Department of Education and Training Annual Report 2010–11 About This Report
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Department of Education and Training and Education of Department Annual Report 2010 –11 Department of Education and Training www.det.qld.gov.au Annual Report 2010–11 Department of Education and Training and Education of Department About this report Welcome to the Department of Education and Training The online annual report contains additional Annual Report 2010–11. The annual report is an information about departmental activities, programs integral part of the department’s corporate governance and awards, and features photographs and videos that framework, describing our achievements, outlook and showcase the achievements of our staff. financial position for the year. The annual report also © State of Queensland (Department of Education and Training) 2011 The theme of this year’s online report is ‘recovery and plays an important role in fulfilling the department’s rebuilding’. ISSN: 1837-2899 commitment to accountability and transparency. The online Department of Education and Training The annual report is based on the department’s Annual Report 2010–11 can be downloaded and Strategic Plan 2010–2014, which outlines the Licence printed in full, in sections, or page by the page from department’s key objectives and key performance www.det.qld.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/10-11/ This annual report is licensed by the State of Queensland (Department of Education and Training) under a indicators. index.html Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 3.0 Australia licence. The strategies for achieving our objectives, as outlined in the Strategic Plan, are highlighted throughout the Providing feedback – our contact details document. We continually strive to meet best practice reporting The Strategic Plan’s key performance indicators are standards and value the views of our readers. We CC BY Licence Summary Statement identified throughout the annual report with this invite you to provide feedback on this report by email symbol. to [email protected], by contacting the In essence, you are free to copy, communicate and adapt this annual report, as long as you attribute the In 2010–11, in line with the government’s Performance Governance, Strategy and Planning Branch, work to the State of Queensland (Department of Education and Training). PO Box 15033, City East Qld 4002 or online at Management Framework, the department transitioned To view a copy of this licence, visit: www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/deed.en from reporting on outputs and performance measures www.det.qld.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/10-11/ index.html to reporting against services and service standards. Attribution The new ‘service standards’ reflect departmental strategic priorities in measuring the efficiency and Interpreter services Content from this annual report should be attributed as: effectiveness of service delivery. The State of Queensland (Department of Education and Training) annual report 2010–11. The Queensland Government is committed to The annual report provides comprehensive information providing accessible services to Queenslanders from about the department’s financial position for the all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If Images 2010–11 financial year. It also provides information you need assistance to understand the annual report, All images included in this annual report are identified as ‘restricted’ and the following terms apply: about our: you can contact the Translating and Interpreting You may only use this image (in its entirety and unaltered) as an integrated part of this entire annual • performance against our objectives Service on telephone 131 450 to arrange an interpreter report or as an unaltered integrated part of an extract taken from this annual report. to effectively communicate the report to you. • diverse and dynamic organisational culture, For more information, go to: people management and corporate governance Photography: Brian Cassey, Peter Lik, Lime Photography, Michael Marston, MVA Viewfinder, www.communities.qld.gov.au/multicultural/services- Grant O’Neill, Tony Phillips, Lyle Radford, Kerry Trapnell and Department of Public Works. processes and-resources/translating-and-interpreting-services • future direction. In order to meet our commitment to the environment, the print run of this report, which has been tabled in Parliament, was limited to 130 copies. The tabled version contains compliance information as stipulated in the Annual report requirements for Queensland Changes to last year’s annual report Government agencies – Requirements for the 2010– Page 12 of the Department of Education and Training 2011 reporting period. 2009–10 Annual Report should have included the Training and Employment Recognition Council under the ‘Statutory bodies and entities’ section. Department of Education and Training Education House Machinery-of-government changes 30 Mary Street Brisbane QLD 4000 During the 2010–11 financial year, Skills Queensland was established as a statutory authority to provide General enquiries genuine industry leadership and ownership of PO Box 15033 Queensland’s skills and workforce development City East Brisbane QLD 4002 system. Detailed information about Skills Queensland is available in the 2010-11 Skills Queensland Annual www.det.qld.gov.au Report available at: www.skills.qld.gov.au Our vision Clever, skilled and creative Queenslanders Our purpose To provide Queenslanders with the knowledge, skills and confidence to maximise their potential, contribute productively to the economy and build a better Queensland Our values • Respect We respect each other and value our diversity • Excellence We have high expectations for all children and students and a commitment to high standards of service and performance • Accountability We are accountable for our actions, ensuring efficient and effective use of our resources • Productive relationships We achieve our objectives through productive partnerships with families, community and industry, and collaborative relationships in our workplaces, schools and TAFEs • Healthy, safe and sustainable environments Our practices focus on supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff and students, and creating safe and environmentally sustainable work and learning environments 1 Letters to the Ministers 14 September 2011 The Honourable Cameron Dick MP Minister for Education and Industrial Relations PO Box 15033 CITY EAST QLD 4002 Dear Minister I am pleased to present the Annual Report 2010–11 for the Department of Education and Training. I certify that this annual report complies with: • the prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 • the detailed requirements set out in the Annual report requirements for Queensland Government agencies – Requirements for the 2010–2011 reporting period. A checklist outlining the annual reporting requirements can be accessed at www.det.qld.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/10-11/index.html Yours sincerely Julie Grantham Director-General 2 Department of Education and Training | Annual Report 2010–11 14 September 2011 The Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe MP Minister for Employment, Skills and Mining PO Box 15216 CITY EAST QLD 4002 Dear Minister I am pleased to present the Annual Report 2010–11 for the Department of Education and Training. I certify that this annual report complies with: • the prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 • the detailed requirements set out in the Annual report requirements for Queensland Government agencies – Requirements for the 2010–2011 reporting period. A checklist outlining the annual reporting requirements can be accessed at www.det.qld.gov.au/publications/annual-reports/10-11/index.