Department of Education

The Department of Education offers learning and development support and services for all Victorians.

Who we are

The Department of Education has a vision of a great education for every child and young person. This ensures they can thrive now, and in the future, for a fairer, smarter and more prosperous state.

We work with teachers, educators, staff and partners to deliver our vision. Our aim is to provide high-quality education, from early learning to senior secondary. Our work supports every child and young Victorian to achieve their potential.

Discover education jobs available now

Find teaching roles in early childhood and schools, allied health and support roles, and positions at the Department of Education.

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Information about the department

People and structure

Our organisation structure, ministers, key staff, strategy, action plans, and vision.

Jobs and working at the Department of Education

​​​​Information about teaching careers, including how to get qualified, incentives, scholarships, pathways into teaching, and applying for jobs.​

Governance and reporting

Download our annual reports, action plans, travel reports, budget information, integrity registers and procurement activity plans.

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Contact the Department of Education

Contact details for our offices, regions, accessing school records, freedom of information requests. Find out how to provide feedback or make a complaint.

  • Structure and organisational chart

    Our organisational structure, groups, advisory councils, regions, authorities and committees.

  • Ministers and key staff

    Profile information about the ministers and key staff responsible for the Department of Education.

  • Legislation and ministerial orders

    The department supports its portfolio ministers to administer Acts of parliament and subordinate legislation they are responsible for.

  • Annual reports

    Our annual report details how we are delivering on our commitment to providing Victorians with the best learning and development experience.

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New teaching scholarship and other workforce supports

Find out what's happening in Victoria to better attract, retain, and support teachers, including new scholarships and financial incentives.

Explore supports

For teachers and school staff

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Information for schools

Access to essential resources, including policy information, HR services, professional development opportunities, and teaching materials.

eduPass

Remote access to secure applications and online services.

Protecting children: Mandatory reporting and other obligations

How to enrol in and complete this online training.

Policy and Advisory Library

Find operational policies and guidance for schools from the Department of Education.

HRWeb for schools

Human resources information and services for principals, managers and employees.

eduMail (employee email)

Log into your employee email.

What’s happening

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Teach the future

Stay informed about the "Teach the Future" campaign, recruiting more teachers and supporting the existing teaching workforce.

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The Best Start, Best Life reforms

Learn more about the biggest changes to Victoria’s early childhood education sector in a generation, including significant investment in the kindergarten workforce and infrastructure.

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Your world. Your VCE.

Secondary school options have expanded to include VCE, VCE Vocational Major and Victorian Pathways Certificate.

Contact

Contact us

Contact details for our offices, regions, accessing school records, freedom of information requests, and how to provide feedback or make a complaint.

Conducting business with us

Information on conducting business with us, including remote access, data requests, fees and fines, procurements, onboarding and data, and hire or licensing school facilities.

School records

Find historical school records and understand how records are kept for Victorian government schools.

Education & training

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