Annual Report 2007-08

The Department of Education, Training and the Arts integrates high-quality learning experiences with a world-class arts culture, that enriches all our lives and allows us to celebrate the unique cultural identity of Queensland.

The Department's Annual Report plays an important role in fulfilling the Department's commitment to accountability and transparency. The Report showcases the exceptional work and commitment of over 80,000 staff and volunteers in delivering high-quality education, training and arts services. It provides the reader with comprehensive information on our performance against our strategic directions, our diverse and dynamic organisational culture, how we are meeting challenges affecting all Queenslanders, future trends and development opportunities; and our financial position for 2007-08.

Our Vision

A Clever, Skilled and Creative Queensland

Snapshot of performance across our major priority areas in 2007-08

Commenced the first full intake of Prep students, marking the completion of the Education and Training Reforms for the Future initiative.
Implemented pre-Prep across 35 Indigenous communities, to build foundations for learning and prepare young Indigenous children for school.
Supported teachers' ability to connect with a generation of students who use ICT to play and to study, by providing over 13 000 laptops to teachers, working two days a week or more, under our Computers for Teachers program.
Led the country in the take-up of school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, allowing students to share their time between school, work and structured training.
Lifted the skills of Queenslanders through implementing the Queensland Skills Plan. In conjunction with industry, over 12 000 additional apprentices are in training, well on the way to meeting our goal of 17 000 additional trades training places by 2010.
Supported Far North Queensland artists to expand their reach to broader national and worldwide audiences through the Backing Indigenous Arts initiative.
Involved more children and young people in the arts by creating an innovative space for young people through The Edge, a key component to the new arts, culture + me action plan.

Download the full version of the Department of Education, Training and the Arts Annual Report 2007-08 (new window) 14.6M . If you cannot view the PDF version a mini CD version is available. Please email annualreport.officeprp@deta.qld.gov.au to request a copy.

Inside this report

Cover and contents page (new window) 2.0M

Director-General's Message (new window) 844k (pages 2-5)

A review of the year's highlights and a snapshot of achievements, including the Department's financial snapshot.

Who We Are (new window) 1.3M (pages 6-15)

This section outlines the scope of the Department's activities in what we do, it also discusses our strategic priorities and achievements, our links to community outcomes, the challenges that we strive to meet.

Performance Reports

The Department's priorities are achieved through a focus on our four priority areas of the 2007-2011 Strategic Plan.

Quality Education and Training (new window) 2.5M (pages 16-43)

Quality education and training accessible to all Queenslanders.

Economic, Social and Environmental Wellbeing (new window) 1.9M (pages 44-69)

A prosperous economy, cultural vibrancy and environmental sustainability driven by Queensland's skills, knowledge and cultural strengths.

Note: Table '2007-08 CO₂ Emissions by category', page 65
In the 2007-08, DETA Annual Report, definitions outlined in the AS Standard ISO and the Australian Government's National Greenhouse Accounts Factors workbook, were interpreted such that hire car vehicle emissions were included under Scope 1 (fuels used by vehicles). From 2008-09, hire car vehicle emissions will be reported under Scope 3, (sources not owned or controlled by the reporting organisation)

Arts and Culture (new window) 2.1M (pages 53 - 70)

A diverse, dynamic and vibrant Queensland cultural life.

Indigenous Learning and Arts (new window) 1.7M (pages 90-109)

Strong Indigenous communities supported by learning and the arts.

Governance in Action (new window) 1.5M (pages 110-131)

Open and transparent corporate governance processes support the Department's continuous improvement as it plans, delivers, review and reports on its priorities and objectives. The Department's organisational structure, Executive Management teams and governance bodies, Internal Audit functions and our interaction with the community can be found in this section.

Our ability to deliver on our four strategic priorities is dependent on our supporting priorities of workforce capability and organisational capability.

Workforce Capability (new window) 1.4M (pages 132-147)

A motivated and skilled workforce focused on achieving a clever, skilled and creative Queensland.

Organisational Capability (new window) 1.2M (pages 148-161)

An agile organisation where innovative and efficient business solutions underpin the achievement of our priorities. A culture of ongoing organisational learning, combined with effective leadership, resource allocation and world-class infrastructure, allows continual progress towards achieving our priorities and goals.

Shared Service Providers (new window) 1.0M (pages 162-171)

The Shared Services Initiative is a whole-of-Government approach to corporate services delivery. During 2007-08 the Department of Education, Training and the Arts hosted:

Corporate and Professional Services

Corporate and Professional Services (CAPS) provides high-quality, value-for-money corporate and advisory services to support the Department of Education, Training and the Arts in its provision of education and training to the Queensland community.

Corporate Administration Agency

The Corporate Administration Agency (CAA) was established in 1997 to provide a range of corporate support services to Arts Queensland and statutory bodies within the Arts portfolio. CAA provides facilities management services for the Queensland Cultural Centre and other properties.

Finance

Chief Financial Officer's Review (new window) 685k (pages 172-175)
Financial Statements
- Department of Education, Training and the Arts (new window) 1.3M (pages 177-222)
- Corporate and Professional Services (new window) 895k (pages 223-243)
- Corporate Administration Agency (new window) 906k (pages 244-271)

Disclaimer regarding Financial Statements: The materials presented on this site are provided by the Queensland Government for information purposes only. Users should note that the electronic versions of the financial statements on this site are not recognised as the official authorised version. The electronic versions are provided solely on the basis that users will take responsibility for verifying their accuracy, completeness and currency. Although considerable resources are used to prepare and maintain the electronic versions, the Queensland Government accepts no liability for any loss or damage that may be incurred by any person acting in reliance on the electronic versions.

Appendices and last pages (new window) 1.0M (pages 272-356)

This section of the report contains information regarding administered legislation and statutory authorities, boards and committees, departmental outputs summary performance and reporting of overseas travel. The Department also reports on its actions against internationally recognised indicators. The Appendices also include an index, glossary and departmental contact details.

Grants to non-government bodies (new window) 1.2M

Legislative Compliance Checklist

The Legislative compliance checklist (new window) 739k outlines the governance, performance, reporting compliance and procedural requirements of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 (FAA Act) and the Financial Management Standard 1997 (FMS). The checklist contains references to the relevant sections of the Annual Report where each disclosure requirement has been addressed. It provides the reader with guidance to ensure the agency's annual report complies with all requirements under the legislation and other reporting requirements enabling the reader, including Parliament, to obtain all relevant information to make informed decisions.

The Department continually strives to meet best practice reporting standards, and values the views of our readers. We welcome feedback on the Annual Report via email to annualreport.officeprp@deta.qld.gov.au or by contacting the Governance Strategy and Planning Branch, PO Box 15033, City East QLD 4002.

ISSN 1835-0410

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