The South Australian Executive Service

The South Australian Executive Service (SAES) provides the public sector with high-performing leaders who have a shared sense of purpose and direction and who together will actively engage the public sector in the pursuit of the objects of the Public Sector Act 2009 and the public sector principles.

Template SAES employment contracts

These employment contract templates are designed for public sector agencies that employ executives in the South Australian Executive Service.

There are two versions:

  • Use template 1 (Word 118 KB) if the contract will be signed on paper.
  • Use template 2 (Word 118 KB) only if your agency uses secure digital software that records an audit trail of the electronic signature, including time and date stamps. Simply copying and pasting an electronic signature is not sufficient.

Template 2 does not include witness signature fields, as these are not needed for electronic signing.

Further guidance can be found within the templates.

References

SAES Competency Framework

The SAES Competency Framework defines the core leadership capabilities and behaviours expected of South Australian Executive Service members to drive strategic outcomes, foster collaboration, and exemplify public sector values.

Download the SAES Competency Framework (PDF 587 KB)

SAES Charter

The SAES Charter sets out the shared leadership commitment of South Australian Executive Service members to act with integrity, collaborate across government, and serve the public with purpose and accountability.

Download the SAES Charter (PDF 167 KB)