About DEEWR
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the lead government agency providing national leadership in education and workplace training, transition to work and conditions and values in the workplace.
DEEWR Strategic Plan
DEEWR mission: DEEWR brings together people and services to support the Australian Government’s agenda on education, employment and workplace relations. The department makes a difference through the stages of an individual’s life: early childhood care and development; quality education at all levels; a skilled workforce with greater participation; safe workplaces and an inclusive society. Everyone in DEEWR is working towards our vision—a productive and inclusive Australia.
DEEWR Strategic Plan 2011 - 2014
DEEWR Strategic Plan (two page plan)
For more information email StrategicPlan@deewr.gov.au
The Department's Organisational Chart is located below:
We work in collaboration with the states and territories and have offices and agencies throughout Australia and overseas allowing an active, national and client-focused approach to how we work with you.
We are committed to providing easy and informative access to our services and support programs and work directly with our clients and stakeholders to ensure expectations are met.
DEEWR Service Charter
The DEEWR Service Charter sets out the standard of service the general community can expect in its dealings with us.
Services delivered on our behalf by our contracted partners may be covered by other service level arrangements.
For further information visit:
To contact us about the Service Charter: deewrcharter@deewr.gov.au
Reconciliation Action Plan
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is committed to reconciliation and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the key areas of early childhood, education, training and skills, and employment and workplace relations.
As a department, we believe a commitment to reconciliation is not only the right thing to do but makes good business sense; a workforce that is respectful, understanding and inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can more effectively respond to their specific needs.
For more information, visit the Reconciliation Action Plan.
Contact us about the DEEWR Reconciliation Action Plan.
DEEWR Environmental Management System
DEEWR strives to minimise its negative impact on the environment.
We continuously improve our performance through an Environmental Management System which is in the process of being certified to the International Standard ISO 14001.
We have a clear Environmental Management Policy.
We set and pursue tangible environmental goals each year. These are our main 2010 Environmental Goals.
If you have any questions or wish to offer any suggestions, please email our EMS Coordinator.
Our people
DEEWR has about 5500 staff working across Australia and overseas to develop policy and advise government, deliver programs and services, and provide information and guidance on everything from early childhood education through to employment and workplace relations.
Executive Biographies
You can view the Secretary and Associate Secretary and Deputy Secretaries to find out more about the DEEWR Executive.
Contact details
Follow these links to contact:
Freedom of Information
Reporting Fraud
How to report fraud to DEEWR