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Careers at the SACE Board

The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is a leading Australian senior secondary qualification, recognised for its innovative approach to curriculum and assessment, including as the first assessment authority in Australia to introduce electronic exams.

The SACE Board’s Strategic Plan 2024 – 2027 'Passport to Thrive' describes how the SACE Board and school community can collaborate to create adaptable learning pathways for life.

Current opportunities

Call for expression of interest for multiple positions
SACE Board of South Australia’s Board & Standing Committees

Application closing date: 5pm, Monday 21 July 2025
Location: 5000 – Adelaide

Description:
The SACE Board of South Australia is an independent statutory authority of the South Australian Government with the primary role of providing the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) to government, non-government and international schools.

Members of the SACE Board & Standing Committees (the Accreditation, Recognition and Certification Standing Committee and the Finance, Risk and Compliance Standing Committee) provide governance for the agency, setting and monitoring its strategic direction. 

This governance structure drives organisational performance and innovation to deliver maximum value for the young people in South Australia and the broader South Australian community. As such members collectively demonstrate a wide set of skills including:

Special conditions:

  • Knowledge of the SACE, the SA education eco-system, and political landscape
  • Curriculum and assessment design
  • Risk & innovation
  • Finance, audit & compliance
  • Strategic governance & policy development
  • ICT and cyber security 
  • Change management, stakeholder engagement and communications

The SACE Board of South Australia is calling for expressions of interest from individuals whose skills, knowledge and experience satisfy at least two of these criteria. 

Applicants are invited to submit a two-page expression of interest and provide a curriculum vitae with at least two referees. 

Phone enquiries may be directed to Amber Newall, Team Leader, on
(08) 8115 4857 or via email at SACE.OCE@sa.gov.au