Team Leader – People

Team Leader – People & Culture Operations

ABOUT Us
The South Australian Certificate of Education Board (SACE Board) of South Australia's primary role is the provision of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) to government, non-government and international schools.

Our purpose is to "shape education so that students thrive" which is achieved through working closely with our stakeholders to inspire, innovate and create the best outcomes for students and their communities so that SACE Graduates are capable to construct their own futures to contribute to a sustainable and socially just world.

The IMPACT you will drive at the SACE Board

The Team Leader – P&C Operations is accountable to the Manager, People & Culture for leading the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and compliant P&C operational services across the SACE Board. This role is responsible for overseeing core P&C functions including Shared Services coordination, employee lifecycle management, P&C systems administration, and compliance with employment requirements, legislation and internal policies.

The role will provide expert advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring consistent and accurate P&C practices. The role involves leading a small team, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of service excellence and operational integrity. The role will also contribute to strategic P&C initiatives and support organisational change through effective operational execution.

• Be the heart behind the employee experience — leading with purpose, helping creating a happy and successful workplace - a place where people thrive, feel valued, and achieve meaningful results.
• Lead and support a team of People & Culture Officers to deliver high-quality, consistent P&C services.
• Oversee P&C operations across the entire employee lifecycle – including recruitment, onboarding, contract changes, employment cycle programs and offboarding.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for our systems (CHRIS21, mycareer/cornerstone), ensuring data integrity, efficient workflows, and user support.
• Collaborate with the P&C BP and leaders to improve processes, support change, and provide accurate reporting and insights.

• Some out-of-hours work.
• Intrastate travel to regional and remote locations / interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent works under the SACE Board of South Australia Act 1983.
• An intense time of activity within the SACE Board of South Australia occurs between October and December. For some roles, the incumbent would not normally be able to take planned leave during this period.
• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check from the Department of Human Services and in accordance with the SACE Board policy.

• Working in an organisation that is vibrant, innovative and passionate about education.
• A supportive and dynamic team environment that values the work that you do.
• Professional development in accordance with the SACE Board, Learning and Development plan.
• Salary sacrifice benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

ASO 6 - $98,478 to $104,165 per annum plus superannuation.

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.

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.