Casual Relief Teacher Professional Learning

To be eligible, you must meet all the following criteria:

• be based in Victoria that is an incorporated legal entity under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2001 (Vic) or a similar type of organisation
• have a current Australian Business Number (ABN) 
• meet the Department of Education’s requirements for public liability insurance
• not have any overdue deliverables from other grants with the department
• your organisation is able to deliver a high quality sector and state-wide professional learning program to Victorian CRTs. 

Guidance to providers

The successful provider will be able to deliver to the scope set-out in the application form and provide high quality professional learning to all Victorian CRTs state-wide.

• The successful provider must sign a funding agreement with the department. This agreement has the conditions, reporting requirements and contractual conditions of the funding.
• The funded activity must by 30 January 2024 and end on 30 June 2026.

Assessment criteria

All applications will be assessed against the following weighted criteria and the terms and conditions set out in the Application Form and Contract. Please refer to the application form for more details about the criteria.

Criteria 1: Past performance - 10%

Criteria 2: Service capability - 70%

Criteria 3: Capability, knowledge, experience and stakeholder management - 20%

A panel will assess eligible applications. The panel will include:

• Pedagogy/educational expert/s
• Department program manager/s
• Senior executive/leader/s

All applicants will hear about the outcome of their application by email. 

How to apply

• Step 1: Read these guidelines to find out if your organisation and program are eligible.
• Step 2: Consider how your organisation meets the eligibility requirements, the services required and can demonstrate the evaluation criteria.
• Step 3: Complete and submit your application by completing the Application Form and providing relevant attachments by 11:59 pm on Friday 24 November 2023, using the grant application portal.

No applications will be accepted after the closing date.

Help/more information

If you have questions, please email Rowena Moore or Renee Renoux at school.leadership@education.vic.gov.au to ask your question/s.

Can multiple providers be successful?

The department is seeking one provider who may engage suitable experts, personnel or affiliated organisations, with discussion with the department.

Does the provider need to provide a Learning Management System?

It is assumed that the provider will already have an active and suitable learning management system or learning portal for the purposes of creating and delivering professional learning. 

Will there be additional funding?

At this stage no. Funding was awarded as part of the Victorian Government Schools Agreement recognising there was a need to support CRT professional learning as a sector-wide need.

Can providers provide alternative proposals/offerings?

Yes, providers are welcome to provide alternative offerings or additional offerings. The department requires details how these offering will demonstrate the criteria and the costs of these offerings.

How do I complete my costing/pricing schedule?

Please itemise the specific expenses/resourcing using table B4. You may also attach a separate pricing schedule if you prefer.

How do I apply?

• Step 1: Read these guidelines to find out if your organisation and program are eligible.
• Step 2: Consider how your organisation meets the eligibility requirements, the services required and can demonstrate the evaluation criteria.
• Step 3: Complete and submit your application by completing the Application Form and providing relevant attachments by 11:59 pm on Friday 24 November 2023, using the grant application portal.

When is the professional learning required to commence in 2024?

The learning schedule will be discussed with the successful provider. The learning program is expected to commence in January 2024.