SACE Board of South Australia
Job reference: 851489
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the SACE Board's governance, risk, audit, assurance and policy functions to support organisational performance and accountability.
• Provide trusted strategic advice to executives on governance, risk, compliance and internal control matters.
• Drive the organisation's governance and risk maturity by developing and implementing frameworks, policies and initiatives that embed a strong culture of risk management and compliance.
• Lead the annual risk-based Internal Audit and Assurance Program, overseeing audit activities and monitoring the implementation of recommendations.
• Build strong partnerships across the SACE Board and with external stakeholders to influence best practice, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with legislative and government requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated expertise in governance, risk, audit, assurance or compliance.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify risks and influence organisational outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to partner with executives and senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing policies and executive-level reports.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to governance excellence and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Get

• Meaningful work with impact, shaping the future of education in South Australia
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Professional development opportunities
• Annual Calendar of Learning, Development and Wellness events
• Access to salary sacrifice options
• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP)
• Access to ClassPass, providing a wide range of fitness, wellness and wellbeing activities

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

ASO7 - $116,089 to $125,490 per annum plus superannuation.

This is a term vacancy up to 3 years

ENQURIES to

Athina Provatas – Senior Manager, Finance and Governance athina.provatas@sa.gov.au          

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: 07/08/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Apply for Roles at SACE Board.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
- SACE Board Capability Framework 2021-2023 (ASO6-7).pdf
- Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Business Partner.docx

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.