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1. Introduction

This Travel Rules of Use ('Rules') provides direction, guidance and information to support DET staff to meet requirements of the DET Travel policy (the Policy).

The Rules for school-based travellers should be read in conjunction with the policy (refer to Policy tab). It is mandatory for staff to follow the Policy and the Rules.

1.1 Key policy settings

The diagram below provides a high-level view of some of the key settings for school-based travellers.

  • Approvals

    • For Principals, School Council members, all other staff — Deputy Secretary (SRS) approval
    • For excursions — School Council(s) and Regional Director approval
    • Travel Request Authorisation (TRA) required

    Booking timeframes

    Bookings three weeks prior

    Reporting requirements

    Post-travel report required

  • Approvals

    • For Principals — Regional Director approval
    • For School Council members, all other staff — Principal approval
    • For excursions — School Council(s) and Regional Director approval
    • TRA required

    Booking timeframes

    Bookings two weeks prior

    Reporting requirements

    Post-travel report is required

  • Approvals

    • For Principals — Regional Director approval
    • For School Council members, all other staff — Principal approval
    • For excursions — School Council(s) and Regional Director approval
    • TRA required

    Booking timeframes

    Bookings two weeks prior

    Reporting requirements

    Post-travel report is not required

  • Approvals

    • For Principals — Regional Director approval
    • For School Council members, all other staff — Principal approval
    • For excursions — School Council(s) and Regional Director approval
    • TRA required

    Booking timeframes

    Bookings ASAP

    Reporting requirements

    Post-travel report required

  • Approvals

    • For Principals — Regional Director approval
    • For School Council members, all other staff — Principal approval
    • For excursions — School Council(s) and Regional Director approval
    • TRA not required

    Booking timeframes

    Bookings ASAP

    Reporting requirements

    Post-travel report not required

  • Approvals

    • For Principals, School Council members, all other staff — No 'system' approvals required
    • For excursions — Principal(s) approval
    • TRA not required

    Booking timeframes

    No bookings required

    Reporting requirements

    Post-travel report not required

Guidance chapter providing an introduction to the Travel Rules of Use — school-based staff

Reviewed 03 June 2022

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