The South Australian State School Leaders Association (SASSLA) is a member based Association providing legal, industrial and advocacy advice and support to SASSLA members. Acting as a representative body for our members who are Principals, Preschool Directors, Assistant/Deputy Principals, Senior Leaders, and DECD Officers (with previous substantial experience in a Principal position); SASSLA aims to be their voice, protecting and improving their industrial and legal rights.
Reporting to the Board, we are looking for an experienced Chief Executive who is committed to public education and who has an understanding of the contemporary professional, legal and industrial issues impacting the state education sector and SASSLA members. You will have demonstrated skills in leading an organisation along with highly effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills to enable professional interaction with members and stakeholders including political representatives, the Department of Education and Child Development, Presidents of Principal Associations and the media.
The position is offered on a part-time basis of 15 hours per week. The position will initially be offered as a two year contract, after a six month successful review, with possible extension by mutual agreement of the Board at the pro rata equivalent level of an A-6 Principal, currently $58,313 for 15 hours.
A copy of the Job and Person Specification is available here. Please email your letter of application and current resume to admin@sassla.asn.au by COB Friday 2 March 2018.
