Department Of Education & Training

Department Of Education & Training

The Australian Department of Education and Training is a department of the Government of Australia charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs that help Australians access quality and affordable early childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational education and training, international education and academic research.



The head of the department is the Secretary of the Department of Education and Training, currently Michele Bruniges, who reports to the Minister for Education and Training, currently Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham.

About the Department

The Department of Education and Training is responsible for national policies and programs that help Australians access quality and affordable early child care and childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational education and training, international education and research.

Contact the Department

Phone

To speak to someone in the department, phone the switchboard: 1300 566 046



National Relay Service

People with hearing or speech disability can use the National Relay Service to access the department’s phone numbers. Call 1300 555 727 (speak and listen) or go to the NRS website for other options.

Email

Use our online enquiry form.
For journalists inquires only: [email protected]

Social media

Follow Education and Training on Twitter.

Write to

Department of Education and Training
GPO Box 9880
Canberra ACT 2601