Education Standards Board
Job reference: 841899
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role highlights

• Work with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team
• Enjoy a varied work program that supports achievement of the agency’s goals
• Play a pivotal role in our reform agenda

The role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated executive to join our team as the Director, Strategy and Governance.

The Director, Strategy and Governance is responsible for leading the strategic, corporate, and governance functions of the Education Standards Board (ESB). Operating across the agency, the Director works collaboratively with all business units to drive the development and execution of business reform and change management strategies that align with both organisational goals and whole-of-government priorities.

About You

With your blend of expertise you will lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive governance framework and supporting practices across the ESB, fostering a culture of strong decision-making, performance excellence, proactive risk management, and enhanced accountability and transparency. This framework will be aligned with broader agency, sector, and industry standards, and will encompass the governance functions and operations of the ESB Board, and all related committees and sub-committees.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion of driving organisational success through effective development and implementation of effective tools, processes and mechanisms, 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 3 year term vacancy.
• The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a Working with Children Check and National Police Check prior to being employed and regularly as required.

 

Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position with the Chief Executive, Benn Gramola, please contact:

Karen Porter

Senior Executive Coordinator

Email: Karen.Porter2@sa.gov.au

Phone: (08) 8429 4760

 

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 complete the Pre-Employment Declaration. 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: 24/05/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Candidate Briefing Document - Director, Strategy and Governance (4).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.