REPORTING CRITERION 1

The CES Ltd Head Office Structure

The CES Ltd Head Office provides support for the management of all Catholic Education Limited schools as well as SCECE&C Ltd. The Chief Executive Officer of CES Ltd, together with the CES Ltd Chief Executive Team, is responsible for providing leadership and direction across all areas of the company’s operations. This includes ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, as well as driving the continuous improvement of both CES Ltd schools and the CES Ltd Head Office. Their goal is to foster a culture of excellence and innovation while upholding the values of the Catholic education community.

In 2022, CES Ltd underwent a significant restructure and created a new team to oversee Strategy Risk and Governance. The team includes a Strategy Risk and Governance Chief and a Compliance and Risk Advisor. The purpose of this team is to ensure that CES Ltd and its CES Ltd schools are operating within Catholic Education Commission Victoria (CECV)1 , The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)2 and legislative requirements.

The two entities collectively employ a team of 159 staff members located across three regional locations: Bendigo (Head Office), Tatura, and Wangaratta. The Catholic Education Office is deeply committed to fostering a collaborative partnership with each school and parish community, as well as the broader Catholic education community of Victoria. They are dedicated to working in a spirit of co-responsibility to shape the culture, improve performance, and enhance the capacity of both the schools and the Catholic Education Office.