SACE Board of South Australia
Job reference: 864399
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join the Team That’s Shaping the Future of Education! People and Performance Officer – SACE Board of South Australia

Position Title: People and Performance Officer
Agency: SACE Board of South Australia

Location: Adelaide CBD (5000)
Salary Range: ASO4 Level classification
Employment Type: Full-time
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

At the SACE Board, we don’t just talk about the future, we’re building it. We’re a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals working together to create an innovative, inclusive, and globally respected education system that empowers young South Australians to thrive.

If you’d like to help shape the next generation, this is your prospect.

About the Role

The People and Performance Officer provides high-quality operational, administrative and coordination support across a broad range of People and Performance and corporate services activities. The role supports people and culture, learning and development, information management, finance, procurement and governance functions, contributing to effective service delivery and a positive employee experience..

What You’ll Be Doing

- Provide high-quality operational support across People and Performance,

- Support finance and procurement activities, including accounts receivable and payable, reconciliations, tax invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier records .

- Contribute to governance, risk and compliance activities through accurate administration,



record management, register maintenance, reporting and stakeholder support.

- Collaborating with a team of talented, values-led professionals who genuinely care about each other and their work

What We’re Looking For

- A curious mind and a growth mindset

- Demonstrated experience providing administrative or business support in a government or corporate environment

- Sound communication skills and the ability to prepare meeting records, reports, templates and procedural documentation

- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

- Professional judgement and discretion when handling confidential information
- A passion for making education better and fairer

We value diversity, innovation, and heart. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Get

- Meaningful work with impact, shaping the future of education in South Australia

- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

- Professional development opportunities, including Agile Project Management

- Annual Calendar of Learning, Development and Wellness events

- Access to salary sacrifice options

- Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP)

- Active and fun social club

Flexibility Statement




The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Ready to take the next step?

If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!

We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.

If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.

Remuneration

ASO 4 – $82,212 to $86,180 per annum plus superannuation.

ENQURIES to

Steve McClure, Finance Team Lead via email: [email protected]

APPLYING with Us

If you are passionate about young people and their education, we want to hear from you!

A copy of the role description, Pre-Employment Declaration form and information on how to apply for positions at the SACE Board are available below. All applications must be submitted online via iworkforSA.

Applications close: 04/12/2026 11:45 PM

📌 People and Performance Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 Adelaide