SACE Board of South Australia
Job reference: 841268
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Senior Manager, ICT

SACE Board of South Australia

Job Reference: [841268]

Location: Adelaide, SA 5000

Job Status: Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to everyone

ABOUT US

The SACE Board of South Australia is a modern, progressive education body delivering the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) to schools across government, non-government, and international sectors.

Our purpose is to shape education so that students thrive, empowering them to contribute to a sustainable and socially just world. We’re proud to work with communities to innovate and deliver educational pathways that enable all students to construct successful futures.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL DRIVE AT THE SACE BOARD

As the Senior Manager, ICT, you will provide strategic leadership of the organisation’s technology function, ensuring ICT services, systems, and capabilities enable and enhance the delivery of the SACE Board’s core business. Reporting to the Executive Director, People and Performance, you will drive innovation, strengthen service delivery, and build strong partnerships with business leaders to align technology with organisational priorities and outcomes.

You will lead the ICT team using a business partnering approach, ensuring secure, reliable, and future-focused technology services, while strengthening governance, cybersecurity, and digital capability across the organisation.

You will also play a key role in advancing the SACE Board’s digital maturity, leveraging technology, data, and modern ICT practices to improve operational efficiency, support informed decision-making, and deliver high-value services to internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Demonstrated strategic leadership experience in ICT, delivering technology services and solutions in complex organisational environments.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, and successfully deliver technology and organisational change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of ICT governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and relevant legislation, standards, and best practice.
• Experience developing and implementing ICT strategies, architectures, and service delivery frameworks aligned to business outcomes.
• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships and influence stakeholders at all levels to align technology with organisational priorities.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capability, with the ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement through technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Tertiary qualifications in Information Communications Technology, or related field.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Some out-of-hours work and intrastate travel may be required.
• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check in accordance with SACE Board policy.
• The role is governed under the SACE Board of South Australia Act 1983.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• 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. 
• Annual Calendar of Learning, Development and Wellness events. 
• Opportunity to join a fun and active social club. 
• Mental Health First Aid Training. 
• An opportunity to learn Agile Project Management. 
• Annual skin checks and flu vaccination. 
• Staff recognition and service awards. 
• Salary sacrifice benefits. 
• Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program.    

Remuneration 

SS/SM2 classification level per annum plus superannuation. A salary package is available for negotiation with the successful candidate.

This is a term vacancy up to 3 years. 

ENQUIRIES TO

Sam Mill- Executive Director, People and Performance

Sam.Mill@sa.gov.au

APPLYING WITH US

If you’re a strategic leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making an impact, we would love to hear from you!

Visit iworkforSA (https://iworkfor.sa.gov.au) to access the Role Description, Pre-Employment Declaration, and application instructions. All applications must be submitted online.

🕔 Applications close:  26th April 2026 at 11:45 PM

FLEXIBILITY STATEMENT

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 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. 

Applications close: 26/04/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Apply for Roles at SACE Board.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
- Role Description -Senior Manager, ICT.pdf
- SACE Board Capability 8-mas3.pdf

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.