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Applications are now open for vacant state team official positions.
Position details
The following positions within our School Sport SA interstate program - which competes are the School Sport Australia championships - are available to apply for.
| Sport | Position | Age Group | Competition Dates | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball - Girls | Team Manager | 12 Years and Under | 25 to 30 October 2026 | WWCC |
All teams are required to have at least 1 teacher involved.
Appointed officials will have the following costs covered by School Sport SA
- airfares, accommodation and transport if travelling interstate.
- uniform
- daily living allowance (includes food)
Team officials appointed from department schools will be granted leave with pay to attend the championship and receive TRT replacement for the school days missed. Team officials from non-department schools need to make arrangements with the School Sport SA Team Leader for TRT replacement at a cost compatible with the DfE TRT rate.
Non teachers appointed will not be reimbursed for wages.
Where there are no applicants or no suitable applicants for any of the interstate teams by the closing date then South Australia will not send a team to the championships.
If funding is not available through the Department of Education for the School Sport Australia interstate program then teams will not be sent.
Role statements
Team officials will be required to work as a collaborative team. The role statements are a guide to the main duties, and these are to be negotiated between team officials.
View the role statements (PDF 141 KB)
Other considerations
- Coaches will need to have a minimum level 1 or equivalent coaching qualifications.
- All 12 years and under teams and some 13 years and older state teams the preference is for the team members to travel and stay with their families. For those who cannot stay with their families they will be accommodated with the team officials.
- Some 13 years and older state teams stay together in group accommodation with team officials.
- Appointed team officials will need to make themselves available for an induction/briefing with the other team officials for their sport or team and the School Sport SA office state team staff prior to trials or selections being held. This can be an online meeting.
How to apply
Submit by email the following to education.stateteams@sa.gov.au.
- Application cover sheet (DOCX 1 MB) fully completed including the endorsement of the applicant’s current principal.
- A current CV with information specific to the position you are applying for.
Appointments will be made by a panel representing School Sport SA and will be subject to the School Sport Management Committee’s approval.
Enquires
Contact mailto:education.stateteams@sa.gov.au
Department for Education employee requirements
All Department for Education employees are expected to uphold the Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector.
Employees have a responsibility to ensure they are aware of, properly administer and comply with all legislation and regulations relevant to the performance of their duties and their role including equal opportunity and relevant workplace health and safety legislation and related departmental responsibilities and procedures, including child safety.
Non-government school employees and volunteer requirements
Non-government school employees and volunteers must
- meet expected requirements as per the department’s child protection in education and early childhood services policy which includes being provided with the Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) for volunteers as a condition of volunteering. See how volunteers access RRHAN-EC training)
- have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- have completed the Department for Education plink - Volunteer General Induction
Non-government school employees and volunteers have a responsibility to ensure they are aware of, properly administer and comply with all legislation and regulations relevant to the performance of their duties and their role including equal opportunity and relevant workplace health and safety legislation and related departmental responsibilities and procedures, including child safety.
