Senior Assurance Advisor, School compliance

at  Catholic Education Commission of Victoria

ABOUT VICTORIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION AUTHORITY (VCEA)

VCEA is the peak body for Catholic education in Victoria. Established in 1973 by the Archbishop of Melbourne and the
Bishops of the Balla rat, Sale, and Sandhurst dio ceses, it was incorporated in 2006 and acts as the voice of Catholic education in State and national matters.
VCEA receives and distributes funding from state and federal governments for Catholic schools, provides strategic
leadership and planning, a nd ensures proper governance in Catholic education statewide. It is responsible for sector leadership in education integrity and governance and is the Review Body for Catholic schools appointed by the Victorian
Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). As a Review Body, VCEA reviews and assures the compliance of Catholic
schools and sc hool boarding pr emises with the requirements for registration.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND PRE-REQUISITES

Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification in risk, audit, legal or other relevant field.
Previous A minimum of three years’ experience in education administration, law, audit, compliance,
Experience/s risk, or a related field.
Organisational A commitment to the ethos, values, and mission of Catholic education and to VCEA values
values of excellence, promoting the common good, integrity, and equity.
Other requirements 1. An understanding of and commitment to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of
children, requiring that you:
a. Must hold and maintain a current Victorian Working with Children Check or
be eligible to receive same upon joining the organisation.
b. Must also undergo and receive a clear National Criminal History Check
(NCHC) upon employment and during your employment with VCEA. All
employees are required not to have been charged with, nor found guilty of
any offence which would be incompatible with employment with VCEA.
2. Willingness to take reasonable care for your health and safety in the workplace and
for the health and safety of others who may be affected by what you do or don’t
do.
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ascertain stakeholder requirements, build trust, influence, and address stakeholder needs.

• Represent VCEA at stakeholder forums, and plan and deliver training and information sessions to reviewers an

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Integrity and Assurance team is responsible for ensuring that VCEA fulfils its responsibilities as a review body under
the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the VRQA. This includes responsibility for assuring the compliance of
Victorian Catholic schools and school boarding premises with the minimum standards and other requirements for
registration in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and regulations (minimum standards).
The team is part of the Education and Integrity portfolio that includes Education Programs and Support, Risk and Legal.
Reporting to the Manager, Integrity and Assurance, this role will contribute to the work of a professional, skilled, and
motivated team. Responsibilities include assessment, moderation, assurance, and stakeholder engagement as outlined
in the key responsibilities of the role.
Position Title Senior Assurance Advisor - School Compliance
Reports to Manager, Integrity, and assurance
Direct Reports N/A

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Assess compliance of schools and school boarding premises with the minimum standards for registration.

• Moderate assessments to ensure quality and consistency with the requirements of the minimum standards.
• Review and assure the quality of Catholic school registration applications and registration amendments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders with the ability to

ascertain stakeholder requirements, build trust, influence, and address stakeholder needs.

• Represent VCEA at stakeholder forums, and plan and deliver training and information sessions to reviewers and

stakeholders.

• Project manage contracted reviewers to ensure quality and timeliness and meeting of key performance indicators