitigate disruption impacts.

Road and Marine Services

Connect our communities by enabling safe, reliable and efficient movements and flows of goods, services and people across the State’s road and marine networks. The Division is focused on:

• Safe and reliable road and marine infrastructure operated and maintained to maximise economic and community benefit
• Optimised networks, with data driven solutions, that optimise overall performance in movement of goods, services and people
• Effective regulation of access and usage that assures safety and sustainability, with clear boundaries reflecting reasonable expectations
• Forward‐thinking policies, strategies and programs based on stakeholder engagement and evidence that will enable safe, inclusive, productive, efficient, sustainable transport
• Digital first service delivery that meets customer needs and expectations.

South Australian Public Transport Authority

Oversees the delivery of frequent, well-connected and customer-focused services for mass transit movements that can be delivered safely and efficiently. The division is focused on delivering:

• Integrated end-to-end journeys, with easier access and information, payment and navigation enabled by new technologies
• An improved network and service patterns that reflect customer demand and reduce overall journey time
• Sustainable service delivery practices to enable growth by making efficient use of resources and our operating partners.
• Improved customer satisfaction through simple, safe and easy to use public transport services
• Safe and reliable public transport services during the COVID-19 pandemic that maintained passenger confidence and public transport usage.

Across Government Services

Provides building project planning, design and construction services, facilities management, and property related services to South Australian Government clients. The division is focussed on delivering:

• A valued partnership that brings its expertise and works collaboratively to create solutions to meet defined requirements
• Effective joined-up work practices with SA Government Agency clients, with clear roles, responsibilities and interfaces
• Efficient delivery models that properly manage risk, enhance opportunity for local SMEs and deliver enduring public value
• Demonstrating value for money with processes and tools that enhance delivery outcomes and contribute to effective asset management.

People and Corporate Services

Provide systems and assurance processes for managing our people, our finances, our performance and risk, ensuring we can work safely, efficiently and productively. The division is focussed on delivering:

• A highly efficient and effective DIT, enabled by well-designed systems, processes and technology, backed by strong compliance and assurance
• A diverse and inclusive workforce with positive mindset and behaviours
• An attractive work environment with a clear focus on safety, flexibility, productivity and progressive practices

Public Affairs

Provides strategic advice and communication services through a contemporary and customer-focused approach providing greater levels of influence, visibility and access. The division is focused on:

• Engaging effectively with the community and key stakeholders on our plans, projects and initiatives to ensure we understand and take into account their interests and perspectives
• Enhancing the Department’s reputation by delivering transparent and timely communications on matters of public interest
• Supporting Road Safety and other key outcomes with clear and effective communications campaigns through partner programs
• Preparing and providing information and documentation needed to support the efficient functioning of the Minister’s Office, Cabinet and Parliament.
• Championing the Department’s values and achievements to build a positive culture and promote the organisation as a workplace of choice.
• Putting people at the centre of everything we do, ensuring we deliver innovative and better services for customers, key stakeholders and the wider community.

Our organisational structure as at 30 June 2021

Reports directly to the Chief Executive are Executive Directors for:

• Transport Planning and Program Development
• Transport Project Delivery
• North-South Corridor Program Delivery Office
• Road and Marine Services
• South Australian Public Transport Authority
• Across Government Services
• People and Corporate Services
• Public Affairs.

Changes to the agency

During 2020-21 financial year there were the following changes to the agency’s structure and objectives as a result of internal reviews or machinery of government changes:

• The Planning and Land Use Services Division transitioned to the Attorney General’s Department together with the attached offices of the Registrar-General and the Valuer-General.
• New Public Affairs Division was created.

Our Ministers

	The Hon Corey Wingard MP is the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Minister Wingard oversees transport systems and services, and infrastructure planning and provision.
	The Hon Vincent Tarzia MP is the Minister for Police, Emergency Services, Correctional Services and Road Safety. Minister Tarzia oversees road safety initiatives to improve road user safety outcomes in South Australia.

Our Executive team

Tony Braxton-Smith has been Chief Executive of DIT, the South Australian Rail Commissioner and Commissioner for Highways since October 2018. He is accountable for the delivery of Government’s requirements of DIT, setting strategy and policy, overseeing implementation of programs, projects, initiatives and service delivery, and driving improved performance.

Wayne Buckerfield is the Executive Director, Transport Planning and Program Development. Wayne is accountable for; development of policy settings, strategies and technical standards for transport networks; modelling and analysis of transport network performance, strategic asset management, maintaining a prioritised portfolio and pipeline of potential network investments, directing the preparation of business cases and maintaining project assurance and reporting frameworks. In addition, provides oversight of aboriginal engagement and inclusion initiatives.

Jon Whelan is the Executive Director, Transport Project Delivery. Jon leads and directs the delivery of a portfolio of capital investment programs for road, rail, marine and other transport infrastructure upgrades and new builds, and is the Senior Responsible Officer accountable for delivering these projects as specified, on time and within budget, identifying and implementing mitigation measures to manage any associated risks.

Susana Fueyo is the Executive Director, North-South Corridor Program Delivery Office. Susana leads and directs the program of work to enable the delivery of the final stage of the North-South Corridor. She is the Senior Responsible Officer accountable for finalisation of the business case, detailed project design, all supporting pre-construction works, and delivery of the program to its final approved design, budget and schedule.

Emma Kokar is the Executive Director, Road and Marine Services. Emma ensures the safe, reliable and efficient movement and flow of goods, services and people across the State’s Roads and Marine networks by leading and directing the team that delivers all aspects of their maintenance, operation and regulation, and managing key partner relationships that play a role in these outcomes.

Anne Alford is the Executive Director, South Australian Public Transport Authority (SAPTA). Anne is responsible for the delivery of effective and efficient public transport services and exceptional customer service provision in mass public transit. SAPTA provides a customer first public transport system that is affordable, safe and secure, frequent along the key corridors, clean and comfortable, easy to understand and use and friendly and inclusive.

Simon Morony is the Executive Director, Across Government Services. Simon is responsible for leading and directing the team that delivers building infrastructure programs, minor building project works, facilities management services, property leasing, other property related services and land acquisitions on behalf of State Government clients from health, education, justice, cultural and other departments, as well as for the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.

Judith Formston is the Executive Director, People and Corporate Services. Judith enables the Department and its people to fully comply with our obligations, do our work and deliver on our commitments by directing and managing the enterprise’s human resources, finances, and core business processes and systems (including information technology, statutory and legal, procurement, risk and assurance).

Andrew Ockenden is the Executive Director, Public Affairs. His division is responsible for providing strategic communication services through a contemporary and customer-focused approach. Andrew’s responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, media management, marketing, communications, as well as leading the Department’s interactions with Parliament, Cabinet and Ministerial portfolio offices.

Legislation administered by the agency as at 30 June 2021

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

Adelaide Oval Redevelopment and Management Act 2011

Adelaide Railway Station Development Act 1984

Aerodrome Fees Act 1998

Air Navigation Act 1937

Air Transport (Route Licensing—Passenger Services) Act 2002

Alice Springs to Darwin Railway Act 1997

AustralAsia Railway (Third Party Access) Act 1999

Civil Aviation (Carriers' Liability) Act 1962

Commissioner of Public Works Incorporation Act 1917

General Tramways Act 1884

Golden Grove (Indenture Ratification) Act 1984

Government House Precinct Land Dedication Act 2016

Harbors and Navigation Act 1993

Heavy Vehicle National Law (South Australia) Act 2013

Highways Act 1926

Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law (Application) Act 2013

Maritime Services (Access) Act 2000

Metropolitan Adelaide Road Widening Plan Act 1972

Mile End Underpass Act 2005 Mobil Lubricating Oil Refinery (Indenture) Act 1976

*Morphett Street Bridge Act 1964

Motor Vehicles Act 1959

National Soldiers Memorial Act 1949

Non-Metropolitan Railways (Transfer) Act 1997

North Haven Development Act 1972

North Haven (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1986

Oil Refinery (Hundred of Noarlunga) Indenture Act 1958

Passenger Transport Act 1994

Proof of Sunrise and Sunset Act 1923

Protection of Marine Waters (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1987

Public Employees Housing Act 1987

Rail Commissioner Act 2009

Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012

Rail Transport Facilitation Fund Act 2001

Railways (Operations and Access) Act 1997

Railways (Transfer Agreement) Act 1975

Riverbank Act 1997

Road Traffic Act 1961

South Australian Ports (Bulk Handling Facilities) Act 1996

South Australian Ports (Disposal of Maritime Assets) Act 2000

*Steamtown Peterborough (Vesting of Property) Act 1986

*Tarcoola to Alice Springs Railway Agreement Act 1974

Terrorism (Surface Transport Security) Act 2011

Victoria Square Act 2005

Waite Trust (Vesting of Land) Act 2020

West Lakes Development Act 1969

Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing – administered by the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing which is attached to the agency

Boxing and Martial Arts Act 2000

*Port Pirie Racecourse Site Act 1946

Recreation Grounds (Joint Schemes) Act 1947

Recreation Grounds Rates and Taxes Exemption Act 1981

Recreational Greenways Act 2000 Sports Drug Testing Act 2000

*Denotes Act of limited application