Annual Report  2021-22

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Changes to the agency

During 2021-22 there were no changes to the agency’s structure and objectives as a result of internal reviews or machinery of government changes.

Our Minister

The Hon Nat Cook MP is the Minster for Human Services.

This includes SA Housing Authority and various functions under the Department for Human Services, including disability and concessions.

Our Executive team

As at 30 June 2022, the below positions reported to the Chief Executive of the Authority.

Michael Buchan, Chief Executive

The Chief Executive is responsible for the Authority playing a key role in enabling and supporting a modern, multi-provider housing system and in establishing an environment that promotes shared responsibility and ownership.

Bronwyn Dodd, Executive Director, Customers and Services

The division is responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations (programs and functions) to meet the needs of our customers.

Catherine Burgess, A/Executive Director, Strategy and Governance

The division supports the success of the multi-provider service and housing system. It supports the development of strategy, business and asset plans, program reforms, corresponding policy and procedural changes, and the Office of the Chief Executive.

Shane Pritchard, A/Executive Director, Portfolio Planning and Asset Management

The division is focused on the supply of affordable housing, the redevelopment of existing stock and the ongoing maintenance of housing assets for both government and non-government programs.

(Vacant), Executive Director, People and Safety

The division supports the development of our people through the facilitation of cultural, human resources and occupational health, safety, and welfare programs.

Nicholas Symons, Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Investment

The division is responsible for the delivery of the Authority’s corporate finance and accounting activities, risk management, internal audit, legal services, procurement and regulation and for maximising the use of financial and physical resources to facilitate the achievement of the Authority’s strategic objectives.

Cheryl Axleby, Head of Aboriginal Housing

The division is responsible for the development and implementation of the South Australian Aboriginal Housing Strategy 2021-2031 that will deliver change for the Aboriginal housing system and tangible outcomes for Aboriginal peoples.

Ian Cox, Head of the Office of Homelessness Sector Integration

The Office of Homelessness Sector Integration is delivering the state’s homelessness sector reforms and developing strategies to deliver partnerships across government.

SAHT Board of Management

The SAHT Board of Management oversees the operations of the Authority, as per the South Australian Housing Trust Act 1995.

Members of the SAHT Board as at 30 June 2022 were:

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