Education Advisor: Early Years Compliance

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Early childhood

Closing date

21 July 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 7 Jul 2026

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Role description

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
  • Qua…

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