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. A structured induction process ensures every new hire understands safeguarding obligations, curriculum expectations, and operational procedures from day one.

This free staff induction checklist gives education providers a ready-to-use framework for onboarding new team members consistently, covering compliance essentials, role-specific training, and financial onboarding.

What’s inside

• Day one essentials: ID verification, Working with Children Check confirmation, campus tour, emergency procedures, and IT/system access
• First week tasks: team introductions, safeguarding and duty of care policy review, curriculum or program briefings, and student management system training
• Expense and card onboarding: how to set up spending access for new starters, including Budgetly card activation and expense policy walkthrough

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. It works well for organisations with multiple campuses or departments, where consistency across inductions matters for compliance and culture.

How to use it

1. Enter your details to download the editable checklist (available as a Word Doc and Google Doc template)
2. Personalise the document by adding or removing rows to match your institution’s specific requirements and state regulations
3. Implement it in your induction process and tick off each item as it is completed
4. Keep a copy on file for compliance and HR records

Free checklist. Customise for your organisation.