Job Description
About Victorian Catholic Education Authority (VCEA)
VCEA is the peak body for Catholic education in Victoria. The former Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV)
was established in 1973 by the Archbishop of Melbourne and the Bishops of the Ballarat, Sale, and Sandhurst dioceses,
it was incorporated in 2006. Following a review of the CECV the renewed peak body VCEA was established in 2023 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 represents and advocates for Catholic education. 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. VCEA also undertakes initiatives to improve the statewide performance of Catholic schools.
Why work with us
As the peak body for Catholic education in Victoria, VCEA provides employees an opportunity to help shape the future of
Catholic education across the state. VCEA offers flexible working, a central city office location, competitive remuneration
with generous benefits (including tax-advantageous salary sacrifice options), and opportunities for career development
and progression.
These benefits combined with our commitment to work life balance, make VCEA an employer of choice.
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 Lead Assurance Advisor, School Registrations, 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 Assurance Advisor, School Compliance
Reports to Lead Assurance Advisor, School Registrations
Direct Reports No
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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 to ascertain
stakeholder requirements, build trust, influence, and address stakeholder needs.
Assist in the planning and delivery of training and information sessions to reviewers and stakeholders.
Identify and report up/escalate risks and identify risk management actions and mitigations.
Assist in the development of guidance and resources to support and assist school proprietors to understand and comply
with the minimum standards.
Develop assessment templates and reporting and monitoring tools.
Assist with the analysis of school compliance data to identify key issues, risks, and trends in relation to compliance,
including preparation of the annual compliance report to the VRQA.
Contribute to processes supporting the development, delivery, and evaluation of the team’s workplan.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through consultation with stakeholders, professional development, and
establishing personal networks.
Other duties as required by the Lead, Assurance Advisor and Manager, Integrity and Assurance.
Key selection criteria
• Knowledge of, or the ability to develop a working knowledge of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006,
Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017, and minimum standards for school and school boarding premises
registration.
Knowledge of, or the ability to develop a working knowledge of Ministerial Order No. 1359 – Implementing the Child
Safe Standards – Managing the risk of child abuse in schools and school boarding premises (Child Safe Standards)
Experience assessing and assuring compliance against legislative and regulatory requirements with ability to
understand legislative and regulatory frameworks.
Prior experience working with, or an understanding of risk frameworks.
Good analytical skills to analyse data and information to help define strategic priorities and initiatives.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with team members to achieve team goals and KPIs.
The proven ability to follow processes thoroughly, to analyse and assess information, and to deliver within required
timelines with high attention to detail.
Ability to establish systems and procedures to guide own work and to track progress.
Well-developed communication skills and proven ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
Other duties as requested by the Manager, Integrity and Assurance or a Lead Assurance Advisor.
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Skills, qualifications, and pre-requisites
Previous A minimum of two years’ experience in education administration, law, compliance, risk, or a
Experience/s related field.
Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification in risk, audit, legal or other relevant field.
Organisational values A commitment to the ethos, values, and mission of Catholic education and to VCEA values of
excellence, promoting the common good, integrity, and equity.
Other requirements 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 organization.
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.
Must hold and maintain a valid Victorian driver’s license, access to a reliable car and be willing
to travel to schools in metropolitan and regional Victoria.
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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VCEA is the peak body for Catholic education in Victoria. The former Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV)
was established in 1973 by the Archbishop of Melbourne and the Bishops of the Ballarat, Sale, and Sandhurst dioceses,
it was incorporated in 2006. Following a review of the CECV the renewed peak body VCEA was established in 2023 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 represents and advocates for Catholic education. 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. VCEA also undertakes initiatives to improve the statewide performance of Catholic schools.
Why work with us
As the peak body for Catholic education in Victoria, VCEA provides employees an opportunity to help shape the future of
Catholic education across the state. VCEA offers flexible working, a central city office location, competitive remuneration
with generous benefits (including tax-advantageous salary sacrifice options), and opportunities for career development
and progression.
These benefits combined with our commitment to work life balance, make VCEA an employer of choice.
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 Lead Assurance Advisor, School Registrations, 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 Assurance Advisor, School Compliance
Reports to Lead Assurance Advisor, School Registrations
Direct Reports No
PD00032 – February 2026 1
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 to ascertain
stakeholder requirements, build trust, influence, and address stakeholder needs.
Assist in the planning and delivery of training and information sessions to reviewers and stakeholders.
Identify and report up/escalate risks and identify risk management actions and mitigations.
Assist in the development of guidance and resources to support and assist school proprietors to understand and comply
with the minimum standards.
Develop assessment templates and reporting and monitoring tools.
Assist with the analysis of school compliance data to identify key issues, risks, and trends in relation to compliance,
including preparation of the annual compliance report to the VRQA.
Contribute to processes supporting the development, delivery, and evaluation of the team’s workplan.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through consultation with stakeholders, professional development, and
establishing personal networks.
Other duties as required by the Lead, Assurance Advisor and Manager, Integrity and Assurance.
Key selection criteria
• Knowledge of, or the ability to develop a working knowledge of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006,
Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017, and minimum standards for school and school boarding premises
registration.
Knowledge of, or the ability to develop a working knowledge of Ministerial Order No. 1359 – Implementing the Child
Safe Standards – Managing the risk of child abuse in schools and school boarding premises (Child Safe Standards)
Experience assessing and assuring compliance against legislative and regulatory requirements with ability to
understand legislative and regulatory frameworks.
Prior experience working with, or an understanding of risk frameworks.
Good analytical skills to analyse data and information to help define strategic priorities and initiatives.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with team members to achieve team goals and KPIs.
The proven ability to follow processes thoroughly, to analyse and assess information, and to deliver within required
timelines with high attention to detail.
Ability to establish systems and procedures to guide own work and to track progress.
Well-developed communication skills and proven ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
Other duties as requested by the Manager, Integrity and Assurance or a Lead Assurance Advisor.
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Skills, qualifications, and pre-requisites
Previous A minimum of two years’ experience in education administration, law, compliance, risk, or a
Experience/s related field.
Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification in risk, audit, legal or other relevant field.
Organisational values A commitment to the ethos, values, and mission of Catholic education and to VCEA values of
excellence, promoting the common good, integrity, and equity.
Other requirements 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 organization.
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.
Must hold and maintain a valid Victorian driver’s license, access to a reliable car and be willing
to travel to schools in metropolitan and regional Victoria.
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.
PD00032 – February 2026 3
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assurance Advisor, School Compliance position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
