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.

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.

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

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

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