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

Your passion for helping others shines through as you guide and educate regulated parties towards voluntary compliance. With a keen eye for detail, you thrive in both proactive and reactive compliance activities, ensuring we always stay on the right side of the law.

Your enthusiasm for collaboration and your ability to communicate complex regulations in an approachable manner make you the perfect fit for our team. If you are ready to make a positive impact in ensuring compliance is a friendly and supportive process, we want you on board!

Our vision

All children and young people have access to high-quality education and care in safe, well-governed and well-managed services.

You can find out more on our Strategic Plan here.

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.

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

Manager, Compliance and Investigations

Email: [email protected]

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 three referees (including a current or recent line manager).

Applicants who do not address these requirements will not be considered.

Applications close: 28/08/2025 11:45 PM