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

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 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.

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 Schedule provides the endorsement and approvals required to meet the minimum requirements of the Procurement Act 2020 (WA), General Procurement Directions and the Western Australian Procurement Rules (WAPR) when procuring goods, services and community services, or disposing of goods.