A to Z of Business Units

Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division is the South Australian Government's lead agency on Aboriginal affairs matters. More information.

Adelaide Thinkers in Residence uses the expertise of world class thinkers to assist in the strategic development of the State through the delivery of tangible outcomes and benefits in areas including the arts, science, social policy, health, sustainability and economic development in South Australia. Visit www.thinkers.sa.gov.au for more information.

Arts SA is charged with developing, facilitating and administering the government's vision and strategy for the arts and cultural heritage sector. Visit www.arts.sa.gov.au for more information.

Cabinet Office supports the deliberations and decision-making of the Executive Council, Cabinet and Cabinet Committees. It drives implementation of South Australia's Strategic Plan, coordinates and advises on policy development, and has overarching responsibility for federal-state relations. More information.

Capital City Committee Directorate supports the Capital City Committee, which brings together the State Government and the Adelaide City Council to identify and promote key strategic requirements for the economic, social, physical and environmental development and growth of the City. Visit www.capcity.adelaide.sa.gov.au for more information.

Commercial Advice provides strategic advice on commercial and whole of government projects.

Corporate Operations & Governance provides corporate services to support departmental business units to achieve their objectives and support the role of the Premier.

Government Publishing SA manages the publication and dissemination of key parliamentary and government publications for the South Australian Government. Visit www.governmentgazette.sa.gov.au for more information.

Integrated Design Commission SA is made up of design specialists and public sector professionals all working together to provide leadership, expert advice and strategic direction to achieve a more sustainable, design led, urban form that aspires to transform and enhance quality of life for South Australians. Visit the Integrated Design Commission's Website for more information.

Office for State and Local Government Relations provides complex and strategic advice to State Government about the effective governance and operations of the local government system in South Australia, and also promotes shared strategic directions and effective working relationships between State and Local Government.

Office of International & State Coordination has been established as part of DPC's Economic and International Coordination Division to ensure the State has an integrated and strategic approach to its international activities that align with South Australia's policy priorities. More Information.

Office of the Chief Information Officer sets strategic directions for information communications technology (ICT) for the Government of South Australia.  The Chief Information Officer advises Ministers, Cabinet, Senior Management Council (SMC) and the ICT Board on the benefits of ICT investments, assurance of service continuity across Government and the prioritisation of ICT investment across Government. More Information.

Office of the Economic Development Board focuses on long term growth and prosperity for South Australia. For more information about the Board visit their  website.

Public Sector Workforce Relations provides industrial relations and workforce wellbeing policy, advice and injury management services to the South Australian public sector. Visit www.pswr.sa.gov.au for more information.

SafeWork SA promotes and encourages safe, fair, productive workplaces in South Australia. It works in partnership and consults with employers, workers, unions and industry representatives to reduce work related death, injury, illness and disease. Visit www.safework.sa.gov.au for more information.

Service SA provides South Australians with a one-stop contact point for government information and services.  Service SA is an award winning leader in service delivery and leads in areas such as channel management business reform as well as the use of the Common Measurement Tool (CMT ) in the measurement and improvement of services. Service SA’s annual activity includes 8.8 million transactions, 5.6 million over the counter transactions and 1.3 million calls/ faxes/ emails.

Shared Services provides corporate and business services, in the areas of finance, human resources, ICT and procurement, to all departments of the South Australian Public Sector. The sharing of these services improves efficiency and reduces costs which releases resources for improved delivery of frontline services to the public.

State Records administers the State Records Act 1997, the Freedom of Information Act 1991 and the Government's Information Privacy Principles and Copyright agreements. Visit www.archives.sa.gov.au for more information.

Strategic Communications and Media manages whole of government communications and develops one interface between the Government and the South Australian community.