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.

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

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

The Department is one of the few government agencies providing secure parking for staff and visitors. Parking facilities provided to Department staff are considered to be a privilege and not an entitlement.