NERPSA Employee Induction
Welcome to NERPSA Employee Induction
This opening page explains what the induction is, how to complete it, where to find current information and how it connects with your service orientation and ongoing professional responsibilities.
Starting safely and professionally
Welcome to North East Regional Pre-school Association. This induction introduces the organisation wide information, expectations and responsibilities you need to understand when beginning work with NERPSA.
It covers child safety, reporting, professional conduct, supervision, health and emergency responsibilities, privacy, inclusion, quality requirements, staff systems and the support available to you.
The induction sits alongside your Letter of Employment, Position Description, Staff Handbook, Code of Conduct, current NERPSA policies, required training and the local orientation completed at your service.
Our highest priority
Children’s safety, wellbeing, dignity, rights and best interests must remain central to every decision, interaction, routine and environment.
Your role matters
Every employee contributes to safe, respectful, inclusive and high quality services. Your conduct and decisions affect children, families and colleagues.
Ask early
You are not expected to know everything immediately. You are expected to use current information, ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
How to complete the induction
Work through the course in order. Each section introduces information you need and identifies any action required from you.
- Read each sectionWork through the information carefully and open supporting material where it is provided.
- Complete the teal Required Action sectionsThese activities help you connect the information with your role, responsibilities and service.
- Use the current links and documentsOpen current policies, procedures, forms and staff resources rather than relying on a saved or printed copy.
- Ask questions as you goSpeak with the appropriate service leader, Education Manager, Human Resources Manager or authorised manager when something is unclear.
- Complete your service orientation separatelyThe local orientation shows how organisation wide requirements apply in the actual service where you work.
- Complete the final acknowledgementAt the end of the induction, confirm that you completed the course and understand your continuing responsibilities.
What the teal sections mean
Teal Required Action sections contain the practical task for that part of the induction. Some ask you to locate information, consider a workplace situation, confirm understanding or discuss something during your service orientation.
Only activities that serve a genuine induction purpose will be included. Written reflections will not be collected unless the page clearly provides a submission process.
Education Managers may discuss induction content during probation visits, service visits, staff meetings or professional conversations.
How the different parts fit together
The online induction is important, but it is only one part of beginning and continuing work safely.
NERPSA-wide induction
Introduces shared expectations, child safe responsibilities, policies, systems, conduct requirements and practical employment information.
Service orientation
Introduces the children, team, physical environment, emergency arrangements, supervision risks, routines and local procedures at your service.
Probation and ongoing learning
Continues through support, feedback, policy updates, team discussion, NERPSA Learning, reflective practice and professional development.
Use the right source of information
NERPSA information is held in different places. Always use the current approved online version.
Main NERPSA website
Use the main website for current NERPSA service policies and public information about services, families and governance.
Staff Resources website
Use Staff Resources for this induction, the Staff Handbook, position descriptions, NERPSA Learning and other staff guidance.
NERPSA Connect App
Use the app for onboarding, staff forms, document submission, contact information and practical workplace links.
Check that you are ready to begin
This check confirms that you understand the induction process. Your selections are saved in this browser on this device.
Questions before you begin
Do I need to remember everything immediately?
No. You need to understand the key expectations, know where to find current information and seek help early. Some responsibilities, particularly child safety and emergency responsibilities, require immediate action.
Does the induction replace mandatory external training?
No. It does not replace qualifications, screening checks, registrations, first aid, child safety training or any other training required for your position.
What if online information differs from a saved document?
Use the current approved online policy, procedure or staff resource and seek guidance if anything remains unclear.
What happens after I finish the online induction?
Complete the final acknowledgement and any outstanding service orientation or onboarding requirements. Your learning and responsibilities continue through probation, supervision, policy updates and professional development.
Questions or support
For help with induction, onboarding, employment records or probation, contact the Human Resources Manager at hr@nerpsa.com.au. For local service practice questions, speak with your Nominated Supervisor or Education Manager.