- Author:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 13 May 2024
Thank you for your interest in Child Link. Your involvement will support the wellbeing and safety of children in Victoria.
As a Child Link Authoriser you will play a key role in helping to maintain the security of Child Link. You will be responsible for creating and managing Child Link accounts for Child Link Users in your organisation. This is an important role that requires you to be well informed of your responsibilities.
This Child Link Authoriser Induction Guide contains information you need to understand your role and responsibilities as an Authoriser, so you can get started with Child Link.
After you have set up your Child Link Authoriser access, you will be able to refer to the Child Link Authoriser Roles and Responsibilities guidance within Child Link for more details.
Section 1: What is Child Link?
Learn more about Child Link, including what it is, how it will benefit you and your organisation, what levels of access Authorisers and Users have, and what security measures are in place.
Section 2: What is my role as a Child Link Authoriser?
Authorisers play an important role in maintaining the security of the information on Child Link.
Section 3: How can I set up my Child Link Authoriser account?
Learn what steps you need to complete and who to contact if you need help.
Section 4: How do I add Child Link Users?
After you have set up your Child Link Authoriser account, you can start to add your Child Link Users. Learn what criteria you should consider and what steps you need to follow.
Section 5: How do I manage my Child Link Users?
You are responsible for managing your Users’ access to Child Link on an ongoing basis. Learn more, including how to view User details, the User Access Review process, and when to remove User access.
Section 6: How do I become a Child Link User?
Authorisers in eligible roles can also become Child Link Users. Read on to learn more.
Section 7: What do I do if I go on leave or my role changes?
You will need to update your Child Link Authoriser status if you go on leave or if your role changes. Read on to learn more.
Section 8: Can I delegate my role as an Authoriser?
Some types of Authorisers can delegate their authorisation functions to an appropriate staff member on an ongoing basis. Read on to learn more.
Appendix 1: Who can become a Child Link Authoriser or User?
Learn which roles are eligible to become Authorisers and Users, as well as the maximum number of Users, for each workforce.
Appendix 2: What do I need to know about delegating my Authorisation function?
Learn more about delegating your authorisation powers.
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