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- Advertising
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The Department of Education undertakes advertising in accordance with the mandatory requirements for Western Australian Government agencies.
- Workplace Learning
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Workplace learning is a valuable aspect of the transition from school to post school opportunities. As part of a school program all workplace learning requires the approval of the Principal in accordance with the relevant Department of Education and Training policies, such as Duty of Care for Students and Excursions: Off School Site Activities. 11.11.09 version 1.2 published with addition of procedural information regarding Working With Children Checks policy.
- Research Conducted on Department of Education Sites by External Parties
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External parties wishing to conduct research on Department sites are required to see Central Office approval before requesting participation from site managers. This policy contains the approval process that must be followed, and information requirements regarding consent, participation, withdrawal, Working With Children Checks, and confidentiality. 11.11.09 version 1.2 published with addition of procedural information regarding Working With Children Checks policy.
- Recruitment Selection and Appointment for Public Service, Other Officers and Wages Staff
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The Department recruits and selects the most suitable and available staff to meet its needs according to the merit principle and is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce. All selection processes comply with the relevant legislation and Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management. 11.11.09 version 1.1 published with addition of procedural information regarding Working With Children Checks policy.
- Recruitment, Selection and Appointment of Principal and Deputy Principal Positions
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The Department of Education and Training seeks to recruit the best and most suitable person for each vacant principal or deputy principal position and ensure that there is a streamlined, efficient, fair and equitable recruitment and selection process that is free from bias. The process to be followed is specific to recruiting staff to fill vacant principal positions. 11.11.09 version 3.1 published with addition of procedural information regarding Working With Children Checks policy.
- Private Tutors
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The Private Tutors policy formalises the arrangements where students receive educational programs from private tutors during the prescribed hours of instruction. 11.11.09 version 1.1 published with addition of procedural information regarding Working With Children Checks policy.
- Duty of Care – VET for School Students (VSS) Attending TAFEWA Colleges
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This policy addresses how schools, teaching staff and TAFEWA colleges and staff discharge their duty of care to students. ’Duty of Care’ is a legal concept that has its origins in common law. TAFEWA colleges and schools owe a duty of care to school-based students participating in VSS programs, that is, a duty to take reasonable care for their health and safety. 11.11.09 version 1.1 published with addition of procedural information regarding Working With Children Checks policy.
- Disputes and Complaints
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This policy outlines the processes by which a community member, which includes parents, may have their complaints against either an employee’s conduct or the Department's processes addressed. The policy ensures that enquiries, concerns and complaints are dealt with promptly and fairly in accordance with the Australian Standard for Complaints Handling. 11.11.09 version 1.2 published with addition of procedural information regarding Working With Children Checks policy.
- Community Service Program
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The Department of Education and Training (DET) recognises the value and educational benefits of programs that enable students to connect with and contribute to the community. In 2007 the Community Service Program was implemented in all public schools. The Community Service Program gives students opportunities to contribute to their school and/or wider community as part of their school program. As part of this program, students contribute a minimum of 20 hours service to the community, typically during Years 10 and 11. Completion of the 20 hours service is required to achieve the WA Certificate of Education at the end of Year 12. 11.11.09 version 1.1 published with addition of procedural information regarding Working With Children Checks policy.
- Publications Writing Style Guide
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This guide is for Department of Education staff to ensure consistency and standards when preparing and drafting material for publications, documents and the website. Update 5 November 2009: Revised in response to demerger of the Department of Education and Training.
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