Volunteer OHS Management

Resources

Templates and forms

• Volunteer OHS induction checklist – a template that a principal or their delegate can use to ensure that all volunteers are inducted into the workplace before beginning their volunteer work. Induction checklists can be digitally created or uploaded and maintained in eduSafe Plus (staff login required) (guidance available at Managing OHS inductions):
  • Volunteer OHS induction checklist (DOCX)
  • Volunteer OHS induction checklist (PDF)
• Volunteer OHS induction handbook – can be used to assist in providing guidance on school specific and department OHS requirements to volunteers:
  • Volunteer OHS induction handbook (DOCX)
  • Volunteer OHS induction handbook (PDF)

‘Foundations for success – managing OHS inductions and training at school’ – August 2025

In August 2025, webinars were held to support the implementation of the updated OHS Induction and Training, Contractor OHS Management and Volunteer OHS Management policies. The webinars covered induction requirements for staff (including casual relief teachers), contractors and volunteers and the associated resources, processes where contractors are engaged through the Victorian School Building Authority, required documentation when engaging contractors and volunteers, and the use of eduSafe Plus and AIMS to retain documentation.

Access the recording and slides below:

• Watch the Foundations for success – managing OHS inductions and training at school webinar recording on Vimeo
• Foundations for success – managing OHS inductions and training at school’ (PPTX) - webinar presentation slides, including Frequently Asked Questions.