Division of Human Resources

A Working with Children Check is a pre requisite for anyone in child-related work, paid or unpaid. Child-related work is working face-to-face with children in a children's sector or work in a specified child-related role. What is child-related Work?

You will not be able to commence work in a child-related position at CSU unless you have a working with children clearance number.

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If you are starting a new job (or changing jobs) in child-related work, you must apply for a Check before you start work.

• Fill in an online application form at www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au If you cannot access the online system, call the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian customer service line on (02) 2986 7627 and an officer will complete the form for you.
• When you have completed the application, you will get an application number.
• Verify your identity at a NSW Motor Registry or Government Access Centre  You will need your application number and proof of identity.
• If you are in paid work, you will also need to pay an $80 application fee (no fee for volunteers, students, authorised carers or adults sharing their homes). 

Once your application has been processed, you will be notified of the outcome by email or post. There are only two results of a Working With Children Check - a clearance or a bar.

If you receive a clearance, you will receive an email or a letter advising of your Working With Children Check number and the date on which your clearance will expire. Your check will remain valid for 5 years (unless a new record triggers a risk assessment or bar against working with children) and may be used for any child related work in NSW.

If a bar is being considered, the Commission for Children and Young People will notify you and invite you to submit information which the Commission must consider in making its final decision.

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If you are already in paid child-related work, or you are a volunteer, you will be phased in over a five year period, according to your industry sector. Until you are phased in, you will be covered by your current Working With Children Check. Phase in Schedule 

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If your staff require a working with children check, you will need to send the following information to hr@csu.edu.au:

• Working with Children Check Number
• Date of birth
• Full name 

Human Resources will do the check online and will email you the result

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