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

A secondment is the voluntary placement for a defined period, with the requirement that the employee returns to their substantive position on completion. The Department of Education supports secondment for staff development.

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