Working with Children

The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ is required to ensure that staff working in prescribed positions have the appropriate clearances from the Department of Human Services.

For prescribed positions as defined in the and where the staff member will be working in South Australia: 

  • It is a condition of employment with the University that the Staff Member holds and maintains a currently valid Working With Children Check issued by the Central Assessment Unit of the South Australian Department of Human Services in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA) and the .
     
  • The Check must be maintained at all times during their employment in a prescribed position, unless they fall within an exemption under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

An interstate equivalent is not acceptable unless the staff member is living and working in that state.

Compliance steps have been built into our recruitment processes, however there is a still a requirement for the hiring area to ensure that anyone working in a prescribed position has the correct clearance.

  • What is a prescribed position?

    A prescribed position is a position where it is reasonably foreseeable that during the course of their employment, the staff member will work with children (under 18 years) for more than 7 days in a calendar year. Staff in a prescribed position require a valid WWCC clearance.

    The legislation that governs these positions is the .

  • Which positions are likely to be prescribed at the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ?

    Positions where it is reasonably expected that the staff member will work with children for more than 7 days in a calendar year. This might include:

    • Staff visiting schools as part of their key responsibilities, or being in contact with students who are under 18 by email, phone or in person.
    • Staff who are conducting research with child participants
    • Regular one to one teaching with students who are under 18, for example music teaching in the Elder Conservatorium.

    Please Note: A staff member may ‘work with children’ even if other adults are present or other adults have responsibility for th