Department of Education

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

Who we are

The Department of Education aims to provide every student in Victoria with equal access to high-quality public education. Our vision is to enhance student experiences and wellbeing and provide educators with the resources they need to guide young people.

We are committed to working with our staff and partners to deliver our vision for students and educators across Victoria.

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

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

Teach the future

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

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.

Your world. Your VCE.

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

Updated 23 December 2025

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