Senior Officer, Targeted Programs (NCCD)

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 Ballarat, Sale, and Sandhurst dioceses, 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, and ensures proper governance in Catholic education statewide. It is responsible for sector
leadership in education integrity and governance and has a Memorandum of Understanding to act as a Review Body for
Catholic schools with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). As a Review Body, VCEA supports,
reviews, and monitors the compliance of Catholic schools with all registration, reporting and other requirements under
relevant laws.

EXPERIENCE/S

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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Disability Discrimination Act –Disability Standards for Education.

• Manage and facilitate relevant committee and working group activities, including related funding, and progra

Education).

• Oversee the allocation of budget funding for SWD/NCCD programs, including financial modelling, polic

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Education and Integrity portfolio brings together both education compliance and education programs within a single
division. It is responsible for promoting and upholding educational integrity and compliance, strategic program delivery
and supporting the enrichment and development of the Victorian Catholic education system.
The Education Programs and Support team is responsible for the financial administration, management, and governance
of statewide education programs, grants, and partnerships for Catholic schools.
The Senior Officer, Targeted Programs (NCCD), will provide advice on the implementation of the Nationally Consistent
Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) model and requirements as specified in the national NCCD
guidelines, and manage the grants allocation and reporting.
Position Title Senior Officer, Targeted Programs (NCCD)
Reports to Manager, Education Programs and Support
Direct Reports No

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Coordinate and implement specific purpose initiatives within financial guidelines, budget requirements and
  compliance responsibilities to appropriate Australian and State Governments, with particular reference to the

Disability Discrimination Act –Disability Standards for Education.

• Manage and facilitate relevant committee and working group activities, including related funding, and program

management and coordination of subject matter experts.

• Lead engagement and communication with external organisations, Diocesan counterparts and represent VCEA

as required.

• Provide specialist advice on inclusive education and compliance responsibilities and related legislation (e.g.,

NCCD, Australian Education Act and Regulations, Disability Discrimination Act, Disability Standards for

Education).

• Oversee the allocation of budget funding for SWD/NCCD programs, including financial modelling, policy

adherence, and quality assurance functions of VCEA.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and commensurate with your knowledge, skills, and

experience.
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