Education Standards Board Job reference: 845081 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone Role Highlights Lead and work with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team Enjoy a varied work program that supports achievement of the agency's goals Play a pivotal leadership role in shaping regulatory reform, strengthening governance, and lifting system‑wide regulatory performance across South Australia’s schooling sector. The Role We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as the Assistant Director, Schools Regulation. The Assistant Director, Schools Regulation will provide strategic leadership and authoritative regulatory oversight of government and non‑government schools, Student Exchange Organisations (SEOs), and schools registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) across South Australia, in accordance with the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000. You will lead the management of registration of schools, applications and complaints, ensuring decisions are fair, robust and focused on safeguarding educational standards and student wellbeing. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Assistant Director, Schools Regulation will drive strong regulatory performance, influence system‑wide improvement and provide trusted advice to the Director, Executive and Education Standards Board on matters of significance. About You With your blend of expertise, you will oversee the Schools Regulation function, ensuring that applications for registration as government and non‑government schools meet requirements under the Standards, and that registration reviews are undertaken within required timeframes under the Act. Your ability to build strong relationships with executives, across teams and with external stakeholders will be instrumental in advancing initiatives and achieving organisational objectives. You will also contribute to the development and continuous improvement of regulatory policy, frameworks and guidance, identifying emerging risks and trends to strengthen regulatory governance and system integrity. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving organisational success through the effective development and continuous improvement of regulatory practices, 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. 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 ongoing vacancy. 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 Director, Regulatory Practice and Operations Email: 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 three referees (including a current or recent line manager). Applicants who do not address these requirements will not be considered. Applications close: 02/06/2026 11:45 PM Attachments: - Position Description - SM1 Assistant Director Schools Regulation - ESB - May 2026.pdf - Pre-Employment Declaration.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.
