The management of risk is everyone's business, and part of business as usual.
The Department of Education and the Arts works to comply with the requirements of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 and Australian/New Zealand Standard 4360: 2004, and this electronic guide provides a tool to assist all officers of the Department to meet a key objective of good governance, in the corporate management of risk.
Within this department's integrated approach to Risk Management, all officers have a responsibility to manage risk in the most professional way, particularly in schools with the added responsibility of student welfare.
This site is designed to help all staff understand risk management. It aims to:
In the Department of Education, Training and the Arts, risks are defined as the chance of anything happening that would have an impact on our ability to:
The Department must also take into account the risks associated with managing the cultural infrastructure of the state, including financial, public health and safety and accessibility risks, and the curatorial responsibilities of preserving and promoting Queensland's unique cultural heritage.
Taking controlled, informed risks is an everyday part of life. We take risks to achieve benefits and gains, and to ensure a safe learning and working environment.
The Department of Education, Training and the Arts supports everyday risk management strategies by developing an 'integrated' approach. This approach aims to:
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