DOBCEL is proud to announce our membership with the Communities of Respect and Equality (CoRE) Alliance, standing alongside organisations across our region committed to building safer, more inclusive, and welcoming communities for all. The CoRE Alliance brings together education providers, community organisations, and leaders who share a strong commitment to preventing violence, promoting gender equality, and fostering cultures grounded in dignity and respect. By joining the Alliance, DOBCEL is strengthening its ongoing work to ensure that every individual within our school communities feels valued, safe, and supported. At DOBCEL, our schools play a vital role in shaping not only academic outcomes, but also the social and emotional foundations that young…

DOBCEL is proud to offer Early Career Incentives bonus payments for graduate teachers commencing their careers in DOBCEL schools. What’s on offer? ✅ $5,000* graduate sign-on bonus ✅ $10,000* graduate sign-on bonus in identified remote or small schools *Pro-Rata payment for part-time Additional for remote and small schools: ✅ $5,000 relocation support ✅ $9,629 annual remote allowance (paid fortnightly for 3 years) – Equivalent to POL 3 (CEMEA) – Indexed annually Limited funding available. Application Link: ECIP2026 Applications open 17 October – 14 December 2025. For more information, kindly contact James Murphy or Vicki Dekker.

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…