SASSLA membership is open to leaders employed by the South Australian Department for Education as:
- Principals (Band A)
- Preschool Directors (Band A) *reduced rate for part-time Preschool Directors
- Deputy Principals (Band B)
- Band B2 standalone Primary School Assistant Principals or Senior Leaders (This does not include area schools or combined primary and secondary schools)
- Assistant Principals or Senior Leaders (Band B3 and above in any school)
- Education Directors
- Department for Education Officers including LET teams, support services or management positions who are employed under a s121 or SAES contract (only if a substantive school leadership role has been previously held). Note: seconded teachers are ineligible for membership.
All applications for membership to SASSLA are to be approved by the Board. You will be advised of the outcome of your application by email and your membership will take effect from the first payroll deduction. We accept payroll deductions or payment in advance by invoice for membership fees. Payments can be arranged via direct debit in special circumstances, such as long service leave or salary sacrifice. Payroll deductions will be automatically arranged by SASSLA upon receiving your application. If you require an alternative payment method, please contact SASSLA at admin@sassla.au. The current membership fee is $40.50, with a reduced rate for part-time Preschool Directors of $24.30 (GST inclusive), per fortnight and is tax deductible. Members can cease their payroll deductions at any time by emailing SASSLA.