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KANGAROO ISLAND

NATURAL RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT BOARD

ANNUAL REPORT

1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012

Kangaroo Island NRM Board Annual Report 2011-12

Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board

Annual Report 2011-12

For further information please contact:

Julie Hughes

Manager Business Support


37 Dauncey Street, Kingscote SA 5223

Telephone: (08) 8553 4444

Facsimile: (08) 8553 2351

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.kinrm.sa.gov.au

IISN & ABN: 86 052 151 451

31 October 2012


TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL ............................................................... 4

FOREWORD ................................................................................... 5

OPERATIONS AND INITIATIVES ......................................................... 8

ROLE, LEGISLATION AND STRUCTURE .............................................. 16

OBJECT OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT ................. 16

ROLE OF THE BOARD .................................................................. 16

FUNCTIONS OF THE KANGAROO ISLAND NRM BOARD ....................... 17

MEMBERSHIP ............................................................................ 18

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP ........................................... 18

MEETINGS: GENERAL AND SPECIAL .............................................. 19

GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS ................................................... 19

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE .................................................... 21

MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ............................................. 23

EMPLOYEE NUMBERS, GENDER AND STATUS .................................. 23

SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE BOARD ........................ 24

EXECUTIVES ............................................................................. 24

LEAVE MANAGEMENT ................................................................ 25

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY ............................................................. 25

VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS ........................ 26

PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT ....................................................... 27

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT ............................... 27

ACCREDITED TRAINING PACKAGES ................................................. 27

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS ......................................... 27

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND INJURY MANAGEMENT ............. 28

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE............................................................. 31

CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS ..................................................... 56

ACCOUNT PAYMENT PERFORMANCE ................................................ 56

FRAUD ........................................................................................ 56

CONSULTANTS .............................................................................. 56

OVERSEAS TRAVEL ....................................................................... 56

REPORTING AGAINST THE CARERS RECOGNITION ACT ....................... 57

DISABILITY ACTION PLANS ............................................................. 57

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS ....................... 58

URBAN DESIGN CHARTER ............................................................... 59

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – INFORMATION STATEMENTS ................. 59

PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION STATEMENT ................................. 59

WHISTELBLOWERS PROTECTION ACT 1993 ........................................ 59

ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTION PLAN REPORT ..................................... 60

GREENING OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FRAMEWORK .................... 60

REGIONAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENTS .................................. 61

RECONCILIATION STATEMENT ........................................................ 61

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................. 62

GLOSSARY ................................................................................... 62


LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

Mr Andrew Inglis AM

Chair

Natural Resources Management Council

GPO Box 1047

ADELAIDE

South Australia 5001

Dear Mr Inglis

In accordance with the Natural Resources Management Act 2004, I have pleasure in presenting

the annual report of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board for the year

ended 30 June 2012.

The Board seeks funding through the State and Commonwealth Governments and is continually

searching for any funding that is available and supports the delivery of our Regional NRM Plan.

The Board has worked hard to achieve high levels of accountability and improve its business

effectiveness through the review and improvement of its governance and operational processes.

The Board has continued to develop strong relationships with local government and we have a

nominated Local Government representative who is a Board member. The Board also continues

to have strong relationships with industry groups and relevant government agencies. The Board

looks forward to working closely with all stakeholder groups in the delivery of its programs and

achieving important natural resource outcomes within the region.

Members of the Board along with staff have established an organisation which is valued and

respected by the community.

The Board continues working closely with the community and all stakeholder groups in the

delivery of its programs and achieving important natural resource outcomes within the region.

Richard Trethewey

Presiding Member



FOREWORD

On 1 July 2005 the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board (the Board) became

responsible for managing, protecting and restoring Kangaroo Island‘s unique natural resources. The

Kangaroo Island NRM region incorporates all of Kangaroo Island, which lies approximately 15

kilometres off the tip of Fleurieu Peninsula in southern South Australia. The Island covers an area

of 4,370 square kilometres and has 457 kilometres of coastline.

Kangaroo Island contains the highest proportion of remnant native vegetation of all South

Australian agricultural regions. This vegetation supports a wide diversity of habitats and an

abundance of wildlife, which comprises the greatest number of endemic species in any region in

South Australia. The Island‘s natural resources underpin a range of industries, dominated by

primary production, commercial fishing and tourism. These industries in turn support a diverse

vibrant community eager to manage the natural resources of Kangaroo Island sustainably for future

generations.

The Board consists of nine community members selected for their knowledge, skills and experience

in managing the natural resources on Kangaroo Island. Three government agency representatives

have also been appointed to assist the Board. These representatives do not have voting rights but

contribute in a meaningful way to the Board.

The Board believes managing the region‘s natural resources for the enjoyment of current and future

residents and visitors is a significant responsibility and is committed to taking a leadership role in

delivering the outcomes identified in the Kangaroo Island NRM plan and welcome all contributions

to managing the future of the Island and its natural resources.

All peak organisations on Kangaroo Island have important roles in shaping the future of the Island.

While each organisation has different responsibilities, they have complementary functions and

many common core objectives. The organisations listed below, along with the Kangaroo Island

Natural Resources Management Board have agreed on the above shared vision for Kangaroo Island.

Agriculture Kangaroo Island

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Kangaroo Island Council

Kangaroo Island Community Education

Kangaroo Island Health Services

Primary Industries and Regions SA

Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island

Tourism Kangaroo Island

Regional NRM Vision

The natural resources of Kangaroo Island managed sustainably by a capable and engaged

community for environmental, economic and social benefit.

Shared Vision for Kangaroo Island

Our whole of island approach will support community learning, health social and environmental

well-being and economic growth ensuring a sustainable future for all.


PLANS AND OBJECTIVES

Natural resources management activities undertaken by the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources

Management Board are consistent with the directions set out in South Australia‘s Strategic Plan

2011 and the State Natural Resources Management Plan

SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC PLAN

The SA Strategic Plan 2011 guides individuals, community organisations, governments and

businesses to secure the wellbeing of all South Australians. The Plan contains the community‘s

visions and goals and the 100 measurable targets reflect our priorities:

Our community

Our prosperity

Our environment

Our health

Our education

Our ideas.

LINK BETWEEN THE BOARD AND SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC PLAN 2011

Table 1 below, illustrates where the Regional NRM Plan contributes to achieving the six visions of the

strategic plan 2011.

Table 1: Links between the KI NRM Board theme areas and the SA Strategic Plan

Regional NRM Plan SA Strategic Plan

Theme Areas

Visions

Our

Com

munit

y

Our

Pro

sper

ity

Our

Envi

ronm

ent

Our

Hea

lth

Our

Educa

tion

Our

Idea

s

Building a Sustainable Future

Rivers of Life

Island Refuge

Oceans of Blue

Repel the Invaders

Assisting the Community

Building Knowledge


STATE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN

The State NRM Plan identifies a 50-year vision for natural resources management in South

Australia. The State NRM Plan contains four goals:

Landscape scale management that maintains healthy natural systems and is adaptive to

climate change.

Prosperous communities and industries using and managing natural resources within

ecologically sustainable limits.

Communities, governments and industries with the capability, commitment and connections

to manage natural resources in an integrated way

Integrated management of biological threats to minimise risk to natural systems,

communities and industry

Note: the State NRM Plan 2012-2017 was released in June 2012 with 3 goals and relevant guiding

targets.

LINKS BETWEEN THE BOARD AND THE STATE NRM PLAN

Table 2 below, illustrates where the Regional NRM Plan contributes to achieving the six visions of the

strategic plan 2011.

Table 2: Links between the State NRM Plan and the KI Regional NRM Plan

Regional NRM

Plan

State NRM Plan

Goals

Theme Area

Landscape scale

management that

maintains healthy

natural systems

and is adaptive to

climate change

Prosperous

communities and

industries using

and managing

natural

resources within

ecologically

sustainable limits

Communities,

governments and

industries with the

capability,

commitment and

connections to

manage natural

resources in an

integrated way

Integrated

management of

biological threats

to minimise risks

to natural systems,

communities and

industry

Building a

Sustainable Future

Rivers of Life

Island Refuge

Oceans of Blue

Repel the Invaders

Assisting the

Community

Building Knowledge


OPERATIONS AND INITIATIVES

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Plan 2009 (the Plan) was adopted by the

Minister for Environment and Conservation on 2 September 2009. The Plan sets out a new

direction for managing the Island‘s natural resources for the benefit of its social, economic and

environmental future.

The Plan has brought together the concerns and aspirations of the Kangaroo Island community and

stakeholders. The clarity of this common vision will underpin economic development and a

collaborative ethos for a sustainable Kangaroo Island

The Plan elucidates how relevant state, national and international policies, legislation and

agreements will be achieved in practice on Kangaroo Island.

The Plan has also established a framework for ongoing learning in a ‗plan, act, learn, improve‘

cycle. Natural resources management deals with a complex mix of social, economic and

environmental issues, many of which are not always well understood. This cycle aims to improve

our understanding, plans and actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.

Building a Sustainable Future—Land Management Program

The Land and Water Management Program supports landowners to mitigate the impacts of soil

salinity, acidity and erosion, to promote soil conservation and manage biodiversity at a landscape

scale. The program continues over 17 years of work funded originally by the National Landcare

Program (NLP), Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) and National Action Plan for Salinity and Water

Quality (NAP) and now the Australian Government Caring for our Country program and State

Complimentary NRM Program.

A Regional Landcare Facilitator and on-ground works project staff support landowners, providing

advice on best practice land management, assisting them to undertake remedial and protective on-

ground works and provide a link to Australian Government priorities and industry networks.

The program also operates a nursery and seedbank which propagates local species for the best

results with restorative works. In 2011-2012 the nursery grew approximately 40,000 seedlings

which were planted across Kangaroo Island.

The program offers incentives and demonstrations of a range of on-ground works for sustainable

land management. The on-ground works offered are selected following research from other KI

programs to facilitate best practice management of the Island‘s natural resources. Works are offered

across Kangaroo Island but during 2011-2012 two areas were particularly focussed on;

Cygnet River catchment – to ameliorate seagrass loss in Nepean Bay

Harriet River catchment – to mitigate the impacts of flood damage caused by the breaching of a

farm dam in the headwaters of the Harriet River in 2009.


Achievements during 2011-2012 included:

On-ground works undertaken Cygnet

catchment

Harriet

catchment

Remainder

of KI

Total

works

Native vegetation protected from stock

impacts (ha) 0 1.2 20.3 21.5

Riparian vegetation protected from

stock impacts (ha) 167 3.7 251 421.7

Revegetation using local species (ha) 17.1 0 19.5 36.6

4.2 0 6.85 11.05

Perennial pastures established (ha) 208 242 597 1047

Clay spread and delved to improve

nutrient uptake and water use (ha) 0 300 50 350

Lime incorporated to improve nutrient

uptake and water use (ha) 259 465 1636 2360

Water points relocated 8 8

Stock or vehicle crossings built 8 4 13 25

Rivers of Life—Water Management Program The KI NRM Board Water Management Program works closely with the community to facilitate

the equitable management of water quality and quantity to sustain natural ecosystems, industry,

agriculture, human consumption and other urban and domestic uses on the Island.

A monitoring program has collected data on water quality each month at flow gauging stations on

Rocky River, Stun‘sail Boom River, Timber Creek and two sites on Cygnet River (Huxtable Forest

and Koala Lodge) to:

allow the Board, through consultation with the community, to determine if current water quality

needs to be improved or maintained

allow the Board to set targets, which specify acceptable water quality parameters for rivers on

KI

prioritise placement of on-ground works

assess the effect of on-ground works on water quality in catchments.

Salinity, temperature, total dissolved solids, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, pH, total nitrogen and total

phosphorous are all being measured. Data on volumes of water passing the sites allow estimates of

annual loads of some of these substances to be made and help achieve an understanding of seasonal

variations in water quality. The data complements other data already being collected by Landcare

groups on the Island.

A more intensive monitoring program was conducted at the two Cygnet River flow stations as part

of the Catchment to Coast project to gain an accurate understanding of nitrogen and phosphorous


being transported into Nepean Bay, where these pollutants are thought to be having a detrimental

impact on seagrasses. Data collected includes:

weekly changes in nitrogen and phosphorous loads being transported by the river

data on nitrogen and phosphorous loads at specific stages during significant flow events

suspended solids.

A new farm dams GIS layer has been developed from aerial imagery captured in 2011 to provide

the Board with an accurate estimate of dam development on KI. This updates the previous layer

which was based on data from 2001. Volume estimates for all catchments and subcatchments have

been calculated enabling the volumes of water available for development to be updated.

The Water Management Program continued to support the water resources taskforce during the

year. The CSIRO report titled CSIRO Independent Scientific Review of the Kangaroo Island

Natural Resources Management Plan Water Resources Management Policy (May 2011), was

received in July 2011. The Taskforce has since met to discuss the report and its findings and a

number of recommendations have been provided to the Board regarding the ongoing development

of policies for KI.

Island Refuge – Biodiversity Management Program

The Island Refuge program assists the community to manage biodiversity and mitigate processes,

such as environmental weeds, which threaten biodiversity. The program actively researches and

implements methods to protect and enhance threatened species, particularly glossy black-cockatoos

and threatened and endangered plants.

In 2011-12 the Bush Management Advisor (BMA) worked with the local community to address

threats to biodiversity by:

Providing 45 landholders with advice on native vegetation regulations, Heritage Agreements,

threatened plants, revegetation, coastal restoration, management of environmental weeds and

Phytophthora hygiene.

Assisting the Parndana, Emu Bay and Vivonne Bay and Districts Progress Associations to

restore and manage habitat and Friends of Dudley Peninsula Parks and Wildlife and Kangaroo

Island Parks, Western Districts to undertake surveys to detect threatened southern brown

bandicoot.

Implementing 67 ha of control works for the environmental weeds bluebell creeper, coastal tea

tree, Italian buckthorn and sweet pittosporum.

Engaging with 111 KI Community Education (KICE) students. Three junior primary classes

from Kingscote Campus explored the effects of marine pollution. A primary class from

Parndana Campus investigated habitats utilised by different animals on a field trip. Senior

school students at Parndana identified weeds in class and in the field and assisted with weed

removal on a field trip.

Engaging with 64 children and adults for Hooded Plover awareness and conservation.

The Glossy Black-cockatoo Recovery Program undertakes continual research and successful on-

ground actions, such as protecting, maintaining and monitoring nests and revegetating nesting and

feeding habitat. The program is vigorously supported by volunteers and the results are impressive.

Just a decade ago, only 200 Glossy Blacks remained on Kangaroo Island but today the population

has reached between 315 and 360 birds.


In 2011-2012 achievements for the Glossy Black-cockatoo Recovery Program included:

Monitored and protected 118 nests and installed two new artificial nest hollows to improve

glossy black-cockatoo nesting success.

Monitored glossy black-cockatoo nests using a nest-cam and recorded galahs and common

brush-tailed possums preying on chicks.

Engaged 28 volunteers to assist with the annual census in October 2011 (contributing 190

hours) and 34 volunteers to assist with nest monitoring activities (contributing 148 hours).

Trained eight commercial tour operators to guide tours in areas with glossy black-cockatoos

without disturbing them.

Planted 3,000 Allocasuarina verticillata at Western River and American River to increase

feeding habitat by 2 ha.

Monitored of Allocasuarina verticillata for the effects of drought and impacts of fire.

The Threatened Plant Species Recovery Program continues to undertake works to assist with the

recovery of threatened species and their habitat. Two complementary approaches are being used to

halt the decline of our rarest plant life:

1. The health of remnant bushland is being improved by restoring more appropriate fire regimes

(Eastern Plains Fire Trial).

2. The limited and fragmented nature of remnant bushland in eastern KI is being addressed by re-

establishing threatened plant populations, communities and habitat in a way that buffers,

enlarges and connects with existing bushland (Habitat Restoration Program).

In 2011-2012 the Eastern Plains Fire Trial (EPFT) program undertook work to re-invigorate

senescent plant communities in eastern Kangaroo Island, increase the knowledge of the importance

of fire for biodiversity conservation, improve fire management practices, strengthen partnerships

between land managers and improve public involvement in bushland management. The positive

ecological outcomes (primarily an increase in above ground plant diversity) of this project will be

self-sustaining until these vegetation communities senesce in 30-40 years time. This information

will be invaluable in the development of future programs to manage the biodiversity of fragmented

agricultural landscapes (including nationally threatened species) both on Kangaroo Island and

throughout southern Australia. Achievements include:

Two large prescribed burns were successfully completed in late October and early November

2011. A further two large scale burns were completed in March and April 2012. The total area

of these sites was 176 ha. These were undertaken by crews from the Department of

Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR), the SA Country Fire Service and local

landholders.

A total of seven SA Country Fire Service volunteers were involved in burn operations at two

large sites under this project during spring 2011. A further 21 volunteers assisted with

prescribed burning operations in autumn 2012.

A total of 18 sites were resurveyed in October and November to collect information on the

effect of prescribed burns under phase 1 of the EPFT. A further 21 sites were surveyed in

March, April and May (total of 39 sites surveyed). Key factors observed influencing native

plant regeneration at sites were edge effects, fire intensity, native herbivore grazing and site

condition.

A unique operational method was developed to address the challenges of undertaking a burn

program in long unburnt vegetation in close proximity to a large proportion of the Kangaroo

Island population. A central element of this method was the co-ordination, management and

delivery of the project by a core body of staff. An emphasis was placed on developing


techniques to prepare sites, manage relationships, select appropriate burn conditions, manage

burn logistics and crew, and implement on-ground fire management.

Project sites will significantly buffer and enlarge existing threatened plant habitat in eastern

Kangaroo Island and help establish improved links in strategic locations along landscape corridors.

The Habitat Restoration Program re-establishes threatened plant habitat using a unique approach to

revegetation by specifically focusing its activities on sites within a critical habitat zone for

nationally threatened plants on KI, as identified by the recovery plan for nationally threatened plant

species on Kangaroo Island. The project builds on past achievements by the KI Nationally

Threatened Plant Project (KINTPP) which has conducted comprehensive research into the

composition of local plant communities and aims to mimic the diversity found in intact remnants by

propagating and planting out a minimum of 120 species in biodiverse plantings. The density of

under-storey is kept high at a minimum of 2,000 plants per ha with sparser over-storey to reflect the

structure found in nearby intact remnants. The project has access to its own threatened plant project

nursery with a proven capacity to successfully grow 130,000 plants per year, comprising 120

species, including nationally threatened species by applying unique propagation methods developed

since 2003.

In July 2011 a total of 702 people attended the KI Planting Festival and planted 120,288 seedlings

over a 51.94 ha area in just three days. A total of 120 Kangaroo Island plant species were included

in the plantings. 50 kg of native seed was collected and also distributed over the planting area. This

work completed the last large-scale planting on Cygnet Park Sanctuary in eastern Kangaroo Island,

producing the largest patch of native vegetation in the lower Cygnet Valley. From October 2011 to

April 2012 900 batches of native seed were collected for the next season and 57,000 plants

propagated. A working document outlining all the steps involved in propagating this diverse array

of native plants was produced which summarised the methods used from seed treatment to species-

specific propagation dates.

Oceans of Blue – Coast and Marine Management Program

The Coast and Marine Program assists with the protection and management of Kangaroo Island‘s

coastal and marine environments through a diverse range of projects that encompass environmental

assessment, resource monitoring, on-ground works, education and community engagement.

2011-2012 achievements included:

A new method for revegetating seagrass was trialled by transplanting two species of seagrass

into four different plots in January 2012. Each plot contained two blocks at two different

depths. A total of 100 seedlings were transplanted at each location. These sites were assessed in

April 2012 and on average at least 75% of the transplants had survived.

Continued monitoring of the health and state of seagrass cover in Nepean Bay. This monitoring

captures resource condition trends and will be used to assess the effectiveness of on-ground

works in the catchment which are designed to improve water quality in the future.

Began a new monitoring program to characterise nutrient concentration and distribution in

Nepean Bay which will underpin the seagrass monitoring program and help explain patterns

and changes detected by this program. Artificial seagrass blades were successfully harvested

every 2–3 months from 44 monitoring sites. Algal growth on the blades was recorded and

analysed. Preliminary results demonstrate differential algal growth rates at different sites,

indicating variable nutrient concentration across Western Cove.


Engaged with the community to assist with the seagrass monitoring and restoration projects by

inviting community members to participate in the field work program so that they can see and

be involved in the work first hand.

Held site demonstrations at the Kangaroo Island Field Day to educate and inform the

community about the importance of seagrass and its ecology.

Conducted marine pest surveys at four locations on KI and two key locations on Yorke

Peninsula. Marine pests were found and removed at two of the four locations on KI.

Removed 70 invasive European fan worms from the Kingscote Jetty and one from the Bay of

Shoals.

Developed interpretative signs for installation on Gulf St Vincent promoting marine pest

detection and removal procedures for boats.

Delivered 12 presentations on marine pests to the SA Trailerboat Association, SA Charter

Fishers Association, SA Royal Yacht squadron, Sea Rescue Squadron and various local

progress associations, coastal community groups and local councils.

Distributed marine pest brochures and stickers to the boating and local community and

stakeholder groups.

Continued a regional little penguin monitoring program on KI. The program worked closely

with the local community to monitor breeding success and predators at penguin colonies around

Kangaroo Island.

Assessed subtidal reef biodiversity at 10 north coast reef sites to monitor a benchmark condition

report for long-term monitoring of reef health.

Collaborated with community groups to secure two commonwealth and two state community

grants focused on monitoring reefs, shorebirds and hooded plovers.

Established an Island-wide community census for little penguins with 90 volunteers.

Repel the Invaders – Pest Management Program

The KI NRM Board‘s pest management program works closely with the community, government

agencies, research, industry and stakeholder groups to:

1. Determine the distribution and impact of, and manage and control feral animals on KI, in

particular feral goats, feral deer, feral pigs and feral cats.

2. Implement proven and innovative strategies to monitor, manage, control and eradicate weeds

invading KI.

2011-2012 achievements included:

Almost complete eradication of feral goats. Ground control, a helicopter shoot and search for

feral goats was undertaken to assess whether eradication has been completed. Five goats were

destroyed during this assessment and at least four still remain.

As domestic goat management is now the greatest threat to successful long term eradication all

goat owners were contacted to discuss current goat numbers and activities. A permitting system

has been investigated and developed which is being considered.

Pig management continued in the Grassdale region and was expanded to the Western Districts

management unit (MU3) where coordinated management was implemented by seven

landholders which resulting in 27 pigs destroyed. The pigs in this area impact particularly on

potato growers.

Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) were managed over 550 ha across 11 sites with 30

land managers involved. Blackberry was managed at seven sites. Bridal creeper was managed at

four regional outlier sites based on the actions set in the Bridal Creeper Management Strategy

for Kangaroo Island 2006–2010. Two new potential blackberry sites were detected during this


reporting period and will be managed. Control activities were based on the recommended

annual control actions for each known infestation documented in the Blackberry Management

Strategy 2006–2012: Eradication of European blackberry from Kangaroo Island.

WoNS were promoted as part of KI NRM Board stalls at the Kingscote and Parndana

Agricultural Shows and also the Kangaroo Island Field Day. Interactive games were provided

for children including: ferals knock‘em down, weed seed numbers guessing game and feral cat

stomach lucky dip. Project information materials were available as well as the presence of

technical staff to answer public enquiries. WoNS work on KI was also promoted and reported

on through the Kangaroo Island Visitor Guide, the local stakeholder group Agriculture

Kangaroo Island (AgKI) electronic newsletter, local radio, and the local newspaper The

Islander, fact sheets and posters.

As part of planning WoNS management activities, project staff held face to face or phone

meetings with 30 landholders and managers, including DEWNR, to coordinate control

activities, encourage involvement and share control techniques.

Annual surveys for potential vertebrate pests and regional alert weeds were undertaken.

Response plans for rabbits and foxes have been produced.

Annual deer fence inspections were completed.

Quarantine bins were maintained. Biosecurity awareness material and articles were produced

and distributed relating to prohibited items on KI and KI quarantine.

Assisting the Community

The KI NRM Board believes managing natural resources is about working with people – it is

people who supply the vision, drive and commitment. People also benefit socially and

economically from well-managed natural resources that support industries and communities. The

Board works together with the community to successfully manage the Island‘s natural resources in

the face of future challenges.

To support KI coastal residents, Board staff assisted the local Landcare group EcoAction to develop

a coastal gardens planting guide for Kangaroo Island based on an Adelaide and Mount Lofty

Ranges NRM Board guide. To promote the booklet and demonstrate local native plant alternatives,

Board staff worked with EcoAction to deliver workshops at Penneshaw, American River, Vivonne

Bay and Kingscote and presented to community groups and at the Kangaroo Island Field Day and

Kingscote Agricultural Show.

In partnership with the Kangaroo Island Health Service and the local radio station, Board staff

promoted the health benefits of interacting with the environment at a stall outside the major

shopping centre in Kingscote for Mental Health week. Information presented included volunteering

in local environment groups and outdoor recreational clubs and their activities.

The Board continued to support the community through displays at the following regional events:

Kingscote and Parndana agricultural shows where displays focused on feral and weed

management, Glossy Black-cockatoo Recovery Program, volunteer and community groups,

coastal gardens, Eastern Plains Fire Trial and carbon sequestration.

Kangaroo Island Field Day with displays promoting carbon sequestration, native species

restoration, feral and weed management, seagrass restoration and sustainable farming.

The Board also continued to work together with Agriculture Kangaroo Island (AgKI), the region‘s

peak agricultural body representing primary producers on the Island. A Board staff member

attended AgKI meetings and the Board regularly contributes to the AgKI newsletter.


Board staff have continued to support local NRM community groups by inviting them to natural

resources local events, activities and workshops, forwarding relevant information to them,

promoting their activities on the website and noticeboard, answering enquiries, assisting groups

with grants and award applications and providing them with technical advice to assist them to

deliver their projects. The Board assisted to co-ordinate a Community Grant Writing Workshop

presented in Kingscote by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and

Communities.

Building Knowledge – Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement (MERI)

In preparation for a full review of the Regional NRM Plan ‗Here to Stay‘ information has been

compiled on each of the 38 Regional Targets identified in the Plan. The intention of each target is

explained and the data needed to measure progress against it is identified. If that data exists then its

location, coverage, frequency and currency is specified. There is a summary of existing information

and trends, actions the Board can take to fill gaps in the necessary information, and the Program

Logic of each target is mapped.

A detailed process and timeline for completing a comprehensive review of the existing regional

NRM Plan and for creating a revised Plan ready for implementation in 2014 has been developed.

The Board produced a second summary of local achievements across the range of its activities in a

report ‗Working Together: Achievements 2010-2011‘, distributed across the island with ‗The

Islander‘ newspaper.

The Board continues to add to its catalogue of NRM documents relevant to Kangaroo Island

(currently containing about 5550 items).

Other Achievements

Contribution to Development and Review of State Policies and Strategies

o DENR Visitor Strategy – People and Parks

o State NRM Plan

Development of 2011-2017 project proposals

Board representation on State and Regional Committees

o Aboriginal State-wide Advisory Committee

o KI Tourism Optimisation Management Model Committee

o Kangaroo Island Bushfire Management Committee

o Tourism Kangaroo Island

o Agriculture Kangaroo Island

Consideration of Native Vegetation Council applications

Internal Board Business Achievements 2011-2012

Continuation of Employee Assistance Program

2010-2011 Achievements Report

Review of staff contracts

Preparation of operating budget

Staff development activities


o Conference attendance - various

o 4WD, Fire training

o Landcare Facilitator training

ROLE, LEGISLATION AND STRUCTURE

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board was established on 9 December 2004

under the auspices of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004. This report for the 2011-12

financial year fulfils the requirements of Section 38 of the Natural Resources Management Act.

OBJECT OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT

The objects of the Act include assisting in the achievement of ecologically sustainable development

in the State by establishing an integrated scheme to promote the use and management of natural

resources in a manner that—

a) recognises and protects the intrinsic values of natural resources; and

b) seeks to protect biological diversity and, insofar as is reasonably practicable, to support and

encourage the restoration or rehabilitation of ecological systems and processes that have been

lost or degraded; and

c) provides for the protection and management of catchments and the sustainable use of land and

water resources and, insofar as is reasonably practicable, seeks to enhance and restore or

rehabilitate land and water resources that have been degraded; and

d) seeks to support sustainable primary and other economic production systems with particular

reference to the value of agriculture and mining activities to the economy of the State; and

e) provides for the prevention or control of impacts caused by pest species of animals and plants

that may have an adverse effect on the environment, primary production or the community; and

f) promotes educational initiatives and provides support mechanisms to increase the capacity of

people to be involved in the management of natural resources.

ROLE OF THE BOARD

The Boards‘ role is defined in the Natural Resources Management Act and includes:

Taking an active role in the management of natural resources within the region and providing

advice on natural resource issues;

Preparing a regional natural resources management plan;

Implementing the Board‘s three-year business plan;

Promoting public awareness and understanding of the importance of integrated and sustainable

NRM;

Providing advice on the assessment of activities or proposals referred under legislation or on

any matter relevant to the condition or management of natural resources; and

Undertaking and supporting educational activities and increasing community capacity to

undertake sustainable natural resource management.


FUNCTIONS OF THE KANGAROO ISLAND NRM BOARD

Section 29 of the Natural Resources Management Act describes the functions of the Kangaroo

Natural Resources Management Board.

(1) The functions of a regional NRM Board are—

(a) to undertake an active role with respect to the management of natural resources within its

region; and

(b) —

(i) to prepare a regional NRM plan in accordance with this Act; and

(ii) to implement that plan; and

(iii) to keep the plan under review to ensure that the objects of this Act are being

achieved; and

(c) to promote public awareness and understanding of the importance of integrated and

sustainable natural resources management within its region, to undertake or support

educational initiatives with respect to natural resources management, and to provide

mechanisms to increase the capacity of people to implement programs or to take other steps

to improve the management of natural resources; and

(d) to provide advice with respect to the assessment of various activities or proposals referred to

the Board under this or any other Act; and

(e) to resolve any issues that may arise between any NRM groups that are relevant to the

management of natural resources within its region; and

(ea)to undertake an active role in ensuring-

(i) that any Development Plan under the Development Act 1993 that applies within its

region promotes the objects of this Act; and

(ii) insofar as is reasonably practicable, that those Development Plans and the Board‘s

regional NRM plan form a coherent set of policies,

and, in so doing, when a Development Plan amendment under the Development Act 1993

that is relevant to the activities of the Board is under consideration under that Act, to work

with-

(iii) in the case of a Development Plan amendment proposed by a council-the council; or

(iv) in the case of a Development Plan amendment proposed by a Minister-that

Minister‘s department; and

(f) at the request of the Minister or the NRM Council, or on its own initiative, to provide advice

on any matter relevant to the condition of natural resources within its region, or on the

management of those resources, to conduct any inquiry or audit, or to provide any other

advice or report that may be appropriate in the circumstances; and

(g) such other functions assigned to the Board by the Minister or by or under this or any other

Act.

(2) To avoid doubt, a regional NRM Board may act with respect to a particular matter despite

the fact that the matter may not fall within the scope of its regional NRM plan.

(3) However, if a regional NRM Board acts with respect to a particular matter in the

circumstances described in subsection (2), the Board must furnish a report on the matter to

the Natural Resources Committee of the Parliament (unless the matter is not, in the opinion

of the Board, significant).

(4) In performing its functions, a regional NRM Board should (as far as is reasonably

practicable) seek to work collaboratively with—

(a) the other regional NRM Boards whose regions adjoin the region of the Board; and

(b) other State agencies, agencies of the Commonwealth, and agencies of the other States and

Territories, that have functions that are relevant to those of the Board; and


(c) NRM groups with areas that fall (wholly or partially) within the region of the Board; and

(d) the constituent councils for the region, and other councils as may be relevant; and

(e) relevant industry, environment and community groups and organisations; and

(f) persons who own or occupy land within the region of the Board (insofar as may be

relevant).

(5) A regional NRM Board will, with respect to the performance of its functions, report to the

Minister.

(6) If the Minister assigns a function to a regional NRM Board under subsection (1)—

(a) the Minister must furnish a report on the matter to the Natural Resources Committee of the

Parliament; and

(b) the regional NRM Board must cause a statement of the fact of the assignment to be

published in its next annual report.

MEMBERSHIP

Section 25 of the Natural Resources Management Act provides for the appointment of the

Kangaroo Natural Resources Management Board.

The Board comprises 9 members, appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the

Minister. Each of the appointed members of the Board is a person who, in the opinion of the

Minister, meets the standards stipulated by section 25(4) of the Natural Resources Management Act

for the appointment of members:

The membership of the Board during 2011-2012 was:

Members

Mr Richard Trethewey (Presiding Member)

Mrs Jayne Bates

Mr Alan Childs

Mr Daniel Pattingale

Ms Peggy Rismiller

Mrs Shirley Pledge (appointed 4 August 2011)

Ms Kathie Stove

Mr Anthony Trethewey

As at 30 June 2012 there was one vacant position on the Board.

Government representatives authorised to attend meetings

Ms Julie Cann (Dept for Water) (Resigned)

Dr Medhi Doroudi (Dept of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia)

Mr Steven Watson (Kangaroo Island Council)

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

The membership of the Biosecurity Advisory Committee during 2011-12 was:

Beverley Overton

Geoffrey Nutt

Jennifer Stanton

Richard Glatz

Carly Buttrose


The membership of the On Ground Works Advisory Committee during 2011-12 was:

William Roper

Shirley Pledge

David Ball

Charles Rodney Bell

The membership of the Coast & Estuarine Marine Advisory Committee during 2011-12 was:

Andrew Neighbour

Bevan Patterson

Cherie Tyley

Virginia Walden

Barry Tydeman

David Young

MEETINGS: GENERAL AND SPECIAL

A total of 11 general Kangaroo Island NRM Board meetings were held during the 2011-12

financial year. One special Kangaroo Island NRM Board meetings was held during the 2011-12

financial year.

Table : Attendance by Appointed Board Members at Meetings

Member Meeting attendance Reason for non attendance

Richard Trethewey 11

Jayne Bates 9 Other commitments

Alan Childs 11 Other commitments

Daniel Pattingale 9 Other commitments

Shirley Pledge 9 Appointed August 2011

Peggy Rismiller 10 Other commitments

Kathie Stove 11

Anthony Trethewey 10 Other commitments

GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board is accountable to its local community

and in some situations, as outlined in the Act to the relevant Minister and the Parliament.

The Board works collaboratively with the other spheres of government in areas where there is a

common interest.

Board Representation

Board members are appointed for their skills and knowledge and are required to exercise these for

the benefit of the Board as a whole. The Board has fairly, effectively and efficiently represented its

community through its appointed board members.


Community Participation

The Board has invited and provided real opportunities for the community to contribute to

discussions and decisions that impact upon and are of concern to it. The Board‘s establishment of a

Water Resources Taskforce and Indigenous Reference Group are examples of the opportunities

provided. In addition the Board undertook consultation on the annual review of its business plan.

Roles and Relationships

Board members and staff have been made aware of their respective roles and responsibilities, which

are clearly stated and regularly reviewed. The relationships between the Presiding Member, board

members and staff foster partnership, maturity and a high level of respect.

Strategic Direction

The community expects the Board will have a clear direction for the future. The Board through its

regional planning process and annual review of its business plan has established and communicated

its priorities, the strategies it will adopt, resources it will require and how it will report on progress.

Policies & Procedures

Policies support the Board to achieve its objectives and are underpinned by clear procedures and

responsibilities for implementation. The Board has in place a number of operational and

administrative policies and procedures to ensure compliance with its obligations under the Natural

Resources Management Act 2004, OHSW Act 1986, Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), Public

Sector Management Act 1995, Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993, Freedom of Information Act

1991, Treasury Instructions and Australian Accounting Standards.

The Board reviews its policy areas on an ongoing basis.

Financial Management

Compliance

Risk Management

Administration

Human Resource Management

IT Management

Board and Committee Meetings

Board meetings are the key decision making forum. Committees support the achievement of the

objectives of the Board and enable persons (other than Board members) to participate in community

decision making processes. All records of meetings are readily accessible to the public, except in

circumstances provided for by the Natural Resources Management Act 2004

The Board‘s Finance Committee oversees polices to ensure that all statutory obligations are met,

particularly in respect of audit and finance matters

Accountability

Board members are accountable to their constituents for the governance of the board area. The

Regional Manager is accountable to the Board for managing its resources efficiently and

effectively. In preparation of the Annual Report the Board prepares its financial statements and

submits them for audit by the Auditor General.


ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Board organisation structure reflects its Finance Committee, Advisory Committees and Task

Forces

Due to the Regional Integration process a major restructure of the workforce has occurred during

2011-2012. .


Land & Water

Management

Community

Engagement

Weed & Biosecurity

Management

Coast & Marine

Management

Board & Program

Administration

Feral Animal

Management

KI NRM Board

Water Resources

Taskforce

MERLIN

Taskforce

Finance

Committee

Regional

Manager

On-ground Works Advisory

Committee

Coast, Estuarine & Marine Advisory

Committee

Biosecurity Advisory

Committee

Manager of Community, Engagement &

Planning

Manager of Business

Support

Manager of Sustainable

Landscapes

Threatened Species

Management


MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

EMPLOYEE NUMBERS, GENDER AND STATUS

The Board has an employment structure of 17.3 FTE

Suggested Tables:

EMPLOYEE NUMBERS, GENDER AND STATUS

Total Number of Employees

Persons 22

FTEs 17.3 (FTEs shown to 1 decimal place)

Gender % Persons % FTEs

Male 50 54.91

Female 50 45.09

Number of Persons During the 11-12 Financial Year

Separated from the agency 10

Recruited to the agency 6

Number of Persons at 30 June 2012

On Leave without Pay 0

Number of Persons recruited to the

agency during 11/12 financial year

and who were active/paid at June

2012

4


NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY SALARY BRACKET

SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE BOARD

Employee Amount Employee Amount Employee Amount

20V $ 4714.61 21J $1975.50 18N $ 5864.41

14D $ 6930.19 25KL $4814.44 6M $ 5692.21

7MK $ 1030.96 3G $5798.65 58CAS $ 49.57

8PM $ 7638.42 18N $5864.41 60CAS $ 119.85

22K $ 1126.90 2R $3432.82 26 CAS $ 2569.44

24RW $ 5684.28 1CW $6017.59 19CAS $ 56.53

28JS $ 5625.40 66HA $2370.18 33BM $ 4433.47

34FB $ 3106.92 57CAS $ 482.49 54CAS $ 46.72

17B $ 4645.84 21J $7413.17 5CAS $ 653.10

70CAS $ 284.91 71CAS $ 343.30 72CAS $ 91.41

73AM $ 118.76 67CAS $ 79.23

STATUS OF EMPLOYEES IN CURRENT POSITION

FTEs Ongoing Short-Term

Contract

Long-Term

Contract

Other

(Casual) Total

Male 0 3.8 4.8 0.9 9.5

Female 0 1.8 4.7 1.3 7.8

TOTAL 0 5.6 9.5 2.2 17.3

EXECUTIVES

EXECUTIVES BY GENDER, CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS

Ongoing Term Tenured Term Untenured Other (Casual) Total

Classification

Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male % Female % Total

0

0

Total 0

Salary Bracket Male Female Total

$0 - $51,599 3 5 8

$51,600 - $65,699 5 3 8

$65,700 - $84,099 3 3 6

$84,100 - $106,199 0 0 0

$106,200+ 0 0 0

TOTAL 11 11 22


LEAVE MANAGEMENT

AVERAGE DAYS LEAVE PER FULL TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEE

Leave Type

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Sick Leave 2.64 3.99 6.88 3.48

Family Carer‘s Leave .5 .5 .85 .55

Miscellaneous Special

Leave 0 0 0 0

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EMPLOYEES

Salary

Bracket Aboriginal

Employees

Total

Employees

%

Aboriginal

Employees

Target*

$0 -

$51,599 0 8 0 2%

$51,600 -

$65,699 0 8 0 2%

$65,700-

$84,099 0 6 0 2%

$84,100 -

$100,999 0 0 0 2%

$106,200+ 0 0 0 2%

TOTAL 0 00 0 2%

* Target from SASP

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY AGE BRACKET BY GENDER

Age Bracket Male Female Total % of Total 2010 Workforce

Benchmark*

15-19 0 0 0 0 6.1%

20-24 0 1 1 4.55 10.6%

25-29 1 2 3 13.64 10.5%

30-34 4 0 4 18.18 9.4%

35-39 1 1 2 9.09 11.2%

40-44 1 2 3 13.64 11.1%

45-49 0 1 1 4.55 12.2%

50-54 1 0 1 4.55 11.0%

55-59 1 3 4 18.18 9.2%

60-64 2 1 3 13.64 6.0%


65+ 0 0 0 0 2.9%

TOTAL 11 11 22 100 100.0

*Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics Australian Demographic Statistics, 6291.0.55.001 Labour Force

Status (ST LM8) by sex, age, state, marital status – employed – total from Feb78 Supertable, South Australia

at May 2010.

CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY

Male Female Total % Agency SA Community*

Number of employees born

overseas 0 0 0 0 20.3%

Number of employees who

speak language(s) other than

English at home

0 0 0 0 16.6%

* Benchmarks from ABS Publication Basic Community Profile (SA) Cat No. 2001.0, 2006 census.

TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES (ACCORDING TO

COMMONWEALTH DDA DEFINITION)

Male Female Total % of Agency

0 0 0 0

TYPES OF DISABILIY (WHERE SPECIFIED)

Disability Male Female Total % of Agency

Disability requiring

workplace

adaptation

0

0

0

0

Physical 0 0 0 0

Intellectual 0 0 0 0

Sensory 0 0 0 0

Psychological/

Psychiatric

0 0

0 0

VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS BY GENDER

Male Female Total

Purchased Leave 0 0 0

Flexitime 9 8 17

Compressed Weeks 0 0 0

Part-time 4 8 12

Job Share 0 0 0

Working from Home 0 0 0


Note: Employees may be undertaking more than one type of Flexible Working Arrangement at the same time. In this way, the total is unlikely to add to 100%. Further information on monitoring and reporting of Voluntary Flexible Working Arrangements can be found at: http://intra.sa.gov.au/Policies/cpe/docs/Standard_3-1.pdf

PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTED REVIEW OF INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Employees with … % Total Workforce

A review within the past 12 months 4.55

A review older than 12 months 54.55

No review 40.91

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING EXPENDITURE

Training and Development Total Cost % of Total Salary

Expenditure

Total training and development expenditure $0 0%

Total leadership and management

development expenditure $0 0%

ACCREDITED TRAINING PACKAGES

ACCREDITED TRAINING PACKAGES BY CLASSIFICATION

Classification Number of Accredited Training

Packages

0

0

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS

The gender balance of the Board is always taken into consideration when members are appointed.

The members of the Board are aware of and abide by their obligations under the State Equal

Opportunity Act 1984.

The Board supports participation in such programs as:

SA government Youth Training Scheme and the Trainee Employment Register

SA Public Sector Aboriginal Recruitment and Development Strategy and the

Aboriginal Employment Register.

Strategy for Employment of people with Disabilities (which includes the disability

Employment Register)

Career week and Work experience

http://intra.sa.gov.au/Policies/cpe/docs/Standard_3-1.pdf


In addition to this it is the policy of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management

Board to undertake compliance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) by

promoting a work environment where everyone is treated with respect, fairness, equality

and dignity.

ensuring an environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment

prevent discrimination, bullying and harassment in the workplace

ensuring management and staff are aware they may be liable for any unlawful act which

occurs in the work area under their supervision

ensuring prompt, serious, sensitive, impartial and confidential investigations of

complaints, enquiries and questions relating to discrimination, bullying and harassment

ensure any person who feels they have just cause for a complaint is able to use the

complaint procedures without fear of retribution or disadvantage:

The Board currently has 2 discrimination and harassment contact officers.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND INJURY MANAGEMENT

Everyone who works for the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board is responsible

for the health, safety and welfare of our people and customers in the workplace.

It is the aim of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board to minimise the risk of

injury and illness to our employees and other persons at work.

The Board believes that the proper management of occupational health, safety and welfare is an

integral part of our management processes.

The Board will support this Policy through:

adoption of a planned and systematic approach to OHS&W management,

effective consultation between managers and employees,

provision of resources and training for successful implementation of our plans,

managers facilitating the elimination or management of identified risks, and,

continuous improvement of our OHS&W management system.

The objectives of this policy are to achieve:

the development, application, monitoring and continuous improvement of an OHSW & Injury

Management System to prevent injury and illness;

minimise the severity and incidence of workplace injury and illness;

due diligence by meeting, as the minimum, all statutory safety, health and welfare requirements;

consistency in the demonstration, by all employees and contractors, of their responsibility to;

protect their own health and safety, and,

avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of any other person at work;

the identification, assessment and effective management of risks at work;

effective implementation and review of corrective actions for identified risks;

effective consultation through the establishment and maintenance of consultative structures and

processes that facilitate employee participation and contribute to the decision making processes;

informed and well trained managers and employees, who can provide instruction and

supervision, when required, to help others to safely carry out their OHS&W responsibilities;


employee and manager accountability for the successful delivery of the safety, health and

welfare program;

equitable and efficient claims management;

the early return of injured employees to the workplace

In addition to this policy the Board undertakes the following actions;

appointment of OHWS Representative in the workplace

participation in statewide NRM Board OHWS Coordinator position

OHSW as standing item on Board Agenda

OHSW as standing item on Staff Meeting Agenda

TABLE 1 OHS NOTICES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN

Number of notifiable occurrences pursuant to OHS&W Regulations Part 7

Division 6

NIL

Number of notifiable injuries pursuant to OHS&W Regulations Part 7 Division 6 NIL

Number of notices served pursuant to OHS&W Act s35, s39 and s40 (default,

improvement and prohibition notices)

NIL

TABLE 2: AGENCY GROSS1 WORKERS COMPENSATION EXPENDITURE FOR 2011-

12 COMPARED WITH 2010-11 2

EXPENDITURE

2011-12

($m)

2010-11

($m)

Variation

($m) + (-)

% Change

+ (-)

Income Maintenance 0 0

Lump Sum Settlements

Redemptions - Sect.42 0 0

Lump Sum Settlements

Permanent Disability – Sect. 43 0 0

Medical/Hospital Costs combined 0 0

Other 0 0

Total Claims Expenditure 0 0

1 before 3rd party recovery

2 Information available from SIMS (for detailed advice on data extraction contact PSWD)


TABLE 3 MEETING SAFETY PERFORMANCE TARGETS3

Base:

2005-06

Performance: 12 months to end

of

June 2012 *

Final

Target

Number

s or %

Actual Notional

Quarterl

y

Target**

Variatio

n

Numbers

or %

1. Workplace Fatalities 0 0 0

2. New Workplace Injury Claims 0 0 0

3. New Workplace Injury Claims

Frequency Rate

0 0 0

4. Lost Time Injury Frequency

Rate ***

0 0 0

5. New Psychological Injury

Claims

0 0 0

6. Rehabilitation and Return to

Work:

0 0 0

6a. Early Assessment within 2

days

0 0 0 80% or

more

6b. Early Intervention within 5

days

0 0 0 80% or

more

6c. RTW within 5 business days 0 0 0 75% or

more

7. Claim Determination: 0 0 0

7a. Claims determined in 10

business days

0 0 0 75% or

more

7b. Claims still to be determined

after 3 months

0 0 0 3% or less

8. Income Maintenance Payments

for Recent Injuries:

0 0 0

2009-10 Injuries (at 24 months

development)

0 0 0 Below

previous

2 years

average

2011-12 Injuries (at 12 months

development)

0 0 0 Below

previous

2 years

average

* Except for Target 8, which is YTD. For Targets 5, 6c, 7a and 7b, performance is measured up

to the previous quarter to allow reporting lag.

** Based on cumulative reduction from base at a constant quarterly figure.

***Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate Injury frequency rate for new lost-time injury/disease for

each one million hours worked. This frequency rate is calculated for benchmarking and is used by

the WorkCover Corporation.


Formula for Lost Time Injury frequency rate (new claims): Number of new cases of lost-time injury/disease for year x 1,000,000

Number of hours worked in the year

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board has submitted the following financial

statements to the Auditor General. The audited version has been inserted for information.


CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board did not enter into any contractual

agreements over $4 million during 2011-2012.

ACCOUNT PAYMENT PERFORMANCE

Particulars

Number of

accounts

paid

Percentage of

accounts paid

(by number)

Value in $A of

accounts paid

Percentage of

accounts paid

(by value)

Paid by due date* 681 96.42% $1,832,020 99.43%

Paid late, within 30

days of due date 11 1.91% $9,013 1.39%

Paid more than 30

days from due date 0 0 0 0

*Note: The due date is defined under section 11.7 of Treasurer‘s Instruction 11 Payment of Creditors’ Accounts. Generally,

unless there is a discount or a written agreement between the public authority and the creditor, payment should be within

thirty days of the date of the invoice or claim. Some agencies receive invoices significantly later than the invoice date, due to

supplier invoicing processes. Agencies may choose to report against the date the invoice is first received rather than the date

of invoice.

FRAUD

The number of instances of fraud detected in the Board was nil.

It is the policy of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board to ensure that

appropriate procedures are in place for the prevention of fraud.

Policy F19 ensures that:

Internal controls are maintained for sound practices and efficient management of the Board

Adequate procedures are in place for the prevention of error and fraud in the financial

transactions and records

CONSULTANTS

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board engaged one external consultant at the

total cost of $10,000 for the year 2011 – 2012.

OVERSEAS TRAVEL No overseas travel was undertaken during 2011-2012 by any Board, Committee members or staff

of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board


REPORTING AGAINST THE CARERS RECOGNITION ACT

This is not relevant to the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board.

DISABILITY ACTION PLANS

Promoting Independence – Disability Action Plans for South Australia provides a framework of

action for agencies to meet the requirements of the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act

1992 and the SA Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

There are six outcome areas outlined in Promoting Independence which the Board reports against:

1. The Board ensures accessibility of their services to people with disabilities, both as

customers and employees.

2. The Board ensures information about their services and programs is inclusive of people with

disabilities.

3. The Board delivers advice or services to people with disabilities with awareness and

understanding of issues affecting people with disabilities. IN doing so, agencies should

report on the extent of the delivery of disability awareness training with staff using the SA

Disability Awareness and Discrimination Training Framework.

4. The Board provides opportunities for consultation with people with disabilities in decision

making processes regarding service delivery and in the implementation of complaints and

grievance mechanisms.

5. The General Manager ensures that their Board has met the requirements of the Disability

Discrimination Act and Equal Opportunity Act.

6. The Board reports on how they are increasing the rate of employment of people with a

disability in order to meet the SASP Target 6.22 – ―to double the number of people with

disabilities employed in the public sector by 2014‖.

The Board‘s Disability Action Plan provides a structured approach towards identifying and

Systematically removing discriminatory practices from policy administration, services,

Employment and facilities. Its intention is to effect positive change that makes equal

Opportunity and equity of access to government a reality for people with disabilities.

Objective Action Success

Indicator

Responsibility Timeline

KI NRM Board

offices are accessible

Specific accommodation

needs are met for

employees with

disabilities

Emergency procedures are

inclusive of people with

disabilities

Employees

with

disabilities

have their

needs met.

Employees

with

disabilities

have their

needs met.

Senior

Management

OHWS

Representative

Ongoing

June

2012


Programs and services

promote inclusion of

people with

disabilities and the

access provisions that

are available

Staff are aware of the

requirement to promote

inclusion of people with

disabilities

Employees

with

disabilities

have their

needs met.

Senior

management

Ongoing

All Board

communications are

inclusive of people

with disabilities

Publications are available

in alternate format upon

request and all

publications promote

alternative formats being

available. Include budget

provisions for alternate

format for all publications

Adequate

budget

allocated

Communications

Officer

Ongoing

The Board provides

opportunities for

consultation with

people with

disabilities

People with disabilities are

given effective voice in

day-to-day business

activities and decisions.

Promote and increase

representation of people

with disabilities on

advisory bodies and

committees

Informal

assessment

Informal

assessment

Senior

management

Senior

Management

Ongoing

Ongoing

Board addresses

issues of recruitment

for people with

disabilities

Review recruitment

processes to ensure they

are accessible and

inclusive to people with

disabilities

All

recruitment

and

assessment

processes are

accessible

Senior

Management

Ongoing

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

Category No. of Sites Category

Description

Interpretation one or more

items at these sites

At start

of year

At end of

year

1 0 0 Remove Should be removed promptly

2 0 0 Remove as

soon as

practical

Should be scheduled for removal

at a practical time – scheduled

for 2012-13


3 0 0 Use care

during

maintenance

May need removal during

maintenance works

4 0 0 Monitor

Condition

Has asbestos present. Inspect

according to legislation and

policy

5 0 0 No Asbestos

identified/

identified

asbestos has

been removed

All asbestos identified and has

been removed or no asbestos

present at this site.

6 0 0 Further

information

required

Sites not yet categorised

URBAN DESIGN CHARTER

Cabinet adopted the South Australian Urban Design Charter as whole-of-government urban policy.

The Charter was publicly released in November 2004.

The Urban Design Charter aims to promote the benefits of good urban design, embedded the

principles into government processes and record the South Australian Government‘s commitment

to good urban design.

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board has undertaken no activities relevant

to the implementation of the urban design charter.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – INFORMATION STATEMENTS

PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION STATEMENT

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Freedom of Information Act 1991(the Act), the

following details comprise the information Statement of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources

Management Board.

The Act gives all South Australians a legally enforceable right of access to documents held by the

government, making the business of government open and accountable to all. Whilst freedom of

information aims to provide access to the maximum amount of information as possible, provisions

exist that protect legitimate agency, public and private interests.

WHISTELBLOWERS PROTECTION ACT 1993 There were no occasions during 2010-2011 on which public interest has been disclosed to a

responsible office of the agency under the Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993.


ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTION PLAN REPORT PERFORMANCE AGAINST ANNUAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY TARGETS

Energy Use (GJ)1

GHG Emissions2

Business Measure6

Base Year 2006/20073:

Electricity

33.3

8.722

3.0

2010-2011

Electricity

66

0*

3.6

2011-2012

Electricity

50

0

2.9

2014 Target 25. 6. 54 2.3

* 100% Green electricity purchased during 2011-2012 so GHG emissions are zero.

GREENING OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FRAMEWORK

The greening of Government Operations Framework (GoGo) Framework was approved by Cabinet

in February 2006 to provide the implementation framework for South Australian Government

agencies to progress greening programs.

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board undertakes an annual energy audit and

develops an energy efficiency action plan report.

1. Inclusion of environmental and user attributes as part the financial accounting protocol.

2. Purchase a minimum of 100% accredited Green power by 1 January 2011

3. Through signage and discussion, change behaviour in the work place to ensure employees and

Board Members reduce running costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

4. Extend environmental communication toward clients and suppliers.

5. Assess the cost for the Board to become carbon neutral and offset all greenhouse gas emissions

with a commercial carbon offset company.

6. Board and employee tree planting activity to offset 50% KINRMB transport greenhouse gas

emissions, create habitat for biodiversity and reduce primary salinity.

In addition to this it is the Board‘s policy to ensure best practices are put in place and encourage the

following energy efficiency actions.

GoGo Priority Area 1: energy management

Lighting – turn off lights when leaving rooms for longer than 15-20 minutes

Computers – turn off computer when away from desk for extended periods or at the end

of the day


GoGo Priority Area 3: waste management

Recycling of paper and other recyclable items is undertaken

Double sided printing

Use of Re-usable bags

Mobile phones and batteries recycled

Ink toner cartridges recycled through Planet Ark

Where possible use re-writable CD‘s

Avoid the use of non-recyclable items.

GoGo Priority Area 5: travel and fleet management

Car pool

Ensure vehicle and tyres are properly maintained.

REGIONAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENTS

The Board did not undertake any regional Impact Assessment Statements during the 2011-12

financial years.

RECONCILIATION STATEMENT

Meeting Protocol – Traditional owners Acknowledgement

I/We would like to acknowledge the traditional and contemporary cultural connection of the

Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri and Kaurna people to Kangaroo Island.

Reconciliation Statement

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board acknowledges the cultural significance

of Kangaroo Island to the Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Narrunga and Kaurna people and respects both

their traditional and contemporary interests on Kangaroo Island.

In fulfilling its functions the Board will wherever possible appropriately integrate Ngarrindjeri,

Ramindjeri and Kaurna cultural interests with natural resource management through consultation,

the sharing of knowledge and the active engagement of Ngarrindjerri, Ramindjeri and Kaurna

people.

Through the appropriate sharing of knowledge the Board will also acquire understanding and

through this understanding develop respect and appreciation for Aboriginal culture. By integrating

traditional and contemporary knowledge and practice we will achieve our vision for the sustainable

use of Kangaroo Islands‘ natural resources.

Statement Of Fact For Significant Ministerial Directives

A Ministerial Directive has been issued to the Board by the Minister in relation to Section 10 (5) of

the Natural Resources Management Act. The directive outlines the partnership arrangements with

the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.


Statement Of Fact For Functions Or Powers Delegated By The Board

The Board has delegated appropriate procurement, finance and contracting powers to relevant

members of staff of the Board in accordance with Regulation 9d of the NRM (General) Regulations

2005 and s36 of the NRM Act. This enables Board staff to undertake operational Board business.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board appreciates the support and

encouragement and acknowledges the work of all staff, project officers and NRM Advisory

Committee members.

The Kangaroo Island NRM Board also acknowledges the support it received over the past year

from the Minister for Sustainability Environment and Conservation, Hon Paul Caica and staff from

the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and other agencies and partners identified in

this report.

The Australian and State Government are also acknowledged for the funding support received

through the Caring for Our Country Program and State NRM Program.

The Kangaroo Island community continues to commit its time and resources to the sustainable

management of the region‘s natural resources. Without the efforts of landholders and volunteers the

Board would not be able to achieve the outcomes of its original Plan as effectively.

GLOSSARY

Act The Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (SA)

CFoC Caring for our Country

DAFF Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

DENR Department for Environment and Natural Resources (SA)

KINRMB Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board

PIRSA Department of Primary Industries and Regions

KICE Kangaroo Island Community Education

AgKI Agriculture Kangaroo Island

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