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GOVERNANCE

A Centralised Approach to School Governance

DOSCEL

Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL)

In 2018, the governance of schools in the Diocese of Sale was transferred to a newly established entity, the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).

DOSCEL provides leadership, support and services in the governance role of schools.

It is the responsibility of DOSCEL, as the governing body, to ensure each school and the DOSCEL Office maintains and promotes the Catholic identity of the schools in the Diocese, while meeting all legislative and regulatory requirements.

This includes a strong focus on embedding and sustaining safe professional environments across all schools and workplaces, as well as a commitment to child safety.

Our governance structure allows Parish Priests to dedicate more of their time to the pastoral and spiritual aspects of their roles. Parish Priests are no longer the employer of school staff.

Organisational Structure

DOSCEL is a Company limited by guarantee. The sole Member of the Company is the Bishop of Sale.

The Bishop has appointed a Board of Directors who work closely with the Executive Director of Catholic Education and executive team to manage the day-to-day operations of the organisation.

The Executive Director of Catholic Education is supported by staff of the DOSCEL Office. These staff members work closely with schools to implement DOSCEL’s vision of students becoming engaged and successful learners who are able to draw on the life-giving traditions and spirituality of the Catholic faith. 

The Board Directors are:

Mr Garry McLean (Chair)
Ms Cathy Jenkins (Deputy Chair)
Very Rev. Dean Francis Otobo
Emeritus Professor Gabrielle McMullen AM
The Hon. Martin Dixon
Dr Dominic Thomas
Rev. Jeff Kleynjans
Mr John Swan

Executive Leadership Team

  • Mr Paul Velten – Executive Director
  • Mr Chris Black – Deputy Executive Director
  • Ms Kirrilly Bridger – Chief Financial Officer
  • Ms Leanne Beveridge – Chief People Officer
  • Mr Terry Mulvaney – Chief Governance Officer
  • Mr Richard Wans – Chief Leadership and Registration Officer
  • Mr Dermot Cannon – Chief Planning and Infrastructure Officer
  • Mr Shane Doyle – Chief Technology Officer
  • TBA – Chief Learning and Teaching Officer
  • TBA – Chief Catholic Identity and Mission Officer
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