Child-related employment screening checks assess whether a potential employee or volunteer could pose a risk to the safety of children, based on their criminal history and child protection information. These checks are valid for three years and are continuously monitored.
From 1 July 2019, a new Working with Children Check replaced the child-related employment screening.
A child-related employment screening check will be recognised as a working with Children Check until it expires. Then, you must apply for a Working with Children Check.
Employees and volunteers working with children in the following service areas need a child-related employment screening check:
A range of information is assessed to work or volunteer with children. If there are any relevant offences, the Screening Unit will also consider:
A child-related employment screening check from the Department of Human Services Screening Unit is valid for three years and is continuously monitored to ensure an individual’s clearance remains up-to-date.
From 1 July 2019, a new working with children check replaces the child-related employment screening. A child-related employment screening check will be recognised as a working with children check until it expires.
Before 1 July 2019, you can still apply for a child-related employment screening check.