Free Staff Induction Checklist for Education industry

Education organisations onboard a mix of teaching staff, support workers, and administrative employees, each with different compliance requirements. Every new hire must have a valid Working with Children Check, understand mandatory reporting obligations, and be trained on duty of care before they interact with students. A structured induction ensures nothing is missed.

This free staff induction checklist gives education businesses a structured framework for onboarding new team members, covering safeguarding compliance, campus-specific procedures, and financial onboarding with Budgetly.

What’s inside

• Day one essentials: Working with Children Check confirmation, campus tour, student management system access, emergency procedures, and department introductions
• First week compliance: child protection policy, duty of care obligations, mandatory reporting procedures, and WHS policy review and sign-off
• Expense and card onboarding: Budgetly app setup, Visa debit card activation, spend limits, and receipt upload training

Who is it for?

Business managers, HR coordinators, and department heads at schools, TAFEs, RTOs, and other education providers who need a reliable onboarding process across multiple campuses or departments.

How to use it

1. Download the branded PDF checklist
2. Customise by adding or removing items to match your organisation’s requirements
3. Use it for every new starter to ensure consistent onboarding
4. Keep completed checklists on file for compliance and HR records

Free checklist. Customise for your organisation.