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SAFC Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group: Expressions of Interest now open
27 February 2026
Are you a South Australian–based screen practitioner who champions inclusive and equitable practices within the South Australian screen sector? Would you like to make a meaningful contribution to the growth and diversity of our state’s screen industry?
Call for Expressions of Interest
SAFC Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group
Closes 11.59pm 22 March 2026
The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) warmly invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from respected emerging and experienced SA‑based screen practitioners, or individuals involved in the South Australian screen sector and/or broader creative industries, to join our new Screen Industry Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group.
The Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group (DIAG) has been established to bring together experienced and respected screen industry practitioners who champion inclusive and equitable practices within the South Australian screen sector. The group will support SAFC leadership by providing informed advice, based on lived experience, and industry insights that promote best practice approaches to diversity, equity, access, and cultural safety.
We welcome EOIs from people with lived experience or community connection to one or more of the following underrepresented backgrounds: Female; First Nations; LGBTQIA+; Regional and Remote; Socio‑Economically Disadvantaged; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse; and Deaf and disabled people.
Members will bring industry experience, business acumen, and strategic insight across a wide range of areas, including SAFC programs and initiatives, organisational governance, legal and regulatory considerations, and future opportunities for sector development.
The DIAG will also help identify and interpret trends across the screen industry, ensuring South Australian practitioners and companies are supported to adopt best practice, drive innovation, and remain competitive in an evolving national and global landscape.
Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group members:
- will be appointed for two-year terms
- will select a Chair from amongst the group
- will be entitled to receive fees for attending DIAG meetings (at least three of four scheduled meetings a year), as well as ad hoc SAFC and industry events as requested
- may attend meetings conducted in person and/or online
- must act respectfully, in good faith and in the interests of the SAFC at all times, abiding by the SAFC’s Values, Code of Conduct, Terms of Trade, and any other applicable SAFC policies, procedures or governance frameworks such as those relating to conflict of interest and confidentiality.
SAFC staff will prepare and distribute meeting papers and assist members with other travel and accommodation arrangements where applicable.
Selection Process
Final selection will be made by the Head of Production and the Talent Development Manager in consultation with the CEO, following an expression of interest (EOI) process.
EOIs no longer than 3 pages in length should outline your background (e.g. professional, community, and/or industry experience), why you wish to join the DIAG, indicate any past involvement with our programs or initiatives, and address the following selection criteria:
- Contribution to diversity and lived experience: Lived experience, community connection, or professional insight relating to one or more under‑represented groups: Female; First Nations; LGBTQIA+; Regional and Remote; Socio‑Economically Disadvantaged; Culturally and Linguistically Diverse; Deaf and disabled.
- Professional insight / expertise: Expertise in one or more of the following: screen production, business development, financing, distribution, organisational governance, or creative‑industry workforce development.
- Insight into screen industry trends and issues: Understanding of screen‑industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, including issues relating to access, equity, representation, and workforce participation at state, national, and global levels.
- Connection to the South Australian screen sector and/or broader creative industries, with the ability to represent diverse community perspectives and industry needs.
- Commitment to inclusive, safe, and respectful practice: Commitment to safe, respectful, inclusive practice and to promoting equity, cultural safety, and accessibility across the sector.
- Passion for strengthening South Australia’s screen ecosystem and supporting opportunities for practitioners from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Strategic, solutions-focused mindset: solutions-focused mindset with the ability to think strategically and laterally
- confirmation of your ability to meet the time and other commitments expected of DIAG members.
All aspiring DIAG members should read the DIAG Terms of Reference before submitting an EOI.
Expressions of Interest should be emailed to [email protected] by 511:59pm on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
Email your questions or queries to Talent Development Manager [email protected] or call the SAFC on (08) 8394 2000.