Catholic Social Services Victoria has a Council, which is made up of representatives from across its 40+ member organisations and the Dioceses of Victoria – Melbourne, Sandhurst, Sale and Ballarat. The Council provides expertise, knowledge and practical assistance in the governance of CSSV and administration of social services across the state. The Council sets the Strategic Plan for CSSV and is governed by a Code of Conduct.

Drawing from members of this group there are Council Standing Committees, which include Governance and Finance, Catholic Ethos and Identity, and Policy and Advocacy.

There are also a number of Working Groups that guide CSSV’s policy and advocacy work. These include the Domestic Violence Working Group, Reconciliation Working Group and Emerging Leaders Network Organising Committee.