Operations

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Corporate Cards are:

• issued appropriately;
• used solely for legitimate College business; and
• properly approved, documented, acquitted, and reviewed.

This policy applies to both Melbourne School of Theology and Eastern College Australia

This policy outlines how Eastern College Australia (the College) will mitigate disadvantage to students who are unable to progress/continue in a course of study due to unexpected or planned changes in the College’s operations.

The Policy on Policy Development establishes a framework for creating and maintaining the College’s policies, procedures and guidelines.

The purpose of this policy is to provide what information may be collected and how the College manages personal information relating to Applicants, Students, Graduates, Donors, College Board Directors, Faculty and Staff, Volunteers, Alumni, and other people with whom the College interacts.

This policy is designed to ensure that all employees understand what will be regarded as bullying and occupational violence, how complaints can be made and how claims will be treated by ECA.

To give clear guidelines as to rights and responsibilities of staff, students and contractors regarding bringing children onto the College property.

The purpose of this policy is to provide practical care for the wellbeing of staff by facilitating access to confidential professional counselling support. The College affirms that every person is created in the image of God and is called to faithful stewardship of life, relationships, and vocation. The College recognises that personal, family, and work-related difficulties may arise and seeks to offer appropriate support in times of…

This policy and procedure is required to ensure that personnel recruited to key administrative positions in the College, or to the Governing Board of Eastern College Australia are fit and proper persons to conduct their delegated responsibilities within the College.

The purpose of this policy is to outline provisions relating to formal and informal Flexible Working Arrangements as well as guidance for ECA staff and supervisors to follow in considering flexible working arrangements requests.

The policy presents a framework for providing a safe environment for students and staff in relation to Gender Based Violence (“GBV”) and incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment. It will outline what behaviours constitute Gender Based Violence, Sexual assault and/or Sexual harassment and set out how the College will respond to such incidents.

To outline staff leave entitlements and arrangements.

To articulate and demonstrate Eastern College Australia’s active commitment to its compliance requirements as well as measures put in place to ensure that all staff and students are kept informed of, and adhere to, relevant legislation. 

Eastern acknowledges that good mental health is important to students’ academic success as well as to their general well-being – as it also is for our faculty and staff. With this in mind, and in response to Recommendation 8 of the Higher Education Standards Panel, Eastern has developed a Strategy to provide a sustainable approach to mental health promotion, protection and intervention for all College students and employees.

This policy sets out the guiding principles to ensure the highest level of health, safety and wellbeing for staff, students and visitors.

This policy outlines the conditions and principles that apply to professional development and study leave for College staff.

The purpose of this policy is to:

• Provide a consistent framework for gift giving and staff recognition
• Ensure gifts are appropriate, modest, and equitable
• Enable compassionate responses to significant personal circumstances
• Support transparency and responsible stewardship of College resources

The College is committed to fostering a workplace characterised by integrity, respect, fairness, and accountability consistent with its mission and values.

The College seeks to address workplace concerns and grievances in ways that reflect principles of respectful engagement and sound governance practices.

This policy establishes the principles by which staff grievances are addressed, ensuring fairness, accountability, and alignment with applicable legislation and regulatory standards.

This policy supports the College’s compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021, particularly in relation to staff wellbeing, governance, and institutional accountability.

This procedure outlines the process for raising and resolving staff grievances in accordance with the Staff Grievance and Resolution Policy.

This Termination of Employment Policy outlines the arrangements applicable when termination of employment is initiated by staff members or Eastern College Australia (ECA).

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that:

• All supervisors and staff have an understanding of the use of time in lieu arrangements in the College.
• All supervisors and staff are aware of the procedures for time in lieu.
• All staff are treated consistently.

The aim of the Policy is to outline the standards of behaviour, code of conduct and procedures expected of all volunteers at the College. 

This policy outlines the basis and conditions that Eastern College Australia apply to Staff Wages and Salaries.

Eastern College Australia is a Christian Higher Education Provider committed to faithfulness to Scripture, integrity in conduct, and the pursuit of godliness in all aspects of its life and ministry. This Conflict-of-Interest Policy exists to protect the integrity, mission, governance, and witness of the College by ensuring that all decisions and relationships are conducted with transparency, accountability, and impartiality, consistent with biblical principles and good governance.

This policy establishes clear and consistent requirements for the use of private motor vehicles for work-related purposes at the College. It seeks to ensure the safety of staff and others, prudent stewardship of resources, compliance with legal obligations, and appropriate risk management when private vehicles are used in the course of College business.

This policy outlines the conditions and principles that apply to Staff Study Discount for College staff, board members and their immediate families (spouses and children).

This Records Management and Archiving Policy is necessary to ensure the safety, security and confidentiality of its student and administrative records 

To establish mandatory requirements for Working With Children Checks (WWCC) to ensure compliance with Victorian legislation and uphold MST and Eastern’s commitment to child-safe environments in accordance with the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

The purpose of this policy is to set out the circumstances under which tuition fees may be refunded when a student withdraws from a course or unit of study, and to ensure that refund arrangements are reasonable, equitable, and compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements. 

This policy ensures that the College disseminates accurate and current information about itself and its services to the public, especially to all VET students – domestic, overseas, current, intending or prospective.

This policy outlines the College’s commitment to managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004 (Vic), and the Model Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work. It aims to ensure a psychologically safe and healthy work environment for all workers.

The purpose of this policy is to proactively protect, manage, and support the psychological safety and wellbeing of all students, staff, and faculty at the College. This policy aims to create a psychologically safe environment where individuals feel empowered to address mental health challenges and are provided with the necessary resources and support.