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The Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) has welcomed the offer made by Catholic school employers across Victoria to deliver a minimum 7% wage rise for all Catholic school staff from the start of the 2026 school year, along with significant improvements to employment conditions. The proposal, developed by Catholic school employers through the Victorian Catholic Education Authority (VCEA), demonstrates a shared commitment to valuing and supporting staff across Victoria’s 333 Catholic schools. DOBCEL Executive Director, Mr Tom Sexton, said the offer represents an important step toward a fair and forward-looking agreement that reflects what matters most to Catholic education communities. “This offer reflects what matters most to our…