Dr Peta Smith, Interim Chief Executive
With almost 20 years of experience in state government, Peta’s experience spans diverse portfolios affecting South Australians, including school education, disability, early years, and justice. Previous roles include interim Chief Executive of the Office for Early Childhood Development, Executive Director of Strategic Policy and External Relations in the Department for Education, and Executive Director of reform to services for children outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme in South Australia within the Premier’s Department. Peta has also worked as a university lecturer and has served on boards in the areas of health, legal services, and children’s services.
Kylie Smith, Director, Services
BHsc, BSW
Kylie Smith is a respected leader and clinician in both government and non-government organisations, with a depth of experience in the disability sector, specialising in brain injury, spinal cord injuries and neurological disability.
Prior to joining the LSA in 2016 Kylie led a multidisciplinary team that supported vulnerable clients. She has a strong track record in developing systems that empower people to achieve positive outcomes. Kylie is passionate about people living the life of their choice post injury.
Kylie’s tertiary qualifications include a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Social Work.
As the Director of Services at the LSA, Kylie leads a dedicated team of highly skilled people who work to make a positive difference to the recovery and independence of the Lifetime Support Scheme (LSS) participants.
Mandy Turnbull, Director, People & Partnerships
BA (Hons), CPHR, CMgr, FIML
Mandy is an accomplished leader with more than 10 years’ executive experience across people, culture, change and project functions, working within complex and highly regulated environments.
Prior to her appointment at the LSA, Mandy worked across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in Australia, the UK and South Africa. Mandy brings a wealth of experience within the disability sector and is passionate about organisations that positively impact the lives of the people they support. She has a particular interest in managing, mentoring, and developing people to perform at their best to ensure that frontline service delivery is effectively supported.
Mandy holds a first-class Honours degree in Leadership and Management, is a Certified HR Practitioner, and a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders.
As Director, People & Partnerships, Mandy leads a diverse, dedicated team who work to support the LSA in the areas of Human Resources, Work, Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Research, Education & Programs, Communication & Engagement, and Learning & Development.
Monika Bielatowicz, Director, Corporate
LLB/LP BBSc (Psych)
Monika is a respected leader with more than 15 years’ experience in South Australia’s motor vehicle personal injury industry. She has held leadership and technical roles across both public and private sector statutory insurance environments and previously practiced as a solicitor advocating for injured people.
Prior to joining the LSA, Monika led the management and run-off of the former Motor Accident Commission’s CTP claims portfolio and oversaw the strategic closure of the SA CTP office in 2025. She has witnessed the major reforms to South Australia’s compensation landscape, including the introduction of the Lifetime Support Scheme and the privatisation of the CTP scheme, giving her a strong understanding of scheme performance, operational dynamics and participant experience. Throughout her career, Monika has remained committed to supporting schemes that balance financial integrity with the dignity and wellbeing of injured people.
As the Director of Corporate, Monika leads a dedicated team who work to support the LSA to ensure the long-term sustainability of the scheme in the areas of Finance, Procurement, Legal, Governance, Risk and Digital Architecture.
