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. 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 also provides and/or coordinates a
range of statewide services to Catholic schools and school proprietors, to support school operations, efficiency and
compliance, through statewide IT applications and data-related services. VCEA is also 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). 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 Manager, Communications and Advocacy is a key position within VCEA and reports to the Deputy CEO / Chief
Strategy Officer (CSO). The Manager leads a team that is responsible for developing and implementing communications
strategies, developing communication material, managing media relations, leading or supporting advocacy efforts, and
providing expert advice within VCEA on communications. As part of this role, the Manager, Communication and
Advocacy collaborates with all VCEA’s portfolios and works closely with the Deputy CEO/CSO and the CEO.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- VCEA Communications: Managing, overseeing and/or providing advice on VCEA communications with internal
and external stakeholders, across its broad set of functions
- Advocacy: Leading and/or coordinating VCEA’s work advocating for and representing Catholic schools in
Victoria, supported by the CEO and Deputy CEO
- Stakeholder engagement: Overseeing and/or supporting the delivery of VCEA’s stakeholder engagement
strategy.
Upon commencement, the Manager, Communications and Advocacy will lead a team 4 VCEA employees. VCEA also uses
external consultants overseen by the Manager, Communications and Advocacy, to support work relating to the VCEA
website, communications, graphic design, photography, market research and social media.
Position Title Manager, Communications and Advocacy
Reports to Deputy CEO / Chief Strategy Officer
Direct Reports Lead, Communications and Advocacy
Digital Communications Officer
Executive Officer, Catholic School Parents Victoria
Internal Relationships The position will work across VCEA supporting all communication activities.
VCEA Board and Board Committees.
External Relationships Catholic school proprietors (including diocesan school proprietors) and service
providers, National Catholic Education Commission and other key stakeholders.
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