Merit Protection Boards
The Merit Protection Boards hears grievances for matters that occurred within the Department of Education.
Lodge a Teaching Service grievance
Teaching Service employees may be able to lodge a grievance for matters that occurred within the Department of Education.
Lodge a VPS grievance
VPS employees may be eligible to lodge a grievance for matters that occurred within the Department of Education.
Grievance progress
See how your grievance is progressing.
Grievance Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions for people considering lodging a grievance with the Merit Protection Boards.
Enrol in Merit Protection Boards training
A merit protection trained person is required on Department of Education selection panels.
Lodge a disciplinary appeal
Teaching Service employees may lodge an appeal for outcomes relating to unsatisfactory performance and misconduct.
Lodge an incapacity appeal
Teaching Service employees may appeal a decision that their employment has been terminated due to physical or mental incapacity.
View Teaching Service provisional appointments
View the Department of Education’s Teaching Service provisional appointments.
About the Merit Protection Boards
Learn about the role of the Merit Protection Boards and view the annual reports.
Grievance Statistics
The graphs below show the number of grievances received by the Merit Protection Boards.
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Teaching service grievances received per quarter
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VPS grievances received per quarter
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Updated 3 December 2025
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