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Kym Winter-Dewhirst

January 31, 2023

Kym Winter-Dewhirst was a senior South Australian public servant, former mining industry professional and political lobbyist. He was appointed to the role of Chief Executive Department of the Premier & Cabinet in the Government of South Australia in January 2015,[1] where he became the highest paid public sector employee in South Australia's history. He was previously employed as Vice-President of Coal at mining company, BHP Billiton, and had worked extensively on the Olympic Dam mine expansion project as an employee of Western Mining Corporation prior to 2005 and BHP Billiton thereafter.

Early career

Winter-Dewhirst studied politics at Flinders University and journalism at the University of South Australia.[2] Also a musician and songwriter, his band, Kym Winter-Dewhirst and the Love Muscles, released an album called Dirty World in 1994.[3] He established the firm Winter-Dewhirst & Associates in 1996 and worked as a political lobbyist until 2002.[2] Between 2002 and 2004, he was the Chief of Staff to the Government of South Australia's Environment Minister, John Hill.[4]

Career

Olympic Dam mine

 
Kym Winter-Dewhirst speaks for BHP Billiton following the Olympic Dam approval court challenge 2012

Kym Winter-Dewhirst has had a long professional association with the Olympic Dam copper, gold and uranium mine near Roxby Downs in South Australia. Prior to BHP Billiton's acquisition of Western Mining Corporation and its assets in 2005 (which included the Olympic Dam mine), Winter-Dewhirst worked for WMC as manager of government relations.[2] Under BHP Billiton's ownership, his senior executive positions related to the mine have included Vice-President External Affairs – Uranium Customer Sector Group and Vice-President Government and Community Relations Olympic Dam.[2] He has worked as part of the company's environmental regulatory approvals team with a focus on the Olympic Dam environmental impact study (EIS) and the revision of the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982.[5][6]

In 2012, following the dismissal of Arabunna elder Kevin Buzzacott's legal challenge of the Olympic Dam mine expansion's environmental approval, Winter-Dewhirst told the ABC that the company had always been confident and welcomed the result.[7] Despite economic circumstances placing the expansion project on hold, Winter-Dewhirst believes it is not a matter of "if" but "when" it will proceed.[5]

In his role as Vice-President External Affairs he briefed the Minister of BHP Billiton's intention to undertake heap leaching mineral processing trials at Olympic Dam.[8] Federal environmental approval was granted for trials to proceed on 29 August 2014.[9] On 5 September it was announced that Kym Winter-Dewhirst would be appointed to Chief executive of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and that he would assume the role in early 2015.[1]

Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Chief executive

In January 2015 Winter-Dewhirst was responsible for the sacking of 11 executives within the Department of Premier and Cabinet.[10] Critics felt the process was unnecessarily brutal, with at least one marched from the building "like a criminal about to confront the gallows". Winter-Dewhirst told staff that a new Executive Committee (ExCo) would meet in February "with a focus on business planning, delivery measurement and reporting, as well as embedding our values."[11] The message was delivered via email.[12] Premier Jay Weatherill referred to Winter-Dewhirst's restructuring as helping to create an "engine room of policy" stating that "it was his decision, not my decision, but I fully support it."[13]

Winter-Dewhirst's annual salary of $550,000 has attracted criticism by political commentators. His predecessor Jim Hallion received $425,000.[14]

In 2016 Winter-Dewhirst told in Daily "I always felt that in this job time is my enemy… And so I decided I would make some significant changes and I would start at the top, and I would create opportunities for others to step up and seize a new agenda." He also stated that he views the department as a "business", the focus of which is now "delivery and implementation".[15]

He stepped down in early 2017 to care for his ill wife, with Don Russell taking his place.[16]

Other appointments

Prior to his appointment as BHP Billiton's Vice-President Coal, Winter-Dewhirst held a number of senior positions within the company, including Vice-President Group Public Affairs and Principal Adviser Government and Community Relations – Base Metals Australia. Winter-Dewhirst was also the Minerals Council of Australia's appointed representative on the Lake Eyre Basin Agreement's Community Advisory Committee.[17] He has also held a position on the board of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.[18]

Personal life

Kym Winter-Dewhirst was born in Adelaide. He was married in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens in 1983.[18] He lived in Brisbane while acting as BHP Billiton's Vice-President of Coal.[6]

In early 2017 he stepped down from his role as CEO of DPC, in order to care for his ill wife.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b England, Cameron (5 September 2014). "Former BHP Billiton chief spin doctor Kim Winter-Dewhirst appointed Department of Premier and Cabinet chief executive". The Advertiser. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d "Kym Winter-Dewhirst". LinkedIn. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Dirty world / Kym Winter-Dewhirst and the Love Muscles. [sound recording] /". Trove. National Library of Australia. 1994. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  4. ^ "BHP mining executive becomes SA's top bureaucrat". The Mandarin. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  5. ^ a b Dean, Daniella (6 September 2012). "No new information from BHP Billiton". Whyalla News. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  6. ^ a b . dpc.sa.gov.au. Archived from the original on 21 March 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  7. ^ Nightingale, Tom (20 April 2012). "Court throws out Olympic Dam challenge". PM. ABC. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  8. ^ Russell, Christopher (26 September 2012). "BHP Billiton promise puts SA government in hot seat". The Australian.
  9. ^ "BHP: Olympic Dam heap leach trial, South Australia (2014/7280)" (PDF). Department of the Environment. Australian Government. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  10. ^ Wills, Daniel (30 January 2015). "Department of Premier and Cabinet chief Kym Winter-Dewhirst axes 11 senior executives". The Advertiser. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  11. ^ Donaldson, David (30 January 2015). "Restructure at SA Premier and Cabinet executives 11 execs sacked". The Mandarin. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  12. ^ (PDF). 29 January 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  13. ^ Siebert, Bension (30 January 2015). "Adelaide health chief resigns". InDaily. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  14. ^ Richardson, Tom (20 February 2015). "Richardson: a muscled up paycheque isn't reform". InDaily. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  15. ^ "Kym Winter-Dewhirst: The man with the plan, but no office – InDaily". InDaily. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  16. ^ a b Donaldson, David (6 February 2017). "Don Russell takes top SA public sector job". The Mandarin. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  17. ^ . Lake Eyre Basin Agreement. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013.
  18. ^ a b "My Gardens: Kym Winter-Dewhirst, BHP Billiton". Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation Inc. 2 March 2009. Retrieved 13 October 2014.

External links

  • Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982

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Kym Winter Dewhirst was a senior South Australian public servant former mining industry professional and political lobbyist He was appointed to the role of Chief Executive Department of the Premier amp Cabinet in the Government of South Australia in January 2015 1 where he became the highest paid public sector employee in South Australia s history He was previously employed as Vice President of Coal at mining company BHP Billiton and had worked extensively on the Olympic Dam mine expansion project as an employee of Western Mining Corporation prior to 2005 and BHP Billiton thereafter Contents 1 Early career 2 Career 2 1 Olympic Dam mine 2 2 Department of the Premier and Cabinet Chief executive 2 3 Other appointments 3 Personal life 4 References 5 External linksEarly career EditWinter Dewhirst studied politics at Flinders University and journalism at the University of South Australia 2 Also a musician and songwriter his band Kym Winter Dewhirst and the Love Muscles released an album called Dirty World in 1994 3 He established the firm Winter Dewhirst amp Associates in 1996 and worked as a political lobbyist until 2002 2 Between 2002 and 2004 he was the Chief of Staff to the Government of South Australia s Environment Minister John Hill 4 Career EditOlympic Dam mine Edit Kym Winter Dewhirst speaks for BHP Billiton following the Olympic Dam approval court challenge 2012 Kym Winter Dewhirst has had a long professional association with the Olympic Dam copper gold and uranium mine near Roxby Downs in South Australia Prior to BHP Billiton s acquisition of Western Mining Corporation and its assets in 2005 which included the Olympic Dam mine Winter Dewhirst worked for WMC as manager of government relations 2 Under BHP Billiton s ownership his senior executive positions related to the mine have included Vice President External Affairs Uranium Customer Sector Group and Vice President Government and Community Relations Olympic Dam 2 He has worked as part of the company s environmental regulatory approvals team with a focus on the Olympic Dam environmental impact study EIS and the revision of the Roxby Downs Indenture Ratification Act 1982 5 6 In 2012 following the dismissal of Arabunna elder Kevin Buzzacott s legal challenge of the Olympic Dam mine expansion s environmental approval Winter Dewhirst told the ABC that the company had always been confident and welcomed the result 7 Despite economic circumstances placing the expansion project on hold Winter Dewhirst believes it is not a matter of if but when it will proceed 5 In his role as Vice President External Affairs he briefed the Minister of BHP Billiton s intention to undertake heap leaching mineral processing trials at Olympic Dam 8 Federal environmental approval was granted for trials to proceed on 29 August 2014 9 On 5 September it was announced that Kym Winter Dewhirst would be appointed to Chief executive of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and that he would assume the role in early 2015 1 Department of the Premier and Cabinet Chief executive Edit In January 2015 Winter Dewhirst was responsible for the sacking of 11 executives within the Department of Premier and Cabinet 10 Critics felt the process was unnecessarily brutal with at least one marched from the building like a criminal about to confront the gallows Winter Dewhirst told staff that a new Executive Committee ExCo would meet in February with a focus on business planning delivery measurement and reporting as well as embedding our values 11 The message was delivered via email 12 Premier Jay Weatherill referred to Winter Dewhirst s restructuring as helping to create an engine room of policy stating that it was his decision not my decision but I fully support it 13 Winter Dewhirst s annual salary of 550 000 has attracted criticism by political commentators His predecessor Jim Hallion received 425 000 14 In 2016 Winter Dewhirst told in Daily I always felt that in this job time is my enemy And so I decided I would make some significant changes and I would start at the top and I would create opportunities for others to step up and seize a new agenda He also stated that he views the department as a business the focus of which is now delivery and implementation 15 He stepped down in early 2017 to care for his ill wife with Don Russell taking his place 16 Other appointments Edit Prior to his appointment as BHP Billiton s Vice President Coal Winter Dewhirst held a number of senior positions within the company including Vice President Group Public Affairs and Principal Adviser Government and Community Relations Base Metals Australia Winter Dewhirst was also the Minerals Council of Australia s appointed representative on the Lake Eyre Basin Agreement s Community Advisory Committee 17 He has also held a position on the board of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens 18 Personal life EditKym Winter Dewhirst was born in Adelaide He was married in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens in 1983 18 He lived in Brisbane while acting as BHP Billiton s Vice President of Coal 6 In early 2017 he stepped down from his role as CEO of DPC in order to care for his ill wife 16 References Edit a b England Cameron 5 September 2014 Former BHP Billiton chief spin doctor Kim Winter Dewhirst appointed Department of Premier and Cabinet chief executive The Advertiser Retrieved 22 February 2015 a b c d Kym Winter Dewhirst LinkedIn Retrieved 10 September 2014 Dirty world Kym Winter Dewhirst and the Love Muscles sound recording Trove National Library of Australia 1994 Retrieved 12 October 2014 BHP mining executive becomes SA s top bureaucrat The Mandarin 8 September 2014 Retrieved 10 September 2014 a b Dean Daniella 6 September 2012 No new information from BHP Billiton Whyalla News Retrieved 12 October 2014 a b Chief Executive dpc sa gov au dpc sa gov au Archived from the original on 21 March 2016 Retrieved 10 April 2016 Nightingale Tom 20 April 2012 Court throws out Olympic Dam challenge PM ABC Retrieved 12 October 2014 Russell Christopher 26 September 2012 BHP Billiton promise puts SA government in hot seat The Australian BHP Olympic Dam heap leach trial South Australia 2014 7280 PDF Department of the Environment Australian Government 29 August 2014 Retrieved 22 February 2015 Wills Daniel 30 January 2015 Department of Premier and Cabinet chief Kym Winter Dewhirst axes 11 senior executives The Advertiser Retrieved 22 February 2015 Donaldson David 30 January 2015 Restructure at SA Premier and Cabinet executives 11 execs sacked The Mandarin Retrieved 22 February 2015 Message from the Chief Executive PDF 29 January 2015 Archived from the original PDF on 22 February 2015 Retrieved 22 February 2015 Siebert Bension 30 January 2015 Adelaide health chief resigns InDaily Retrieved 22 February 2015 Richardson Tom 20 February 2015 Richardson a muscled up paycheque isn t reform InDaily Retrieved 22 February 2015 Kym Winter Dewhirst The man with the plan but no office InDaily InDaily Retrieved 23 March 2016 a b Donaldson David 6 February 2017 Don Russell takes top SA public sector job The Mandarin Retrieved 23 August 2019 Community Advisory Committee members gt Kym Winter Dewhirst Lake Eyre Basin Agreement Archived from the original on 10 April 2013 a b My Gardens Kym Winter Dewhirst BHP Billiton Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation Inc 2 March 2009 Retrieved 13 October 2014 External links EditRoxby Downs Indenture Ratification Act 1982 Olympic Dam Environmental Impact Statement Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kym Winter Dewhirst amp oldid 966549327, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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