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Operational teams

The Education Standards Board is supported by five operational teams who undertake regulatory work on behalf of the board. 

Regulatory Operations

This team works across all aspects of ESB’s regulatory operations. It is comprised of the Intake and Assessment, School Registration Services, Data and Analytics, and Education and Guidance teams.

Intake and Assessment officers also have a role in assessing provider and service applications under the National Quality Framework (NQF) and in supporting the work of the Quality Assurance and Compliance and Investigation teams.

The School Registration Services team registers and reviews schools and maintains the Schools Register. The team recommends schools for registration on the CRICOS; monitors schools’ compliance under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and registers student exchange organisations.

Officers in the Data and Analytics and Education and Guidance teams provide information services to help enhance ESB’s customer service, and to support continuous improvement efforts for internal and external stakeholders.

Quality Assessment

The Quality Assessment team is responsible for coordinating and undertaking regulatory activities associated with assessing applications and notifications, facilitating the assessment and rating of service quality under the National Quality Framework and completing monitoring activity.

The team also provides consistent education and guidance to support regulated parties in achieving and maintaining compliance with their legislative obligations.

Compliance and Investigation

The Compliance and Investigation team proactively monitors compliance and responds to notifications and complaints received under the NQF.

The team undertakes investigations and recommends statutory and administrative compliance action in response to non-compliance, in accordance with the National Law and regulatory principles and to deliver or advance regulatory outcomes.

Regulatory Reform

The Regulatory Reform team leads the overall design and implementation of a strategic program of reforms to deliver against the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care recommendations.

The team work across the whole agency to build the regulatory capacity and capability of the ESB to ensure consistency and effectiveness in regulatory practice and regulatory delivery.

Corporate Services

The Corporate Services team supports our regulatory teams and board members to execute regulatory functions.

The responsibilities of the team include financial management, human resources, information technology, records management, facilities management and general business support.

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Current vacancies

Expressions of Interest - ASO4 Finance Officer

Education Standards Board
Job reference: 659473
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

Expressions of Interest are sought from Education Standards Board for the role of Finance Officer (ASO4) up to six (6) months.

The Finance Officer provides key support to the Senior Management Accountant by delivering high-quality financial and budgetary services to inform strategic decision-making. The position plays a crucial role in offering insights and guidance that support the agency’s financial objectives.

A copy of the role statement and employment declaration are below. All department employees are expected to maintain a current working with children check.

Applications and Enquiries to

Alex Prior, Manager, Corporate Services, ESB
Email: Alex.Prior2@sa.gov.au

Applications close: 16/03/2025 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- ASO4 Finance Officer Approved March 2025.pdf
- EOI Registration Form - ESB Finance Officer.docx
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf

MAS3 Assistant Director, Strategic & Corporate Services

Education Standards Board
Job reference: 658146
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

  • Leadership Role, MAS3
  • Education Sector, Contract

Are you an exceptionally dynamic leader who excels in managing teams through reform and change in a fast-paced and growing environment?

If you would love to join a growing agency whose focus is to make a positive difference to the lives of South Australian children and young people in the education sector, then the Education Standards Board has the ideal role for you.

This role is responsible for leading the overall design and implementation of strategic reforms and change management initiatives and works closely with the agency’s executive and senior management to build sound operations and deliver core strategic and corporate functions.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Lead and manage the design and implementation of a strategic program of change management activities, including those relating to the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care.
  • Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, standards, tools, systems and processes across the agency to deliver objectives for continuous quality improvement in early childhood regulatory functions, practice and professionalism.
  • Provide a key point of liaison, planning and reporting between the agency and the Change Management Panel to drive the development of reforms, revitalised policy framework and establishment and implementation of benchmarks and regulatory workforce management process.
  • Oversee strategic data analysis and evidence gathering and analysis to inform project planning, monitor and evaluate outcomes of reform activities, develop regulatory policy options and improve operations.
  • Work with key stakeholders to develop problem definitions, research and identify and provide strategic advice on policy solutions, develop and seek endorsement of practical, effective policy interventions.
  • Lead the drafting, consultation process and provision of recommendations for new policy and policy revisions that are consistent with the change management program to ensure effective implementation plans are in place to support change.
  • Lead, motivate and mentor the staff across the ESB to facilitate the adoption of change initiatives and reforms including setting overall performance expectations.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role in a fast-paced environment, understanding government best practice
  • Proven high quality skills and experience in leading, managing and supporting teams through strategic reforms and change management initiatives
  • High level experience working with senior executive with the ability to collaborate, support provide strategic advice together with exemplary leadership and people management skills

Enquiries and applications

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity please contact Sonia Charman on 0407 258 842 for a confidential discussion or email your resume to sonia.charman@randstad.com.au quoting reference AD_SCS-0325

Applications close: 21/03/2025 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- 20250225 RoleDescription_MAS3AssistantDirectorStrategic Corporate Services.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf

ASO5 Compliance Officers (Multiple roles)

Education Standards Board
Job reference: 658159
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE BC
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

  • Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
  • Support achievement of the agency’s goals and objectives
  • Convenient CBD location

The role

Ready to join a team where compliance is about collaboration and guidance? As our Compliance Officer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring external entities meet all regulatory requirements with a professional approach.

Your role will involve conducting thorough inspections, audits, and reviews to maintain compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures. You will monitor compliance levels, identify non-compliance issues, and implement corrective actions. As an Authorised Officer under the National Law, you will play a key role in upholding and enforcing standards, providing guidance and education to help external organisations stay on track.

If you are passionate about ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a positive and inclusive regulatory environment, come be a part of our team!

About you

To be considered you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and qualities:

  • You will be able to navigate complex issues, analyse evidence against standards and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes.
  • You will be confident working in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
  • A positive can-do attitude and a passion for delivering exceptional service quality, regulation and compliance

Special conditions

  • Full time term vacancy, offered on a 24-month contract.
  • The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a Working with Children Check prior to being employed and regularly as required.
  • Must have a valid working visa.

Enquiries and Applications

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity please contact Sonia Charman on 0407 258 842 for a confidential discussion or email your resume to sonia.charman@randstad.com.au quoting reference ASO5_CO-0325

Applications close: 21/03/2025 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 Compliance Officer Approved Nov 2024.pdf
- PreEmployment Declaration.pdf