Weekly Staff Bulletin

2022 VGSA 

The 2022 Victorian Government Schools Agreement Page in the Staff Bulletin has been introduced to help staff understand the new agreement.  

Consultative Committee 

The next Consultative Committee Meeting is scheduled for 17 April 

 

Principals in Parliament day

On Thursday 21 March we are planning a ‘Principals in Parliament’ day, an opportunity for principals to meet with their state MPs at the Victorian Parliament to outline the importance of full funding for public schools, and the impact of the current workforce shortages.This is a fantastic opportunity for principals to provide their local MP with a full briefing, and AEU Principal Class members from every Victorian electorate are invited to meet with members of the ALP caucus. So far we have 30 MPs who have agreed to meet, alongside over 60 principals.What: AEU Principal Class member briefing for Victorian ALP MPs Where: Victorian Parliament HouseWhen: Between 10am and 4pm on Thursday 21 March

The AEU has informed members that they are commencing consultation to develop the new log of claims for the next EBA. 

 

2024 Members of the Consultation Committee:

  • Corinne Pupillo - Convenor
  • Stephanie Torchia   (Principal’s Nominee)
  • Juri Graco- Ilves  & Amanda Hollway (Teacher Rep x 2)
  • Mary Butros  (AEU - Teacher Rep)  
  • TBC - (AEU Rep ES) - VACANCY 
  • Irene Gacovski & Tanya Ascenzo- (Education Support Rep x 2) 
  • Michelle McMaster - (Admin/Therapy Rep)

Members may represent 2 workgroups, for example, be representative of both AEU and ES/teacher etc.

Nomination and voting by work groups takes place in February each year.

Members’ term on the committee extends for 12 months, from the beginning of March until the end of the following February.

 

Term 1 

AEU representative

• Hold a sub-branch annual general meeting to elect representatives and develop a schedule of sub-branch meetings for the year (if not already in the school meeting schedule). Further information can be found under ‘How to revitalise your sub-branch’ at aeuvic.asn.au/reps-info/sub-branch-representatives.

• Ensure that a sub-branch representative participates in the induction process for all new employees so they are aware of the role of the union, their right to join the union, and the terms and conditions contained in the VGSA 2022, as outlined in clause 11(5).

• Focus on building the knowledge and strength of the sub-branch. Organise AEU training for sub-branch representatives and members. Members who have been nominated to attend a trade union training course are entitled to paid leave to enable attendance.

• Recruit new members, including ES, teachers, and principal class. Make sure all potential members and new staff are approached and asked to join. Aim for 100% membership.

• Ensure agreed consultative arrangements, including long-term planning decisions fromthe previous year, are in place and operating effectively, especially in relation to ES and teacher workload.

• Apply for sub-branch funding (this form is sent to reps during Term 1 and can be accessed on the AEU website: aeuvic.asn.au/reps-info/sub-branch-representatives/structural-funding.)

AEU consultative committee representative

• Ensure consultative arrangements are operating effectively, and that time release arrangements are provided. Work with your AEU sub-branch to ensure you arerepresenting the sub-branch effectively at consultative committee meetings.

Principal

• Provide workforce planning information and high-level student resource package data to the consultative committee.

• Ensure the previously agreed consultative arrangements are in place and working well.