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.

DATE: 06-Nov-09 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

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.

DATE: 05-Nov-09 Non-Mandatory | Summary | Download |

The Advertising and Logo Use policy is under review in response to the demerger of the Department of Education and Training and the revision will be available from the 2nd November 2009, please contact Corporate Communication and Marketing on 9264 5233 for further information.

DATE: 29-Oct-09 Mandatory | Summary | Download | |

Local selection describes a recruitment, selection and appointment process undertaken at a school. Local selection of teaching staff has been in place for some schools since 1997, although all schools recruit, select and appoint support staff.

DATE: 21-Oct-09 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

Officers are required to gain the appropriate approval to travel using the prescribed Travel Application form, travel economy class using the best fare of the day through the Department’s contracted travel service provider, book travel on-line where possible, and provide a Travel Reporting Declaration to satisfy the Department’s reporting obligations.

DATE: 20-Oct-09 Mandatory | Summary | Download |

The Staff Exit Process is designed to capture the views and experiences of staff leaving the Department. This information is highly valued and assists the Department to address issues important to employees and improve workplace processes.

DATE: 13-Oct-09 Non-Mandatory | Summary | Download