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.
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.
Objectives
The Department is accountable to the Australian Government, Parliament and to the public and we have as our objectives:
- To educate and build socially inclusive communities where all Australians have the opportunity to reach their full potential and to actively participate in a rewarding economic and social life.
- To build and promote individual development through equitable and accessible education from early childhood services to skills training and higher education.
- To increase workforce participation and promote fair and productive work practices.
- To develop national economic potential and capability that builds future economic prosperity and international competitiveness through skills development and employment growth.
- To actively engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure services, advice and resources respond to the needs of these groups.
- To look for efficiencies and innovative, targeted and effective solutions in developing national economic potential.
Our people
DEEWR has just over 6000 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 Executives Biographies to find out more about the DEEWR Executive.
Contact details
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