About the Opportunity

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) is seeking a dedicated Early Years Compliance Officer to join our School Quality and Performance (SQP) team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the Early Years Advisor and the Senior Advisor: Early Years to shape the future of Early Childhood Education and Care across our system.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 30 July 2027.

CESA has oversight of:

70 services registered with the ESB (2 ELCs, 9 Preschools, 12 Occasional Care services, and 47 OSHC services

68 support playgroups

19 OSC services contracts outsources to Third Party Providers

Your Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Compliance: Implement SACCS strategy for Preschools, Occasional Care, and OSHC services, ensuring alignment with national standards and regulations.

Support & Resource Development: Create support resources for school leaders to meet legislative requirements and deliver professional learning opportunities for educators

Policy & Procedure Oversight: Develop and monitor policies and procedures related to Early Childhood Education and Care services, ensuring consistent compliance across all centres.

Collaboration & Advisory: Work with senior leaders, Principals, and the Education Advisor: Early Years Compliance to provide strategic advice, support, and ensure best practices in service delivery.

Monitoring & Reporting: Conduct site visits, manage date collection and reporting processes, and oversee compliance investigations to maintain high-quality service standards.

About you:

We’re seeking a dedicated professional with a passion for Early Childhood Education and Care, with a strong commitment to Catholic Education. The ideal candidate will have:

ACECQA approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care

Working knowledge and understanding of state and national policies, legislation, and regulations in the area of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Expertise in the National Quality Framework and governance in Early Years Education, with a focus on compliance in Preschools, Occasional Care, and OSHC services.

Experience leading professional learning initiatives, with strong interpersonal and coaching skills to work effectively with teams, school leaders, and external partners.

Strong organisational skills, flexibility, and ability to manage competing demands and drive change.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

The successful candidates will be required to undergo our screening process, which includes a South Australian Working with Children Check, E-Screen, Applicant Declaration Form.

About Us

We are Catholic Education South Australia with more than 9,000 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 54,000 students in 103 Catholic schools. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we provide dynamic, innovative, and personalised learning in a Catholic context, from Early Years to Year 12.

Our schools work in partnership with families to educate and nurture the whole person, helping them to be thriving, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires.

Why Join Us?

Great Team & Company Culture

Generous leave entitlements including bonus Christmas Leave & Leave Loading

Study Incentives & Professional Development Allowance

Exciting new office location in 2026 (Greenhill Road, Parkside)

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek, with a Resume and cover letter.

In your cover letter (no more than 2 A4 page) please outline:

Your experience relevant to the role.

What has motivated you to apply.

What you hope to contribute to the CESA community.

Applications close 9:00am (ACST) Monday 14 July, 2025.