Melbourne Polytechnic, and its Board, operate under the accountability, powers, duties and functions as set out in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and The Constitution of Melbourne Polytechnic Order 2016.
Melbourne Polytechnic is accountable to the Minister for Training and Skills.
The Victorian Government Minister for Training and Skills is the Hon. Gayle Tierney MP.
Further information about can be obtained from the Victoria Government Education and Training website: www.education.vic.gov.au
In accordance with The Constitution of Melbourne Polytechnic Order 2016 the Board of Melbourne Polytechnic is established to oversee and govern the Institute.
Pursuant to the Constitution, the Board must:
These duties are in addition to, and do not take away from, the duties imposed on the Board by the Education and Training Reform Act 2006, other provisions of The Constitution of Melbourne Polytechnic Order 2016, and any other duties imposed by any other Act or law.
Further information can be found on the Public Board Appointments Victoria website.
Frances Coppolillo | Chief Executive |
Marc Blanks | Executive Director, Academic Operations |
Cathy Frazer | Executive Director, Student Engagement, International and Community Partnerships |
Joe Santiago | Acting Executive Director, People and Corporate Services |
Gabriel Torres | Executive Director, Infrastructure, Sustainability and Precincts |
The Education and Training Reform Act 2006 reforms the law relating to education and training in Victoria by providing for a high standard of education and training for all Victorians.
TAFE institute Boards are considered to be public entitles under Part 5 of the Public Administration Act 2004 and are subject to the requirements of a public entity set out in Part 5 of the Act.
The Constitution of Melbourne Polytechnic Order 2016 includes provisions regarding governance arrangements and the objectives, functions and powers of the institute. This came into operation on 1 July 2016. The Constitution is made under the powers conferred by section 3.1.11 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and all other enabling powers.
The Education and Training Reform Act 2006 and Public Administration Act 2004can be obtained from the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents Library. https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/
Melbourne Polytechnic's Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy and Register are available here.