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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.

Please apply for positions in the Education Standards Board by following this link, Search Jobs (iworkfor.sa.gov.au)

Current vacancies

ASO5 Regulatory Officer (Multiple positions)

Education Standards Board
Job reference: 567776
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE BC
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role highlights

  • Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
  • Contribute to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
  • Offering autonomy, variety and challenge

The role

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards and ensuring compliance with regulations? We are looking for dedicated and detail-oriented Regulatory Officers to join us in our mission to ensure quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and rate service quality under the National Quality Framework.
  • Coordinate and undertake regulatory activities related to assessing applications.
  • Provide consistent education and guidance to help regulated parties achieve and maintain compliance with legislative obligations.

About you

You will be able to navigate complex issues, analyse evidence against standards and communicate effectively based on the intended purpose and audience.

You will be confident working in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.

You may have qualifications and experience in the childcare sector or may have a background in auditing or regulating.

If you have a positive can-do attitude, are passionate about making a difference in service quality and compliance, and consider yourself a life-long learner, we want to hear from you.

Our vision

Making a positive difference to the lives of South Australian children and young people by ensuring they have access to high quality education and early childhood services.

About us

The Education Standards Board (ESB) is the independent statutory authority that regulates early childhood services and registers schools to improve education and care outcomes for children and young people in South Australia.

Situated in the Adelaide CBD in modern office facilities, close to public transport, the ESB offers a supportive and professional work environment in keeping with its values. Our employees enjoy a great work-life balance and flexible work arrangements including working from home.

The ESB values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

Special conditions

  • Full time term vacancy, offered on a 24-month contract, with a salary range of $84,522 - $94,003 per annum
  • The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a Working with Children Check prior to being employed and regularly as required.

Enquiries

Amanda Nash
Manager, Quality Assessment
Email: ESB.HR@sa.gov.au  

Application instructions

All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.

Please submit a cover letter of no more than 2 pages that demonstrates your suitability against the role description. Please also submit a current CV including the name and contact details of at least two referees.

You may find it helpful to refer to these documents when completing your cover letter:


Applications close: 31/7/2024 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- PreEmployment Declaration.pdf
 - ASO5_Regulatory Officer_Role Description_15Feb24.pdf
 

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.