VGSA - In Negotiations

Consultative Committee 

If you have a leave request for 2026, please email daniel.moloney@education.vic.gov.au and I will include this in the agenda in our next CC meeting in 2026 - Wednesday 15th July

2026 Members of the Consultation Committee

• Principal – Daniel Moloney
• Principal Nominee - Stephanie Torchia
• 2 x Teachers Reps – Mary Boutros & Sean Procko
• 2 x Education Support Staff Reps – Stacie Herman & Synthia Anthonee
• 1 Therapy/Admin Rep – Michelle McMaster 
• 1 x Teacher AEU Rep – Mary Boutros    
• 1 x ES AEU-Rep – Irene Gacovski  

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.

Term 1, Implementation 

AEU representative

Hold a sub-branch annual general meeting toelect representatives and develop a schedule of sub-branch meetings for the year (if notalready 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) and pending changes within the In-principle VGSA 2026 (yet to be ratified).

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 from the 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 areoperating effectively, and that time release arrangements are provided. Work with your AEU sub-branch to ensure you are representing the sub-branch effectively atconsultative 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.