Legal Basis for Employment
Teaching Service
Legislative Framework
Employees in the Teaching Service (including education support class employees) are employed under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006.
The Minister for Education has the power under the Act to make orders relating to the employment conditions and salaries of Teaching Service employees.
Under the Act the Secretary has personnel powers and functions that provide for the administration and the management of Department employees. Some of these functions and powers have been delegated to principals.
Employees also have their terms and conditions set out in industrial agreements. Principal class employees enter a contract of employment with the Department.
The list below sets out the key legislation that has application to the Victorian Teaching Service:
- the Education and Training Reform Act 2006
- the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2008 (principal and teacher class)
- the Victorian Government Schools - School Services Officers Agreement 2004 (education support class)
- other relevant legislation such as the Public Administration Act 2004, the State Superannuation Act 1988, the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 and the Working with Children Act 2005.
Accessing the latest versions of Victorian Legislation
- To view up to date versions of any State legislation, go to Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents (http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/)
- Select the Victorian Law Today button and then use the alphabetical list to find the Act or Regulation you want.
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