Department of Transport Annual Report 2013-14



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Highlights

100% of the metropolitan taxi fleet fitted with camera surveillance units.


$34.6 million Augusta Boat Harbour on schedule to be completed in October 2014.
2 million online searches for practical driving assessment bookings through DoTDirect.
First State Aviation Strategy for WA finalised.
$54.2 million invested back into CBD transport initiatives from the Perth Parking Licensing Account.
Four new regionally-focused port authorities set to improve the efficiency and capacity of WA ports when they commence operation in 2014/15.
20-year blueprint for metropolitan and regional cycling facilities outlined in Western Australian Bicycle Network Plan.
25,000 Cockburn residents encouraged to swap their car trips for cycling, walking and public transport through the Your Move program.
30,000 commuters downloaded the Right Move Perth smartphone app.
Winner
Premier’s Award for Excellence in Public Sector Management for Esperance Clean-up and Recovery Project.
Finalist
Premier’s Award for Excellence in Public Sector Management for the delivery of licensing services in remote WA.
1,000+ frontline staff refreshed their skills to provide excellent service to our customers.

Financial summary


DoT provides services to a range of customers and stakeholders, aggregated into the following high-level service categories:


  • Transport system and services development, planning, operation and regulation;

  • Motor vehicle and driver licensing services; and

  • Strategic transport policy and integrated planning integrated transport planning.

Gross expenses in 2013/14 totalled $374.63 million and the net cost of services, which takes into account operating revenue, was $167.84 million. The following charts illustrate gross expenses by service and expense categories.
DoT generates income from operating activities primarily in the areas of driver and vehicle services, management of coastal facilities, marine safety, parking levies in the Perth CBD and regulation of the taxi industry.
DoT managed a diverse physical asset base totalling $465.96 million to deliver its services. The chart below shows the distribution by asset class.
DoT’s equity at 30 June 2014 was $691.27 million.
DoT also administers functions where the revenue is taken directly to the Consolidated Fund or to other Government agencies. Total administered revenue from these functions totalled $1.88 billion in 2013/14, as illustrated below.

Operational structure

The Transport portfolio


DoT is a key agency in the State Government’s Transport portfolio, integrating and enhancing coordination of the State’s transport operations, regulatory functions and policy development processes.
Throughout 2013/14, Reece Waldock concurrently held the positions of Director General of the Department of Transport, Chief Executive Officer of the PTA and Commissioner of MRWA.
The structure of the Transport portfolio is outlined in the Organisational Chart on page 13.

The Department of Transport


DoT delivers its services through two divisions – Policy, Planning and Investment; and Transport Services.
Policy, Planning and Investment provides strategic transport policy, integrated transport planning solutions and coordinated investment decisions, in collaboration with key stakeholders, which assist in the development of a sustainable transport system for the movement of people and goods.
Transport Services leads and manages the delivery of a number of specialist transport services, including driver and vehicle services, coastal infrastructure, passenger services and marine and rail safety.
The core functions of each directorate that make up these divisions are outlined in the Organisational Chart on page 14.

Enabling legislation


DoT was established on 1 July 2009, under the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

Responsible Minister


Hon. Dean Nalder MLA, Minister for Transport.

Organisational structure

Transport portfolio






Organisational structure

Department of Transport





Corporate Executive

Reece Waldock

Director General – Transport


Appointed as the head of the State Government’s three Transport portfolio agencies in May 2010, Reece holds a unique leadership position within the WA public sector – as Director General of the Department of Transport, Commissioner of Main Roads WA and Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Authority.
In this role, Reece is responsible for setting the strategic direction of transport in the State, shaping the development of a number of major integrated transport plans and leading the implementation of some of WA’s most transformational capital projects.
With more than 35 years’ experience in strategic management, with particular expertise in organisational reform, his appointment as Director General – Transport was the culmination of a 20-year journey within various State Government transport agencies including 14 years as a CEO. Prior to his public sector career, Reece held a number of senior management roles with BHP Billiton.
Reece is also a Commissioner of the Western Australian Planning Commission, Lifeline WA board member and a Director of the Australian Urban Design Research Centre.

Sue McCarrey

Deputy Director General – Policy, Planning and Investment


Sue was appointed to the position of Deputy Director General – Policy, Planning and Investment in May 2010. Since joining DoT, she has led a review of port authority governance and overseen metropolitan transport planning and the development of the State Aviation Strategy and the Regional Freight Transport Plan.
Sue was a member of the PTA Executive for eight years, most recently in the position of Executive Director – Safety and Strategic Development, and has also worked in a number of administration roles within the Department of Education, including policy development and review, strategic planning and Commonwealth-State relations.
Sue’s law degree and post-graduate qualifications in policy and administration provide her with expertise in government policy and administration, including legal frameworks and the mechanics of State Government. She is the current President of the Institute of Public Administration Australia WA.

Nina Lyhne

Managing Director – Transport Services


Nina joined DoT in January 2011 as the Managing Director – Transport Services. Nina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and has previously held the positions of WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner and the Executive Director of the Office of Road Safety. Nina has worked in diverse roles across government agencies in sectors ranging from trade and commerce to community development and occupational safety and health.
In her role with DoT, Nina is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of transport-related services to the Western Australian community, including driver licensing, vehicle registration, personal on-demand transport including taxis, rail safety, marine safety, coastal infrastructure for small boats and regional services, and the provision of information technology, people and corporate services for DoT.

Richard Barrett

Director – Office of the Director General


Richard joined DoT in July 2010 as the Director – Office of the Director General. In this position, Richard leads the Office of the Director General and is responsible for the Communications, Ministerial and Government Business, and Governance and Audit branches within DoT.
With the Director General heading up the three Transport portfolio agencies – DoT, MRWA and PTA – Richard is also responsible for strategic communication, portfolio coordination, government relations, governance and strategic issues across the Transport portfolio.
Previously, Richard was Manager – Corporate Communications at the PTA, where he was responsible for strategic internal and external communications. This role included oversight of the communications effort for New MetroRail, the largest public infrastructure project ever undertaken in WA which culminated with the opening of the Mandurah Line.
Richard holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts degrees and is a Fellow of Leadership Western Australia.

Fiona Knobel

Executive Director – People and Organisational Development


Fiona joined DoT as the Executive Director – People and Organisational Development in July 2011. She has more than 20 years’ experience in a range of human resources, change management and organisational development roles in both the public and private sectors.
Her expertise in aligning the people, performance and culture of organisations with financial and non-financial business results is well supported by a Master of Business degree and a Graduate Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
In her role with DoT, Fiona leads the people and organisational development strategies that enable DoT to achieve its vision, mission and desired culture.

Graeme Doyle

Executive Director – Investment and Finance Coordination


Graeme joined DoT as the Executive Director – Investment and Finance Coordination in August 2011. He is a qualified CPA with more than 30 years’ experience in financial management across the Western Australian public sector. During this time, he has held senior roles at the Department of Treasury in whole-of-government budget management, fiscal strategy and financial policy.
Graeme also has experience as the Chief Financial Officer for the Department of the Attorney General and in leading corporate services for the Department of Corrective Services.
In his role with DoT, Graeme oversees the Investment and Finance Coordination directorate, which is responsible for developing Transport portfolio investment programs and the overall financial management of DoT.

Dennis O’Reilly

Executive Director – Corporate Services


A public servant for over 20 years, Dennis returned to DoT as the Executive Director – Corporate Services in February 2012, following six-and-a-half years leading MRWA’s customer service transformation. Prior to his time at MRWA, Dennis headed up DoT’s Regional Services Business Unit.
In his current role, Dennis builds internal partnerships to provide quality services in the areas of accommodation and buildings, procurement and fleet, strategic information and technology, information and records management, as well as legal and legislative services.

During his time with Corporate Services, Dennis has provided his team with a clear focus in respect to customer service, relationship-building, business improvement and innovation, and governance and accountability.


Dennis has overseen the implementation of a significant reform agenda over the last 12 months, resulting in Corporate Services’ partnering with business units to provide ‘best for business’  outcomes.

Michael Owen

Acting General Manager – Driver and Vehicle Services


Michael was appointed Acting General Manager – Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) in April 2014, following two successful years as Director of Customer Service Delivery for the business unit.
Before joining DoT, Michael enjoyed a successful business career in the private sector. He has held a number of senior executive roles, most recently as State Operations Manager for Western Australia at Australia Post.
Michael is responsible for overseeing matters relating to DVS and is leading a team dedicated to excellent customer service, safe drivers, safe vehicles and secure identities. Continuous improvement through innovative online customer service solutions has been a hallmark of Michael’s contribution.
In addition, Michael is responsible for the provision of information technology for DoT as well as providing infrastructure support under a Service Level Agreement to the departments of Planning, Lands and Regional Development.


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