Education Advisor: Early Years Compliance

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Education Advisor: Early Years Compliance to support the strategic oversight and compliance of early childhood education and care services across the system. This full-time, 2-year contract role quick plays a key role in ensuring services meet legislative, regulatory and quality standards.

In this role you will work closely with the Manager: Early Years Operations, Compliance and Growth and key stakeholders, you will provide expert advice, lead system-wide initiatives, and support continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of services.

CESA Has Oversight Of

• 55 services registered with the ESB (4 ELCs, 9 Preschools, 12 Occasional Care services, and 42 OSHC services
• 66 support playgroups
• 25 OSC services contracts outsources to Third Party Providers

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Compliance: Lead system-wide compliance for early years services, ensuring alignment with the National Quality Framework, legislation and SACCS requirements across Preschool, Occasional Care and OSHC services
• Policy & Governance Oversight: Develop, implement and monitor policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure consistent compliance and high-quality practice across all services
• Support & Capability Building: Design and deliver resources and professional learning to support school and service leaders in meeting regulatory requirements and improving practice
• Collaboration & Advisory: Partner with senior leaders, Principals and key stakeholders to provide expert advice and support the strategic direction of early years services
• Quality Assurance & Improvement: Lead assessment, rating and continuous improvement processes, supporting services to achieve and maintain high-quality outcomes
• Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee compliance monitoring, data reporting and service approvals, ensuring accurate records and effective regulatory engagement

About You

• Qualified educator with relevant tertiary qualifications and current teacher registration in South Australia
• Strong knowledge of early childhood legislation, policy, and the National Quality Framework
• Demonstrated experience in governance, compliance and quality improvement within early years settings
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice and lead system-level initiatives and projects
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment

Why Join Us?

• Great Team & Company Culture
• Generous leave entitlements
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• Flexible working arrangements in line with CESA policy
• Study Incentives & Professional Development Allowance
• Exciting New Office Location in mid-2026 (Greenhill Road, Parkside)

We are Catholic Education South Australia with almost 9,500 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 56,000 students across our 101 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.

How To Apply

• Cover letter (1 A4 page) detailing the following:
• Your experience relevant to the role
• What has motivated you to apply; and
• What you hope to contribute to the CESA community.
• Resume

Application close Tuesday 21 July 2026, 9am ACST.