The Diocesan Corporation
The business services of the Diocese are provided under the leadership of Mr Matthew Crichton, the Interim CEO of the Melbourne Anglican Diocesan Corporation Ltd (the MADC).
The Diocesan Corporation was incorporated in 2015 pursuant to the Melbourne Anglican Diocesan Corporation Act 2015, with the following functions:
- To serve as the employer of employees in the Diocese.
- To serve as the legal appointor and, for WorkCover purposes, the deemed employer of clergy.
- To exercise other functions conferred by various Acts of Synod, including the retainer of the professional standards company, Kooyoora Ltd.
- To be the responsible legal entity for claims against the diocese arising from misconduct of its Church workers, including claims for redress or damages.
It has further special responsibilities in the following areas:
- Payroll
- Leave management and leave payment
- Workers’ compensation and other accident insurance
- Occupational health and safety
- Return to work
- Taxation, superannuation
Business Services
The CEO is accountable to the Archbishop and provides leadership in relation to day-to-day business oversight that supports the critical work done across the Episcopate and Parishes.
Reporting to the CEO is a highly capable team who can be contacted via reception@melbourneanglican.org.au
Matthew Crichton
Interim CEO
Rick Bottiglieri
Chief Information Officer
Samantha Caldwell
Head of People and Culture
Stephen Kendall
Head of Finance
Steve Richardson
Head of Property Services