About the Department

Secretary

Richard Bolt

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Richard joined the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development as Secretary in August 2011.

As Secretary, Richard leads the department in building a system that supports children, students and adults to form the skills and capabilities that make lifelong learning and genuine social and economic participation a reality.

Prior to joining DEECD, Richard was Secretary of Victoria’s Department of Primary Industries.

Richard holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the South Australian Institute of Technology (now the University of South Australia) and a Master's degree in Public Policy and Management from Monash University.