Policy Advisor - Adelaide CBD, Australia - SA Government -EDUCATION STANDARDS BOARD

SA Government -EDUCATION STANDARDS BOARD

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Adelaide CBD, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Education Standards Board

Location:

ADELAIDE BC

Job status:
Long Term Contract

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

Role highlights

Diverse role providing leadership and expertise in the development and implementation of national policy in collaboration with the State's policy lead, the Department for Education, as it relates to early childhood and education regulation
Collaborate with the sector to to facilitate opportunities for joined up approaches and solutions
Work in an independent statutory agency where you can make a positive difference to the lives of South Australian children and young people.

Role details

The Policy Advisor provides leadership, expertise and regulatory policy advice based on evidence and best practice that that significantly contributes to the development and implementation of regulatory and corporate policy and outcomes.

The Policy Advisor will be required to research and analyse national and international work in the area of early childhood and education regulatory policy to inform the development and improvement of strategic direction and performance.

About you

With a tertiary qualification in economics, public policy, social science, politics, law or other relevant discipline (or equivalent experience), you will use your expertise to support our policy function.

You are a highly accountable individual who thrives on the challenge of delivering effective outcomes in a fast-paced and changing environment with a proven ability to manage competing demands and achieve results.

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

We are the independent statutory authority that regulates early childhood services and registers schools to improve education and care outcomes for children and young people.

Our regulatory practice statement provides an overview of our approach to regulation.

The Education Standards Board is located in the CBD in modern office facilities close to public transport and Rundle Mall.

We employ approximately 40 staff.

As a small agency, we offer our employees a diverse and broad scope of work, and the opportunity to work closely with the education and early childhood sector to influence and support quality improvement and performance.

What we need from you
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 two referees (including a current or recent line manager).

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

Special conditions
Term vacancy up to 24 months

The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a Working with Children Check prior to being employed and regularly as required.

Flexible working arrangements are available for this position.

Must have a valid working visa.

Enquiries
Kerry Leaver

Chief Executive

Phone:

Applications close: 19/06/2023 11:45 PM