South Australia: Premier’s Direction on Re-engagement of former executives and office holders

Status and scope

Listed by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment. 12 April 2017. This agency direction was made under section 10 of the Public Sector Act 2009 (SA). Check the statutory limit for quasi-judicial and statutorily independent functions and the exclusions stated in the direction.

What it requires

The direction applies when specified former fixed-term executives or public office holders received termination payments on separation. In the period represented by that payment it restricts employment and contracts for services, unless the required remaining proportion is repaid. If engaging a person in the specified circumstances, the responsible agency must notify the Commissioner in writing, including any applicable repayment confirmation.

What to check in corrections

For a former corrections executive or office holder, verify the original basis of appointment, payment terms and elapsed period before assuming a restraint applies. Do not apply it to an officer simply because their earlier employment ended.

Read the official direction (PDF) · Premier’s Directions register · Public Sector Act 2009 (SA), section 10