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.

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

The Employee Performance and Development policy and procedures are directed at building a high performance, high care culture across the Department through a focus on improvement. The procedures specify, for all groups of employees, a procedurally fair approach that balances development requirements with accountability, in accordance with the role being performed.

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

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