The policy ensures a consistent approach to incident management across school and non-school sites, regions and at Central Services.

Criminal history screening is the process of gathering relevant information to assist in making an informed decision about a person’s suitability for employment or continued employment with the Department.

These procedures ensures that employees are aware of their obligations under the Working With Children Check (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (the Act) and ensures that the Department maintains compliance with the Act.

This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.

This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.

This policy ensures that employees are aware of their obligations under the Working With Children Check (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (the Act) and ensures that the Department maintains compliance with the Act.

Criminal history screening is the process of gathering relevant information to assist in making an informed decision about a person’s suitability for employment or continued employment with the Department.

This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.

This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.

This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.

This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.

This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.

This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.

This document confirms the continuation of the ban on mobile phone tower installations on school sites.

These procedures apply to all Department site managers and to Department employees in public schools who have been nominated to take charge of a recreation and/or outdoor education activity.

Details the approval process for external parties wanting to conduct research on Department sites and information requirements for research projects regarding consent, participation, withdrawal, required checks and confidentiality.

Public School excursions are undertaken to further students’ learning and social skills development outside their normal school environment. Activities conducted outside the relatively protective environment of the school site involve greater risk. Therefore particular attention must be given to the safety and welfare of all excursion participants.

The principal or college manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a public school or residential facility, including providing for the safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors on the site.

The Complaints and Notifications Policy and Framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.

This procedure provides the mandatory framework for school decision making about promoting and maintaining positive student behaviour, as well as responding to student misconduct.

The Complaints and Notifications policy and framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.

The procedures outline the requirements for staff in residential facilities to ensure the safety and well-being of students during leisure activities.

This procedure provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to intellectual property.

These procedures aim to maximise the flexibility available to school communities in the configuration of the school day within the constraints of legislation and industrial agreements. The Director General determines the days in each year on which government schools are to be open for educational instruction of students.

The Conflicts of Interest policy and procedures apply to all employees and contractors of the Department of Education and describes the reporting and management obligations related to actual, perceived and potential conflicts of interest.

These procedures provide information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to managing information breaches.

The policy details the responsibilities of Department staff in relation to the creation and maintenance of records, whether in paper or electronic format. It highlights the penalties for non-compliance with the State Records Act 2000.

The Vehicle Management Policy provides a framework for the improved management of all Department and school passenger and light commercial vehicles ensuring the most efficient, effective and economical way to deliver operational services.

Access to Department online services and Department owned devices is provided to assist the Department in achieving its goals. The Department expects employees to use these resources in an ethical, legal, appropriate and acceptable manner.

These procedures apply to all principals and college managers. They support the Visitors and Dignitaries at Public Schools and Residential Facilities policy.

Provides information about the functions and operation of public school Councils and Boards, along with advice that may assist Council and Board members to fulfil their consultative and decision-making roles.

This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.

This policy explains what ‘duty of care’ means, how teaching staff may discharge their duty of care to students, and circumstances in which non-teaching staff, external providers and volunteers may owe students a duty of care.

The Department of Education provides inclusive and equitable work and learning environments, services and management practices free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. This includes the prevention and effective management of discrimination and harassment.

The policy requires all employees to manage risks. It provides guidance on risk management and business continuity planning by integrating risk identification, assessment and reporting into everyday operations.

The School Education Act 1999 requires all enrolled student to attend school or participate in an educational program of the school. Principals are required to record and monitor student attendance and develop appropriate strategies to restore attendance for students with persistent absence.

This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.

The Department of Education (the Department) supports high quality, ethical research where the findings have the potential to inform decision making and contribute to improvements in school education policy, staff competency, operational practices, student and staff wellbeing or student achievement and progress.

This policy provides the mandatory framework for school decision making about promoting and maintaining positive student behaviour, as well as responding to student misconduct.

This framework provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to procurement and contract management.

This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to privacy and responsible information sharing.

This document outlines the actions to be taken where a student intentionally or recklessly makes physical contact with a member of school staff.

Information and communication technologies are provided by the Department to enable employees and authorised third parties to satisfactorily perform their duties. It is recognised that the associated information, physical equipment, infrastructure and software is at risk of accidental or intentional loss, unauthorised manipulation or unauthorised disclosure. This policy authorises security controls to address those risks.

This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.

This CEO Instruction mandates that, in line with Western Australian laws, school staff must not allow students under the age of 16 to bring eRideables or eBikes on school premises.

Some secondary students in agricultural education programs drive vehicles and machinery on school property. These procedures are used for the management and supervision of student drivers.

This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.

This policy provides procedures for the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff, school administrators and staff other than teachers and school administrators.

This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to intellectual property.

The Workplace Bullying policy affirms the Department’s commitment to safe, equitable and non-discriminatory workplaces, and guides employees and line managers in the prevention and effective management of bullying in the workplace.

The Staff Conduct and Discipline policy applies to all employees of the Department of Education and describes the expectations the Department has of its employees and outlines the processes that will be implemented should an allegation of a breach be made.

Access to Department online services and Department owned devices is provided to assist the Department in achieving its goals. The Department expects employees to use these resources in an ethical, legal, appropriate and acceptable manner.

This policy provides rules and guidance for all staff on the acceptance, provision and declaration of gifts, benefits, and hospitality. Staff need to act with integrity when receiving or offering, gifts, benefits and hospitality in the course of their work.

Schools and residential facilities need to have appropriate security measures in place to protect school property and ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students. A variety of approaches are needed for implementation of effective security.

The policy details the responsibilities of Department staff in relation to the creation and maintenance of records, whether in paper or electronic format. It highlights the penalties for non-compliance with the State Records Act 2000.

This procedure explains what ‘duty of care’ means, how teaching staff may discharge their duty of care to students, and circumstances in which non-teaching staff, external providers and volunteers may owe students a duty of care.

This policy details the procedures to be undertaken by a school in order to address the management of health care or medical matters during school hours.

This document outlines the actions to be taken where students start fights, make intentional physical contact with other students or video fights.

This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to managing information breaches.

This policy and procedures outlines for all employees of the Department of Education to follow when travelling on a trip authorised by the Department.

Provides information about the functions and operation of public school Councils and Boards, along with advice that may assist Council and Board members to fulfil their consultative and decision-making roles.

Guidelines and assessment templates to support the Western Australian College of Agriculture (WACoA) and Farm Based Public School sites implement the Duty of Care for Public School Students Policy and Procedures. This Policy is inclusive of the Student Drivers on WACoA and Farm Based Public School Sites Procedures.

School facilities can be made available for community use. Applications must be approved by the principal and formalised by an agreement signed by the principal and a representative of the user group.

This framework must be read in conjunction with the Injury Management and Workers' Compensation policy.

Information and communication technologies are provided by the Department to enable employees and authorised third parties to satisfactorily perform their duties. It is recognised that the associated information, physical equipment, infrastructure and software is at risk of accidental or intentional loss, unauthorised manipulation or unauthorised disclosure. This policy authorises security controls to address those risks.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Land Acquisition.

This policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of staff regarding work related injuries and injury management, including details about how to lodge a Workers’ Compensation Claim and support an Injured Employee with a return to work.

This policy provides procedures and advice for the enrolment of students in public schools.

This policy provides procedures and advice to assist school staff understand their responsibilities and supports informed decision-making in family disputes.

These procedures provide advice to assist school staff understand their responsibilities and supports informed decision-making in family disputes.

The Department of Education provides inclusive and equitable work and learning environments, services and management practices free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. This includes the prevention and effective management of discrimination and harassment.

This policy explains what ‘duty of care’ means, how teaching staff may discharge their duty of care to students, and circumstances in which non-teaching staff, external providers and volunteers may owe students a duty of care.

The School Education Act 1999 requires all enrolled student to attend school or participate in an educational program of the school. Principals are required to record and monitor student attendance and develop appropriate strategies to restore attendance for students with persistent absence.

The Department of Education recognises and supports the diverse needs of all students. This policy is to establish school processes to identify, provide for, monitor and report on students who may be at educational risk.

On 6 February 2024 the Enrolment Framework for Students with a Visa in Public Schools was updated. A new enrolment process for overseas students will come into effect on Monday 19 February 2024.

The Department registers home educators and evaluates their educational programs and children’s progress.

The Staff Conduct and Discipline policy applies to all employees of the Department of Education and describes the expectations the Department has of its employees and outlines the processes that will be implemented should an allegation of a breach be made.

This policy sets out the requirements of the Department of Education for the development and approval of policies, procedures and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) directives.

The Vehicle Management Policy provides a framework for the improved management of all Department and school passenger and light commercial vehicles ensuring the most efficient, effective and economical way to deliver operational services.

The Workplace Bullying policy affirms the Department’s commitment to safe, equitable and non-discriminatory workplaces, and guides employees and line managers in the prevention and effective management of bullying in the workplace.

The Grievance Framework provides resolution options, processes and resources to address employee grievances.

This policy provides rules and guidance for all staff on the acceptance, provision and declaration of gifts, benefits, and hospitality. Staff need to act with integrity when receiving or offering, gifts, benefits and hospitality in the course of their work.

This policy and procedures outlines for all employees of the Department of Education to follow when travelling on a trip authorised by the Department.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, WA Police State Operations Command Centre.

The policy outlines the responsibilities of all employees relating to alcohol and other drugs in Department schools and workplaces and is underpinned by the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and related staff and student duty of care obligations.

This policy details the procedures to be undertaken by a school in order to address the management of health care or medical matters during school hours.

This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.

Schools and residential facilities need to have appropriate security measures in place to protect school property and ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students. A variety of approaches are needed for implementation of effective security.

This procedure outlines health and safety training requirements, reporting hazards and incidents, conducting investigations at workplaces, information about health and safety representatives and committees, and issue resolution relating to work health and safety within the Department of Education. Appendix A details the Department standards for maintaining a smoke-free workplace

This policy aims to maximise the flexibility available to school communities in the configuration of the school day within the constraints of legislation and industrial agreements. The Director General determines the days in each year on which government schools are to be open for educational instruction of students.

This framework provides information and advice for the enrolment of students with a disability in public schools.

The Curriculum Assessment and Reporting in Public Schools Policy and Procedures set out the requirements that schools need to meet in planning their curriculum, assessment and reporting practices. The Policy and Procedures are aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Leasing.

The policy is designed to ensure the appropriate management of any asbestos containing material in schools so as to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.

This policy and supporting procedures clarify the requirements for the naming of public schools and other facilities.

This policy outlines roles and responsibilities of workplace managers and workers relating to work health and safety within the Department of Education.

The Department registers home educators and evaluates their educational programs and children’s progress.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Incident Support Unit.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Coordinator Regional Operations.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the General Counsel, Legal and Legislative Services.

The Curriculum Assessment and Reporting in Public Schools Policy and Procedures set out the requirements that schools need to meet in planning their curriculum, assessment and reporting practices. The Policy and Procedures are aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline.

This policy sets out the requirements of the Department of Education for the development and approval of policies, procedures and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) directives

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Property and Leasing.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Property Management.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Service Response.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principal Advisor Commercial.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principal Investigators, Standards and Investigations.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Specialist Advisor, Commercial.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Deputy Director General, Education Business Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the School Psychologist Consultant, Service Response

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Assistant Executive Director, Professional Capability.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Contracts.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principal Project Officer, Maintenance.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Office of the Chief Psychologist.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the principal consultants, disability and inclusion.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Maintenance and Program Delivery.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Land.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principal Assessment Officer, Standards and Integrity.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Investigations and Compliance, Non-Government School Regulation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principal Consultant, Perth Children's Court - Education Liaison Officer.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Curriculum Priorities

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Investigator, Standards and Integrity.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Professional Standards and Conduct.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Standards and Integrity.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Deputy. Director General Schools.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Standards and Integrity.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Aboriginal Education Teaching and Learning.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Business and Customer Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Aboriginal Education Teaching and Learning.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Lead School Psychologist, Service Response

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Teaching and Learning Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, System Performance.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principals, schools of special educational needs and school of alternative learning settings.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Service Allocation Prioritisation and Coordination.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principals, WA colleges of agriculture.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Incident Support Unit.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Project Officer.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Chief Information Officer.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Service Director, Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, ICT Operations and Customer Service.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Assistant Executive Director.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Agricultural Education and Residential Colleges.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Residential Colleges.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Assessment Officer.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Finance and Commercial Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Assistant Executive Director, Service Delivery.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Workforce.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Lead School Psychologist

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Operational Initiatives.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Service Planning and Coordination.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Assistant Executive Director, Public Schools Planning.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Workforce Policy and Coordination.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Coordinator Regional Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Managers, Student Support Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Teaching Quality and Innovation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Disability Services and Support.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Statewide Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to director of education.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Fleet Coordinator.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to principals of independent public schools.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Disability and Inclusion.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Deputy Director General, People and Student Achievement.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Education Regulation, Non-Government School Regulation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Student Assessment and Reporting.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Secondary District High School and Post-School Support.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Teacher Registration.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Road Safety and Drug. Education

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Executive Director, Enterprise Governance and Partnership.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Directors, Infrastructure.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Chief Psychologist

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Service Planning and Contracts.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director Non-Governmental School Regulation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to college managers.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Infrastructure.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to principals of all government schools.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to line managers.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to managers.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to directors.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, School Performance

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Land and Planning.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Swimming and Water Safety.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Quality Teaching.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Financial Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Service Director, Secondary Schools, District High Schools and Post-School Pathways

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Deputy Director General, Schools.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Public Schools Planning.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, System and School Performance.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Strategic Asset Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Strategic Policy.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Executive Director, School. Curriculum and Standards

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Student Engagement and Wellbeing.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Student Engagement and Wellbeing.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Executive Director, Strategy and Policy.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Staff Recruitment and Employment Services.

A cross sectoral initiative between the Department of Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia and Catholic Education Western Australia, designed to support the needs of transient and mobile students.