Corporate executive

Richard was appointed Director General of DoT in September 2016.

He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology, a Graduate Diploma in Education and Master of Public Policy and Management.

Richard has extensive experience in the public sector. In his former position as Director General of the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP), he took a lead role in encouraging exploration to ensure the State's ongoing development.

He has custodianship across the WA Transport Portfolio of agencies, comprising DoT, PTA and Main Roads WA, overseeing the Portfolio's provision of integrated and intelligent transport systems and services for Western Australia.

As Director General of DoT, Richard has been integral in the creation and implementation of the METRONET project, overseeing the State Government's most significant integrated public transport plan, which will connect suburbs, reduce road congestion across the metropolitan area and give Perth the rail system it needs for the future.

He has also overseen the creation of the Westport Project Office which will develop a strategy to plan, develop and grow the Port of Fremantle at the Inner and Outer Harbour, consider the required rail and road networks, and the opportunities for the Port of Bunbury to handle trade expansion and support growth of the Western Australian economy.

His stewardship of DMP during the busiest growth period of Western Australia's resources industry was marked by innovations and significant reforms in a number of areas, including safety, the environment, approvals and administration.

His contribution has been recognised by the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA), which awarded him the 2014 WA Patron's Award, and nationally by IPAA who also announced him a National Fellow at its annual conference in 2014.

The Patron's Award is the highest honour in public administration given annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the State and the National Fellow accolade recognises outstanding contribution to the practice and study of public administration.

Nina joined DoT in January 2011 as the Managing Director Transport Services. Nina holds a Bachelor of Arts 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 key role with DoT, Nina is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of transport services including driver and vehicle services, coastal infrastructure, marine and rail safety and on-demand transport. She also oversees the provision of information technology, people and corporate services for DoT.

Steve was appointed Acting Managing Director Policy, Planning and Investment in February 2017. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the role with 30 years' experience working with Western Australian transport agencies, including seven years as Executive Director of DoT's Integrated Transport Planning business unit.

Steve and his expert team provide policy advice, strategic transport solutions and coordinated investment decisions to the State Government to assist in effective movement of people and goods.

Steve is committed to working with the State Government to define and implement priority transport projects, build relationships and collaboration across the Transport Portfolio and shape new directions for a unified approach to the planning and delivery of Western Australia's transport services, infrastructure and systems.

Kate joined DoT as Director Office of the Director General in October 2014. In this strategically focused role, Kate leads the communications, ministerial and government business and governance and audit activities of the Department, ensuring strong coordination and collaboration across the Transport Portfolio.

Kate has more than 20 years State Government experience, having worked in policy and project roles for a range of agencies and Ministerial offices across the portfolios of Transport, Commerce and Education.

As Principal Policy Advisor to the Minister for Transport for three and half years, she has a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing DoT and its portfolio partners.

This background, together with a Masters of Business Administration, enables Kate to effectively lead the business and strategic planning for DoT and the Transport Portfolio and to facilitate the progression of key priorities on behalf of the Director General.

Fiona joined DoT as the Executive Director People and Organisational Development in July 2011.

At DoT, Fiona has played an integral role in creating a sustainable values-driven organisation to enable DoT's vision. She has overseen the strategic alignment and delivery of people strategies to support the values and deliver excellent customer service.

Fiona holds a Master of Business in Human Resource Management and is a Fellow with the Australian Human Resources Institute. She has more than 25 years' experience working across both the public and private sectors. Fiona is a strategically focused executive, leader and practitioner of managing people, performance and organisational culture to achieve the desired financial and non-financial business results.

Peter was appointed as Executive Director Investment and Finance Coordination in 2015. He joined DoT in 2011 as Executive Director of Ports and Maritime.

Previously Peter was Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Water and has more than 30 years' experience in financial management within the public and private sectors.

Peter holds a Master in Accounting and is a Fellow of Certified Practising Accountants Australia. He is responsible for leading and managing DoT's broad financial accounting services, reporting requirements, budgeting and planning. He is also responsible for the portfolio coordination unit that manages portfolio project assessment and coordination.

Christian commenced as Executive Director Business Information Systems in April 2015. In this role, Christian provides strategic direction for the development and support of information technology across DoT.

His expertise in leading high-performing, innovative technology teams ensures the smooth delivery of IT services both internally and externally, as DoT continues to improve its online service delivery to meet the growing needs of its customers.

Christian holds qualifications in geology and IT and has more than 30 years' experience in the latter. He has worked in various IT roles within the mining industry including General Manager of Shared Business Services for Rio Tinto and Chief Information Officer for iron ore junior Citic Pacific Mining.