Casual Relief Teachers (CRTs)

This policy is under review and will be updated in line with any relevant changes in the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026

Overview

Casual relief teachers (CRTs) are casual employees engaged by school councils under Part 2.3 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006.

Information about employment of CRTs can be found in the CRT Employment Handbook under the Resources tab.

Principals and School Councils should also be aware of their obligations as a Public Sector Employer to avoid or manage Conflict of Interest in employment. Further information can be found in the conflict of interest(opens in a new window) policy on the Victorian Public Sector Commission website.

Casual Relief Teachers Panel

From 19 April 2021, schools that wish to engage an agency for the provision of casual relief teachers are required to use the Department's Casual Relief Teachers Panel arrangement.

For further information refer to: Department-managed categories(opens in a new window) (login required)

Related policies

• Employee Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSMS) — Expert supports for your health safety and wellbeing
• Forms — Teaching Service and HR Administration
• Records Management — Employee Information
• Recruitment in Schools
• School Jobs Vic
• Salary Rates
• School Council Employment
• Conflict of interest
• Victorian Institute of Teaching(opens in a new window)

Relevant legislation

• Delegations
• Industrial Agreements
• Industrial Awards
• Legislation — Employment Topics
• Ministerial Orders — Employment

Contact information

• Contact HR(opens in a new window)

Policy and Guidelines

Information on employment of Casual Relief Teachers is now available in the CRT handbook under the Resources tab.

Resources

Procedures and forms

Casual Relief Teacher Employment Handbook

The Casual Relief Teacher Employment Handbook can be found here.

Information sheet for casual relief teachers

Every new casual employee must be provided a Casual Employment Information Statement (CEIS) before, or as soon as possible after, they have started employment.

It must also be provided to casual employees at the following times during the employment relationship:

• for small business employers – after 12 months of employment
• for other employers – after 6 and 12 months of employment, and then after every 12 months of employment.

Employers must also provide all new employees with the: Fair Work Information Statement.