DPC structure and organisational chart

DPC structure

The Secretary is Chris Barrett(opens in a new window), who leads the department. It is comprised of five groups and its associated entities and agencies.

View our high-level organisation chart

Public Administration Group

Deputy Secretary: Marian Chapman

Includes the following branches:

• General Counsel

• Cabinet and Governance

• Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol

Social Policy Group

Deputy Secretary: Dannii de Kretser

Includes the following branches:

• Families, Fairness and Housing and Health

• Children's Portfolio Coordination and Education

• Multicultural Affairs

• Justice and Community Security and Emergency Management

Economic Policy and State Productivity (EPSP) Group

Deputy Secretary: Jason Loos

Includes the following branches:

• Economic Development and International

• Economic Strategy

• Energy, Resources and Environment

• Infrastructure, Planning and Major Projects

First Peoples – State Relations (FPSR) Group

Deputy Secretary: Terry Garwood

Includes the following branches:

• Closing the Gap, Policy and Accountability

• First Peoples Cultural Heritage

• First Peoples Land Justice

• First Peoples Community Engagement and Strategy

• Cultural Heritage Management Plan Reform