Agency contribution to whole-of-government objectives

Key objective

Agency’s contribution

More jobs

Agency investment in sporting facilities and upgrades

The Agency is projected to have stimulated 206.9 FTE jobs in the economy* through an investment of more than $50.21m in various sporting facilities’ development or upgrades, including infrastructure projects with Home of Football at State Sports Park, Women’s Memorial Playing Fields, Adelaide Super-Drome Upgrade, Hindmarsh Stadium Upgrade, SA Athletics Stadium Upgrade and the new SASI facility.

Agency funding of community or business sporting facilities and upgrades

The Agency is projected to have stimulated 944.6 FTE jobs in the economy* through funding the community and/or businesses more than $230.38m in various sporting facilities’ development or upgrades, including infrastructure projects with State Basketball Centre Wayville, Adelaide Oval Precinct, Tilley Recreation Park, Southern Sporting Hub, Tea Tree Gully Gymsports, Cummins Community Clubrooms, Grange Recreation Reserve, Unley Oval Sports Precinct, Tea Tree Gully Tennis Club and Cove Sports Precinct.

Agency funding supporting employment in the sport and recreation industry

The Agency is projected to have stimulated 60.4 FTE jobs through $14.72m funding in projects to grow the sport or activity, improve services or address barriers to inclusion.

Lower costs 

Agency investment to lower the cost of sport and active recreation

The Agency has:

  • Expanded access to the $100p.a. Sports Vouchers subsidy scheme to include Years 8 and 9 students from 1 January 2022.
  • Expanded access to include recreational fishing clubs to the Active Club grant scheme for equipment, uniforms and protective gear, medical equipment and training, hardship subsidies, technology, COVID-19 related costs, professional development and club promotion.

Better services

Elite pathways and high-performance programs

The Agency has:

  • Tested 2,501 young people (aged 12–20 years) to identify those with highly suitable physical attributes for specific Olympic sports. 
  • Invited 103 (4.1%) Talent Search participants to join the State Talent Program.
  • Provided 252 athlete scholarships and services.


Research

The Agency has undertaken research on the following projects:

  • Development of an immediate audio feedback system for contact time in swimming.
  • Development of a diving rotational training bar for use in the dry-land training facility.

 

Collaborative research was jointly undertaken with partner organisations on the following projects:

  • Force data capture systems in a gold-medal winning lower limb amputee para-cyclist to improve the knowledge base for custom equipment usage, set-up and instrumentation.  
  • Power data quality (accuracy and repeatability) of a commercially available kayak paddle with instrumentation.
  • Impact of the ‘Beyond the Club’ podcast, which is a podcast that brings directly relevant sport research into the public domain targeting community sporting clubs.
  • Modification and validation of a treadmill belt speed calibration system.
  • Repeated-sprints in Hypoxia: Performance Benefits and Physiological Adaptations in High Performance Endurance Athletes.

 

The Agency also contributed to the following research publications and textbooks:

  • Perceptions of performance determinants and evidence-based practice in track cycling: a survey of coaches, athletes, and practitioners. 
  • Testing, Training, and Optimising Performance of Track Cyclists: A Systematic Mapping Review. 
  • The Multidisciplinary Physical Preparation of a Multiple Paralympic Medal-Winning Cyclist. 
  • ‘Talent Development in Paralympic Sport; Researcher and practitioner perspectives.’  Chapters – “Physiological considerations for Para athletes” and “Role of technology in athlete assessment”.


Business cases under consideration

The Agency considered (or is considering) the following significant business cases, white papers or proposals for new initiatives, including:

  • Options to stimulate sport and active recreation activities in the regions.


Policy initiatives

The Agency has:

  • Provided published guidance to support clubs to explore innovative ways to deliver quality experiences, share resources, services and facilities, increase affordability and promote contemporary approaches to volunteering. This will assist clubs to adapt to the needs of current and future generations.
  • Provided published guidance to assist organisations to provide environments where the contribution of women is valued, respected and encouraged by addressing the inequalities of women involved in sport.


Joined-up services and strategic partnerships

The Agency has developed strategic partnerships to improve service delivery across government with:

  • Wellbeing SA to create more opportunities for collaboration to achieve healthy, physically active communities.
  • SAPOL to ensure the integrity of persons licenced to promote boxing and martial arts events and the safety of the public at those events.
  • The Department of Education to inspire students to be more physically active.
  • The Australian Institute of Sport to better manage athlete data regardless of their position in the elite sport pathway. 
  • Active Inclusion to create the ‘I’m an Athlete.      Period.’ - an initiative promoting positive menstrual health aimed at breaking down female participation barriers in physical activity.


Improving water safety

Water Safety for Children

10,481 children (aged 5–14 years) increased their water safety knowledge through the VACSWIM SA program across 29 metro and 67 regional locations.  

Participant numbers included 1,063 children from high-priority populations:

  • 354 children with a disability
  • 162 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
  • 460 children born overseas
  • 87 children from out-of-home care participated for free.

The overall participant numbers represents a 14% decrease in participants from the previous year due to challenges faced by COVID-19 at the time.


Reviewing Agency functions

The Agency has undertaken (or has commenced) reviews of:

  • The State Sport Dispute Centre and the subsequent discontinuation of the service.
  • The Grants Programs and subsequently commenced implementation of the review recommendations.
  • High-performance service delivery arrangements for the Paris2024 Olympic / Paralympic Games cycle.
  • Skills required to deliver elements of the Agency’s Strategic Plan.
  • The cost of junior sport, willingness to pay and the impact on children’s engagement in sport.
  • The Agency’s governance structures.

* Job projections based on the employment impact of capital projects set out in the Guidelines for the Evaluation of Public Sector Initiatives, which forms part of Treasurer’s Instruction 17.

Agency Specific Objectives and Performance

Objective 1

Indicators

Performance 

Ensure South Australians have access to sport and recreation places and spaces that support participation at all levels.

The number of state active recreation and sports venues, properties and trails developed or maintained per annum.

 

[Target: 29]

29 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100%

Objective 2

Indicators

Performance 

Ensure people and organisations delivering sport and active recreation have the capability and capacity to deliver quality opportunities for participation and performance.

The number of training and development services provided to the active recreation and sports industry per annum. 

*Including those provided under outsourcing arrangements.

 

[Target: 64]

63 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

98%

Objective 3

Indicators

Performance 

Ensure it is easy and enjoyable for all South Australians to participate at all levels and in all facets of recreation and sport.

 

2021 calendar year’s data released by AusPlay on 29 April 2022.

 

*As measured by adult AusPlay for Jan – Dec 2021 at least once per week.

The percentage of South Australian children# and adults^ exceeding the national participation level in sport and active recreation at least once per week*.

[Target: Positive difference between percentages SA:AUS]

# 0-14 years of age     ^ 15+ years of age

 

Children:   +0.70%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100%

Adults:    -1.7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99%

The percentage of males and females participating in sport and active recreation is approximately equal*.

[Target: Close to 45-55% males; 45-55% females] 

46.3% M : 53.7% F

 

 

Total participants 1+ times/week has decreased by 0.8% from 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100%

The number of sport vouchers redeemed.

Children participating in sport or active recreation.

[Target: 87,000]

82,057 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

94%

The percentage of State Sporting Organisations achieving 40:40:20 gender targets on their boards.

[Target: 100% by 30 June 2021]

35% FY18/19 

75% FY19/20

100% FY20/21

 

44% meet the target 

44% do not meet the target (27% skewed towards males and 17% skewed towards females)

 

12% status unknown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44%

Objective 4

Indicators

Performance 

Grow the number of South Australian athletes winning on the international stage. 

 

* These targets may vary between years depending on the number of anticipated benchmark events and the stage of the Olympic / Paralympic cycle.

The number of SASI and SA-based athletes selected in Australian teams for benchmark events per annum.

[Target: 59 athletes across 11 sports]

*Source: 2021 SASI Awards Book

64 athletes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

108%

25 sports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

227%

The number of SASI staff selected to provide support to Australian teams competing at international benchmark events (senior or junior) per annum.

[Target: 5 staff]

*Source: 2021 SASI Awards Book

7 staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

140%

The percentage of athletes remaining within their Individual Athlete Performance Plan parameters per annum.

[Target: 75%]

*Source: SASI Managed Programs + Categorised IAP Athletes

87%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

116%























 

 

The number of Partnership Programs sustained (including Centres of Excellence and Development Programs) per annum.

[Target: 11 partnerships]

*Source: NCE’s + Pathway Programs

11 partnerships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100%

Objective 5

Indicators

Performance 

Ensure investment in sport and recreation delivers value for the South Australian economy and community. 

The ratio of co-investment by government and industry in sport and recreation infrastructure.

[Target: Every $1 of the Agency’s Grants Program funding for infrastructure is matched by a $2 investment by the industry.]

$1 : $0.92

 

 

NOTE: The co-investment ratio is typically lower in a General Election year, as election commitments typically do not require the grantee to co-invest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

46%

Objective 6

Indicators

Performance 

Ensure the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing is progressive, responsive, and accountable.

 

The ORSR staff mini-survey 2022 received submissions from 51 respondents (i.e. 63% of potential respondents).

 

The percentage of staff survey respondents who would recommend the Agency as a good place to work.

[Target: 100% of staff]

88%   

Variance of +7% from 2021 I Work for SA survey.  

Q1: ORSR staff mini-survey 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

88%

The percentage of staff survey respondents who state that personal background is not a barrier to success in the Agency. (e.g. cultural background, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, etc.)

[Target: 100% of staff]

76%

Variance of +2% from 2021 I Work for SA survey.  

Q2: ORSR staff mini-survey 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

76%

The percentage of staff survey respondents who report having witnessed harassment or bullying in the workplace.

[Target: 0% of staff]

33% 

17 of the respondents.   Variance of +12% from 2021 I Work for SA survey.      

 

Q3: ORSR staff mini-survey 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33%

The percentage of staff survey respondents who understand how their work contributes to the Agency’s objectives.

[Target: 100% of staff]

96%

Variance of +5% from 2021 I Work for SA survey.   

Q4:  ORSR staff mini-survey 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

96%

 

The percentage of corrective actions completed within the target timeframe.

[Target: 100% of actions]

71%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71%

Employment opportunity programs

Program name

Performance

Postgraduate Internship Program

Eight (8) post-graduate university students completed a placement / internship during the period.

Graduate Program

No internships occurred during the reporting period.

Undergraduate Internship Program

Three (3) students completed a placement with the Agency during the reporting period.

Work Experience Program

The Agency has a strong level of interest from high school students to undertake work experience. During the reporting period, five (5) high school students completed a work experience placement with the Agency.

Agency performance management and development systems

Performance management and development systemPerformance

CHRIS 21

Staff Performance
Management Program

92% of FTE (including staff and managers) completed a formal performance development process in accordance with the Public Sector Employment Guideline on Performance Management and Development as at 30 June 2022.

SAES PROGRAM

Executive Performance Management Program

100% of FTE (for executives only) completed a formal performance development process incorporating assessment against the core competencies outlined in the South Australian Executive Service Competency Framework and individual performance indicators as at 30 June 2022.

Work health, safety and return to work programs

Program name

Performance

EMPLOYEE WELLBEING PROGRAM

The Agency’s employees are able to participate in the following employee wellbeing activities:

  • Corporate Cup
  • Access to onsite gym facilities

INFLUENZA VACCINATION PROGRAM

The Agency provides an annual, voluntary influenza vaccination program to employees. The program is run at our main Kidman Park site. 45% of the workforce opted to be vaccinated during the reporting period.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Agency offers employees and their immediate family members a short-term, anonymous counselling service for both work-related and personal issues.

The Agency’s Employee Assistance Program was accessed by staff on three occasions during the reporting period.

In addition, the program provides critical incident response. The critical incident response service was not required by staff during the reporting period.

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY STRATEGY

The Agency had planned to implement a WHS Action Plan during FY2020-21. Following the disruptions to planned operations caused by COVID-19, this has been re-scheduled for implementation during FY2022-23.

WHS INTERNAL AUDIT PROGRAM

The Agency conducted two internal audits for an area of risk.

Workplace injury claims

Current year
2021–22

Past year

2020–21

% Change
(+ / -)

Total new workplace injury claims

0

0

0%

Fatalities

0

0

0%

Seriously injured workers*

0

0

0%

Significant injuries (where lost time exceeds a working week, expressed as frequency rate per 1000 FTE)

0

0

0%

*Number of claimants assessed during the reporting period as having a whole person impairment of 30% or more under the Return to Work Act 2014 (Part 2 Division 5).

Work health and safety regulations

Current year
2021–22

Past year

2020–21

% Change
(+ / -)

Number of notifiable incidents (Work Health and Safety Act 2012, Part 3)

0

0

0%

Number of provisional improvements, improvement and prohibition notices (Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Sections 90, 191 and 195)

0

0

0%

Return to work costs**

Current year
2021–22

Past year

2020–21

% Change
(+ / -)

Total gross workers compensation expenditure ($)

$20,480

$24,690

- 17%

Income support payments – gross ($)

$19,840

$24,622

- 20%

**Before third party recovery.

Data for previous years is available at: https://data.sa.gov.au/data/organization/office-for-recreation-sport-and-racing

Executive employment in the Agency

Executive classification

Number of executives

SAES Level 1

3

SAES Level 2

1

Data for previous years is available at: https://data.sa.gov.au/data/organization/office-for-recreation-sport-and-racing

The Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment has a workforce information page that provides further information on the breakdown of executive gender, salary and tenure by agency.