This policy is under review and will be updated in line with any relevant changes in the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026.
Overview
Refer to Policy and Guidelines tab for:
- Legal basis of employment
- Employment of staff
- Pre-employment requirements
- Conditions of employment
- Grievances
- Payroll
- Record keeping
Related policies
- Casual Relief Teachers
- Records Management — Employee Information
- Salary Rates (education support class)
- Conflict of Interest
- Victorian Public Sector Employment Principles and Standards
- School Council — Overview
Relevant legislation
- Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic)(opens in a new window)
- Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic)(opens in a new window)
- Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)(opens in a new window)
- Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)(opens in a new window)
- Ministerial Order 1389(opens in a new window)
- Ministerial Order 1280 – Ministerial Order (Constitution of Government School Councils) 2020 (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic)(opens in a new window)
- State Superannuation Act 1988 (Vic)(opens in a new window)
- Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic)(opens in a new window)
- Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic)(opens in a new window)
Contact information
Department overview of policy and guidance for School Council Employment
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