We are pleased to announce the following members have been elected to the SASSLA Board for a two year term commencing on 26 March 2026: Sue Burtenshaw, Principal Peterborough High School. Craig Duguid, Principal Seaview High School. Connie Cowling, Preschool Director Le Fevre Kindergarten. Tyson Grinham, Principal Lockleys North Primary School. It was pleasing to […]
Yesterday, Sunday 16 November 2025, the Executive Director People and Culture emailed all Band A leaders with respect to the new six level Band A School Principal and Preschool Director classification and remuneration structure to be implemented from 2026. This email provided details of the new six level structure (SC-1 to SC-6) and general information on
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SASSLA and SASPA have recently released their joint paper on Rethinking and Redesigning the role of the principal – the case for change. This work is the culmination of 18 months of work that began from a conversation between the former Chief Executive of SASPA, Jayne Heath, and the Chief Executive of SASSLA, Phil O’Loughlin, regarding the
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In today’s cost of living crisis, many people are concerned about the best way to continue receiving income while dealing with a work-related injury. If you’re in this situation, you might wonder whether to continue using any sick leave you may have accrued or if you should lodge a workers compensation claim. Key Considerations: 1. Using your
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Unfortunately there are times when SASSLA members might find themselves the subject of a misconduct disciplinary investigation. This could relate to the specific alleged actions of the member – for example employing a family member/close friend without due process. It could also relate to matters involving others, over which the site leader has responsibility –
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by Phil O’Loughlin, SASSLA Chief Executive – a resource supplied to members at the 2021 SASSLA State Conference In the 20 plus years working as a human resources executive in government and more recently in my role as the Chief Executive of SASSLA, I have seen and experienced significant changes in the standards governing ethical