Section A: Reporting required under the Public Sector Act 2009, the Public Sector Regulations 2010 and the Public Finance and Audit Act 1987

Working together to connect the people and places of South Australia

We work as part of the community to deliver effective planning policy, efficient transport, and valuable social and economic infrastructure that will improve the lives of all South Australians every day.

We are one business, best in class, delivering for our residents and growing our economy.

We embody simplicity, effectiveness and accountability.

• Growth and job creation
• Enhanced liveability and connectivity between    people and places, businesses and markets
• Community-focused and customer-focused    services
• Maximised use and return on infrastructure
• Optimised, safe and effective operations and    workforce

Growth, productivity, and job creation

• Long term economic growth and job creation
• Lifting the productivity of the economy through Government initiatives
• Greater participation of medium and small business through procurement
• Sustainable development through strategic land, transport, and infrastructure delivery

Liveable places

• Ensuring inclusive and liveable city centres and regional hubs
• Planning safe communities, including safe roads and access to walking and cycling
• Rejuvenation and growth through reuse of existing buildings

Positive community experience

• Customer-centric public transport system
• Community engagement in planning of services
• Efficient and effective service delivery at every level of government

Strategic infrastructure and assets

• Long term strategic approach to infrastructure planning
• Efficient and effective delivery of infrastructure projects
• Improved governance of investment decisions
• More efficient movement of local, interstate and international freight

Safety and effective delivery of services

• Maximising efficiency of programs and services
• Ensuring the transport system is safe and responsive to the needs of patrons
• Lower cost of maintaining Government assets

Integrated Public Transport

Public transport scheduling and planning, including special events.

On-time running of arrivals within four minutes and 59 seconds occurring over 90% of network.

Delivering safe and effective public transport services across road, rail and marine services.

Land Use Planning

Implementation of planning and development system.

Release of SA Planning portal.

Established policy that enables diverse ranges of housing and density across South Australia.

Oversee effective design and innovation in government and planning policy.

Enable increased investment and development in South Australia.

Planning for future growth and enabling living options to suit the lifestyles of all South Australians in urban, regional and remote locations.

Government Infrastructure

Delivering infrastructure construction projects, including planning, procurement, project and facility management, and governance, to a value of $1.3billion (excluding individual projects >$300m).

Developing new and sustaining existing infrastructure for Government to build and grow the South Australian economy.

Provide partnership opportunities with local industry.

Transport Network Optimisation

Undertaking network planning, capital works and maintenance programs, including resealing/resurfacing of 370km of road.

Road traffic and rail system monitoring and management, including signals.

Delivering a multi-model transport network to provide safe journeys, linking communities and businesses.

Healthy Communities

Delivery of Sports Vouchers program.

Funding grants to local sport and recreational organisations to improve accessibility, services, and facilities.

Encourage children to participate in sport or active recreation.

Improve sporting and recreation facilities to increase participation and community involvement.

Moving Freight

Continuing major works and planning for North-South Corridor, Torrens Road to River Torrens project, and the Darlington Projects.

Improving freight access by adding 5,800km to Restricted Access Network for freight vehicles, construction of heavy vehicle bypass around Eudunda, and addressed missing freight link between Ardrossan and Port Wakefield.

Increased productivity through improved freight network across South Australia.

Improved safety for road users in regional areas.

As at 30 June 2018 the department was responsible for administering the following legislation:

Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government

Adelaide Oval Redevelopment and Management Act 2011

Adelaide Park Lands Act 2005

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

City of Adelaide Act 1998

Civil Aviation (Carriers' Liability) Act 1962

Commissioner of Public Works Incorporation Act 1917

General Tramways Act 1884

Geographical Names Act 1991

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

Local Government Act 1999

Local Government (Elections) Act 1999

Local Government (Implementation) Act 1999

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

Outback Communities (Administration and Management) Act 2009

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

Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991

Road Traffic Act 1961

South Australian Local Government Grants Commission Act 1992

South Australian Ports (Bulk Handling Facilities) Act 1996

South Australian Ports (Disposal of Maritime Assets) Act 2000

Steamtown Peterborough (Vesting of Property) Act 1986

Survey Act 1992

Tarcoola to Alice Springs Railway Agreement Act 1974

Terrorism (Surface Transport Security) Act 2011

Urban Renewal Act 1995

Valuation of Land Act 1971

Victoria Square Act 2005

West Lakes Development Act 1969

Minister for Planning

Architectural Practice Act 2009

Adelaide Cemeteries Authority Act 2001

Adelaide Show Grounds (Regulations and By-Laws) Act 1929

Character Preservation (Barossa Valley) Act 2012

Character Preservation (McLaren Vale) Act 2012

Commissioner for Kangaroo Island Act 2014

Development Act 1993

Linear Parks Act 2006

Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016

Private Parking Areas Act 1986

West Beach Recreation Reserve Act 1987

Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing

Boxing and Martial Arts Act 2000

Port Pirie Racecourse Site Act 1946

Racing (Proprietary Business Licensing) Act 2000

Recreational Greenways Act 2000

Recreation Grounds (Joint Schemes) Act 1947

Recreation Grounds Rates and Taxes Exemption Act 1981

Sports Drug Testing Act 2000

Office of the Chief Executive

• People and Business Division
• Safety and Service Division
• Development Division

Internships

Hosting of university undergraduate students undertaking an unpaid placement in a variety of undergraduate discipline areas.

In the 2017-18 financial year the Internship program hosted three Interns (males) in undergraduate discipline areas, including: Mechanical Engineering, Psychological Science and Information Technology Networking.

Undergraduate Vacation Employment

Undergraduate Vacation Employment Program offers university students the opportunity to do paid work placements with us over their summer break. This program is specifically designed to provide university students who are undertaking an undergraduate degree, with the practical experience to develop skills in their chosen discipline.

Over the 2017-18 summer break, 32 undergraduates (14 females and 18 males) from four Institutes across Australia worked on projects in a range of disciplines.

14 were from the University of Adelaide, 12 from the University of South Australia, four from Flinders University and two from University of Wollongong.

Graduate Program

Approximately 32 graduates (15 females and 17 males) were employed from a wide range of discipline areas as a result of the Flexibility for the Future initiative (F4F).

A majority of the Graduates were employed through the F4F and most have completed or are nearing completion their Certificate IV in Project Management Practice and Action Learning Project from TAFE. The Graduates have taken part in a comprehensive Graduate Development Program through education (formal training, workshops and online learning), exposure (coaching, mentoring, feedback and shadowing) and experience (job rotations, on-job learning, projects and activities.

DIT Operating Procedure 008: Managing our People outlines requirements for Performance, Development and Recognition - Developing our People.

Data is entered into the CHRIS 21 Human Resource Management system and compliance reported bi-annually to the Office for the Public Sector.

72.81 per cent of employees (including managers and executives) participated in formal performance management reviews as at 30 June 2018.

Executive Performance Management Program

The program incorporates the core competencies outlined in the South Australian Executive Service Competency Framework. It includes a Performance and Learning Agreement and is used to assess performance of the individual participants.

Drug and Alcohol Management Program

Under the Rail Safety National Law Act 2012 a rail transport operator requires to have a drug and alcohol program to assist with managing workers fitness for work. The Rail Commissioner is required to have a drug and alcohol management program in place that complies with legislative requirements and provides information around drug and alcohol provisions.

During the 2017-18 period, 4656 alcohol tests and 1062 drug tests were completed. To date, the program has randomly tested approximately 900 rail safety workers during the span of the financial year.

Health and Fitness Management Program

To assist with managing the risks posed by the ill-health of rail safety workers. Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers provides guidance for the department to meet these obligations.

The frequency of periodic health assessments of rail safety workers is based on risk of ill-health determined by age and safety critical level of the role.

During 2017-18, a total of 423 people participated in the health monitoring tests and rail health assessments:

• Category 1: Safety Critical = 184
• Category 2: Safety Critical = 98
• Category 3: Non-safety critical = 13
• Audiometric Assessments = 74
• Asbestos Medicals = 54.

Influenza Vaccination Program

The department provides a yearly Voluntary Influenza program to employees. The program is run across 22 worksites and captures CBD, metro and regional locations.

In 2018, the average uptake increased to 40 per cent of total workforce, from 37 per cent in 2017.

The number of participants and the number of sessions held at both CBD and regional locations have increased from previous years.

An online evaluation is completed at the end of the program and the feedback received was positive with no suggested changes recommended for next year’s program.

Employee Assistance Program

The department offers employees and their immediate family members a short term counselling service for both work and personal related issues. The program also provides critical incident response as well as a specific manager assist program.

A unique part of the department’s Employee Assistance Program is that it offers an onsite walk and talk service. This service has traditionally been utilised by our field workers in both metro and regional locations.

The number of worksites utilising the onsite walk and talk service continues to be consistent with 16 worksites receiving the service.

The traditional face to face service has an average usage rate of 2.9 per cent.

The effectiveness of the program is based on feedback received through customer satisfaction surveys. 83 per cent of respondents to the client survey indicate they are satisfied with the service provided.

Rehabilitation Programs

The Department Injury Management and Return to Work Program (Rehabilitation) is administered by the Department of Treasury and Finance, Work Injury Services. The Department works in close collaboration with all parties to facilitate successful return to work outcomes for all involved.

The department’s early Intervention program commenced in September 2017 and is essential for ensuring injured workers get the support they need as soon as possible.

Early assessment is one of eight Building Safety Excellence targets measured in accordance with the SA Public Sector Building Safety Excellence Strategy to promote early, safe and durable return to work outcomes.

Confirmed fraudulent activity

2

• Continuous improvement of fraud and corruption control strategies in line with Australian Standard 8001-2008 Fraud and Corruption Control.
• Release of a mandatory online Fraud and Corruption Control training module within the department.
• Continue to promote behaviour in line with the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector.
• Assess and test controls relating to fraud as part of internal audit processes.
• Continue to develop relationships between the Fraud and Corruption Control Officer and other business units to develop and plan projects and resources that mitigate any potential risks.
• Targeted face to face training sessions are held with specific business units based on their risk profile.
• Held Fraud Awareness Week from 27 November, 2017 to 1 December 2017 to promote and educate department employees on fraud awareness and control.

Number of occasions on which public interest information has been disclosed to a responsible officer of the agency under the Whistle-blowers’ Protection Act 1993

Nil

SAES1

32

SAES2

9

EXECOA

1

Nil

Nil

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Business Aspect Pty Ltd

Current State Assessment

$29,350.00

WGASA Pty Ltd T/As

Seismic Assessments of key Government buildings and facilities with an emergency response function

$12,440.00

System Solutions Engineering

Technical Review of AGFMA Preventative Maintenance Servicing of Facilities Engineering Services

$14,360.00

Total all consultancies        3

$56,150.00