Supervision and record keeping
An employer must keep records about the employment of children. Most records must be held for 12 months after the child ends work.
Workers under 15 must be supervised by someone who is at least 18 years old and holds a valid Victorian Working with Children Clearance, unless they are exempt, for example, a parent supervising their child.
Employers must keep a written record of supervision for 5 years that includes the name of the supervisor and their Working with Children Clearance number.
A template is available to help you record this information.
Parental consent
Employers must have the written consent of a parent or guardian before a child can start employment, which you must provide to the Wage Inspectorate if requested.
A template consent form is available.
Employment of a baby in entertainment
There is no minimum age of employment in entertainment, but you need a licence to employ anyone under 15.
There are also conditions that apply depending on the child’s age, including requirements for employing a baby less than 12 weeks old.
The employer must fill out the relevant form.
Employment of a baby for one hour or less
Employment of a baby for more than one hour
Child information forms
If a child is to be employed in the entertainment industry, the employer must obtain personal information from a parent or guardian, as set out in the Mandatory Code of Practice for the Employment of Children in Entertainment.
A template child information form is available for employers to use.
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