Our current Chief Executive, Phil O’Loughlin, has decided to retire at the end of this year after eight years of dedication and leadership to our Association. Phil has played a pivotal role in shaping the direction and growth of SASSLA, championing the interests of our members and guiding our Association through growth and strategic change. […]
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Keeping Safe: Current Risks and Concerns 📅 Friday 26 June 2026 ⏰ 11:00am – 12:00pm (online) 🔒 Exclusive to SASSLA Members Secure your place by completing the registration form. A Teams invitation will be sent to you upon registration. Join us for an important and timely webinar designed to support leaders in navigating today’s most
SASSLA has officially released it’s Future Directions 2026 – 2028. This document provides an ambitious program of work over a three-year planning cycle that will deliver benefits to our members and in turn support a successful public education system.
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