CEB Staff Newsletter #27 - 25 August 2023
Accommodation for CEB Christmas Mass and Dinner - 1 December 2023
As the Spilt Milk festival clashes with our Christmas Mass and dinner, unfortunately accommodation in Ballarat has been booked up. We have managed to secure 7 rooms, however, we anticipate being short approximately 17 rooms, working on last years’ numbers. This means that alternative accommodation arrangements are being looked into.
To that end, Ballarat based staff are asked to please consider hosting a colleague (and possibly their partner) for the evening of 1 December. If you would be willing to do this, please email Kerrie Zammit.
I thank you for your consideration of this unusual request.
Article submitted by Tom Sexton.
Changes to Credit Card & Reimbursement Procedures – NAB Flexipurchase
In response to feedback provided by the DOBCEL auditors, and our desire for ongoing improvement we are implementing the NAB FlexiPurchase system to streamline credit card transaction processing and reporting within DOBCEL and our schools. As a test run, the DOBCEL office will commence a pilot on Friday 1 September, prior to roll out in schools.
As the FlexiPurchase system will replace existing procedures for staff reimbursements and not only credit card procedures, all staff will receive an email on the 1st of September to set up a FlexiPurchase log-in. The same log in will be used for both Credit Card holders, reimbursement requests and manager approvals for both types of transactions.
While user guides are available, Michelle Leonard and Jordan Smith are available to assist staff with training on navigating the FlexiPurchase platform and completing submissions of credit card or cash reimbursement transactions, and for managers on reviewing submitted staff transactions for approval.
User guides:
- FlexiPurchase App - Instructions
- FlexiPurchase Manager Approval Guide 2022
- FlexiPurchase Transaction Coding & Cash Expense Guide 2022
Article submitted by Jordan Smith.
'Professional Learning Event' Calendar 2024
As Kerrie prepares the DOBCEL/CEB Calendar for 2024, Susan Crowe is beginning to put together the Professional Learning Event calendar for 2024.
Please send Susan Crowe the required documentation for professional development for 2024 with your proposed dates. As has been the usual practice over the years, if there are clashes with suggested dates, Susan will speak to personnel concerned and try to find dates that suit all.
Please use the attached template and guidelines to assist with your applications.
This information is required by Wednesday 13 September so enough time is given to collate and organize the calendar and ensure no clashing exists with the DOBCEL/CEB events. Before proposing dates, do consider Church events such as Ash Wednesday, Catholic Education Week etc., as schools wish to keep these days free for their prepared celebrations.
Article submitted by Dr Susan Crowe.
People & Development Update
CEB Support for Higher Education – 2024
Applications Open
Higher education study support is designed to promote ongoing professional learning of the individual and in support of a high-performance culture aligned to our strategic directions.
Higher education study support is offered for higher education studies in an approved course of relevance and benefit to the person’s role and career at Catholic Education Ballarat (CEB) or the wider DOBCEL community.
CEB employees can apply, on an annual basis, for financial support towards higher education and study leave for approved courses of study by the end of August each year using the CEB Higher Education Support Application. In 2023 the process for 2024 applications is now open until Friday 29 September 2023.
If you are considering studying next year, have a chat with your Team Leader before completing an application form. Applicants will be informed of the outcome in writing in writing by the end of the 4th week of term 4.
For more information, including how to apply, refer to CEB Higher Education Study Support Operating Procedure on Knowledge Banks or click here or contact on Fiona Murphy.
Please note - This is a separate provision to the DOBCEL Sponsorship: Higher Education Studies in Religious Education, Theology, and Catholic Educational Leadership Policy which is designed to specifically promote higher education studies in religious education, theology and educational leadership. It recognises that higher learning in these areas is an important element of contemporary Catholic leadership and teaching that will enhance the Catholic identity and the learning across our diocesan education community, ensure effective learning outcomes for students and support leadership succession. For more information refer to this operating procedure policy on Knowledge Banks.
CEB Employee Enrichment Scholarship 2024
We invite eligible Catholic Education Ballarat (CEB) employees to apply for an Enrichment Scholarship. Up to four Enrichment Scholarships will be available to CEB employees in 2024.
Further information regarding the Enrichment Scholarship, eligibility and how to apply are outlined in this memo.
Applications for the Enrichment Scholarship 2023 should be submitted via email to Fiona Murphy by Friday 29 September 2023.
Articles submitted by Fiona Murphy.
Career Opportunities in the Diocesan Education Community
Catholic Education Ballarat Vacancies:
Wellbeing Team Project Delivery Lead – fixed term position at 1.0 FTE (closes 28 August)
- Education Officer: Learning and Teaching (Primary) Warrnambool – ongoing position at 1.0 FTE (closes 28 August)
- Education Officer: Learning and Teaching (Primary) Mildura – ongoing position at 1.0 FTE (closes 28 August)
- Psychologist – ongoing position at 0.8 FTE (closes 15 September)
Article submitted by Sarah Hanley.