Working with children clearance

The Department of Education and Training is committed to safeguarding children and young people in all schools in the Northern Territory, therefore all department employees must now have a current working with children clearance (Ochre Card).

Find out more about the policy and guidelines.

Employees

This policy applies to all Department of Education and Training employees, school representative body members, volunteers and contractors, in all school and corporate workplaces.

Exceptions may be permissible for building contractors working in corporate offices who have no interaction with children or agency functions.

Employees working in early childhood education and care settings cannot apply for an exemption.

School representative bodies

School representative bodies are required to adopt the same standards and requirements for the engagement of their own employees and contractors, as set out in the Ochre Card policy and guidelines.

Principal requirements

Principals need to ensure the school’s Ochre Card register is up to date, and that every staff member holds a current Ochre Card or, where applicable, has a current exemption in place.

Fees and how to apply

The Department of Education and Training will pay the application fee for the issue or renewal of an Ochre Card for workers directly employed by the department.

To find out how to apply, go to the Northern Territory Government website.