This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to intellectual property.

The Department of Education recognises and supports the diverse needs of all students. This policy is to establish school processes to identify, provide for, monitor and report on students who may be at educational risk.

The Staff Conduct and Discipline policy applies to all employees of the Department of Education and describes the expectations the Department has of its employees and outlines the processes that will be implemented should an allegation of a breach be made.

Schools and residential facilities need to have appropriate security measures in place to protect school property and ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students. A variety of approaches are needed for implementation of effective security.

This Framework provides a unified strategic direction for sustainability across our organisation. It outlines our commitment to positive outcomes for sustainability, now and into the future.

The Department of Education recognises and supports the diverse needs of all students. This policy is to establish school processes to identify, provide for, monitor and report on students who may be at educational risk.

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.

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 policy explains what ‘duty of care’ means, how teaching staff may discharge their duty of care to students, and circumstances in which non-teaching staff, external providers and volunteers may owe students a duty of care.

The Vehicle Management Policy provides a framework for the improved management of all Department and school passenger and light commercial vehicles ensuring the most efficient, effective and economical way to deliver operational services.

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

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.

The Staff Conduct and Discipline policy applies to all employees of the Department of Education and describes the expectations the Department has of its employees and outlines the processes that will be implemented should an allegation of a breach be made.

These procedures apply to all principals and college managers. They support the Visitors and Dignitaries at Public Schools and Residential Facilities policy.

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.

These procedures aim 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 is a proforma for disclosing information to the Western Australia Police.

The Grievance Framework provides resolution options, processes and resources to address employee grievances.

Animals can enrich students’ learning experiences, however schools must adhere to consistent and high quality practices for the care and use of animals. Staff are to adhere to the processes of the Schools Animal Ethics Committee for the use of animals for any scientific teaching activity and/or adhere to the processes of Agricultural Education for the use of animals on school farms.

The Curriculum Assessment and Reporting in Public Schools Policy and Procedures set out the requirements that schools need to meet in planning their curriculum, assessment and reporting practices. The Policy and Procedures are aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline.

Teachers and school psychologists have requirements and responsibilities in relation to maintaining professional registration with the respective regulatory bodies (Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, Psychology Board of Australia) as a condition of their contract of employment.

On 6 February 2024 the Enrolment Framework for Students with a Visa in Public Schools was updated. A new enrolment process for overseas students will come into effect on Monday 19 February 2024.

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

This framework provides information and advice for the enrolment of students with a disability in public schools.

Animals can enrich students’ learning experiences, however schools must adhere to consistent and high quality practices for the care and use of animals. Staff are to adhere to the processes of the Schools Animal Ethics Committee for the use of animals for any scientific teaching activity and/or adhere to the processes of Agricultural Education for the use of animals on school farms.

This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to privacy and responsible information sharing.

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

The Department registers home educators and evaluates their educational programs and children’s progress.

This policy details the procedures to be undertaken by a school in order to address the management of health care or medical matters during school hours.

This policy provides information for employees in relation to their obligations and responsibilities with respect to managing information breaches.

Animals can enrich students’ learning experiences, however schools must adhere to consistent and high quality practices for the care and use of animals. Staff are to adhere to the processes of the Schools Animal Ethics Committee for the use of animals for any scientific teaching activity and/or adhere to the processes of Agricultural Education for the use of animals on school farms.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Property and Leasing.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Service Planning and Contracts.

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

Template to Internation Excursions for WA Department of Education commitment to provide a safe environment and appropriate accommodation for billeted students

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Teaching Quality and Innovation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Strategic Asset Services.

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.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Service Planning and Coordination.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the General Counsel, Legal and Legislative Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Student Engagement and Wellbeing.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Land and Planning.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Managers, Student Support Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Teaching and Learning Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Service Director, Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Service Allocation Prioritisation and Coordination.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Leasing.

This policy requires principals and school staff, to undertake self assessment, planning and reporting processes. It incorporates school compliance reporting and requirements related to the Standards Review and the Expert Review Group.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Aboriginal Education Teaching and Learning.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Director, Student Engagement and Wellbeing.

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.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Education Regulation, Non-Government School Regulation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Principals, schools of special educational needs and school of alternative learning settings.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Road Safety and Drug. Education

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Public Schools Planning.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Staff Recruitment and Employment Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Disability Services and Support.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Property Management.

The Department of Education provides support for gifted and talented students to achieve their best possible learning outcomes.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, ICT Operations and Customer Service.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Director, Aboriginal Education Teaching and Learning.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Lead School Psychologist, Service Response

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Assistant Executive Director, Public Schools Planning.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Swimming and Water Safety.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Incident Support Unit.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Operational Initiatives.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Coordinator Regional Services.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Executive Director, Enterprise Governance and Partnership.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to line managers.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to Manager, Secondary District High School and Post-School Support.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Manager, Investigations and Compliance, Non-Government School Regulation.

This document outlines the powers, functions and duties delegated to the Principal Consultant, Service Response.

A cross sectoral initiative between the Department of Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia and Catholic Education Western Australia, designed to support the needs of transient and mobile students.