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...

The policy details the responsibilities of Department staff in relation to the creation and maintenance of records, whether in paper or electronic format. It highlights the penalties for...

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...

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...

The School Education Act 1999 requires all enrolled student to attend school or participate in an educational program of the school. Principals are required to record and monitor student attendance...

This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.

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

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

This policy provides procedures and advice for the enrolment of students in public schools.

Criminal history screening is the process of gathering relevant information to assist in making an informed decision about a person’s suitability for employment or continued employment with the...

These procedures 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...

Some secondary students in agricultural education programs drive vehicles and machinery on school property. These procedures are used for the management and supervision of student drivers.

Provides information about the functions and operation of public school Councils and Boards, along with advice that may assist Council and Board members to fulfil their consultative and...

The Complaints and Notifications Policy and Framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.

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...

This policy sets out requirements for public schools that wish to enter into a sponsorship agreement.

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

Access to Department online services and Department owned devices is provided to assist the Department in achieving its goals. The Department expects employees to use these resources in an ethical,...

Teachers and school psychologists have requirements and responsibilities in relation to maintaining professional registration with the respective regulatory bodies (Teacher Registration Board of...

This policy assists teachers with protecting and informing students and parents in their use of online services.

School facilities can be made available for community use. Applications must be approved by the principal and formalised by an agreement signed by the principal and a representative of the user group.

The Complaints and Notifications policy and framework sets out the requirements for management and resolution of complaints and notifications.

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...

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

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

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...

The Department of Education (the Department) supports high quality, ethical research where the findings have the potential to inform decision making and contribute to improvements in school...

The School Education Act 1999 requires all enrolled student to attend school or participate in an educational program of the school. Principals are required to record and monitor student attendance...