Child Employment Laws explained: A guide for Victorian employers
A practical and informative webinar designed to help employers meet their obligations under Victoria’s Child Employment Laws and ensure young people have a positive start in the workforce.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
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Webinar: Child Employment Laws Explained
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About this webinar
Whether you’re new to hiring young people or need a refresher, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to stay compliant and support safe, positive work experiences for children under 15. This webinar is for anyone who is interested in learning about Victorian Child Employment Laws. It is particularly relevant to:
- Business owners, managers or people and culture professionals who may look to employ children under 15 in their business or organisation.
- Parents and carers of children who are looking to enter the workforce and want to know more about the rules and regulations.
Overview:
- Key legal obligations for hiring children under 15 under Victoria’s Child Employment Laws and Child Safe Standards.
- What is required when applying for a child employment licence.
- Rules around working hours and conditions during school terms and school holidays.
Presenters
Claire Sanders, Assistant Director, Advisory Services
Claire Sanders leads the Advisory Services and Licensing teams at Wage Inspectorate Victoria. With over 10 years’ experience managing frontline teams across local and state government, she is passionate about streamlining processes to help stakeholders engage more easily with modern regulators.
Claire also brings a strong background in Human Resources, with experience across diverse industries including hospitality and retail. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Employment and Labour Relations Law.
Michelle Horne, Team Leader, Licensing, Advisory Services
Michelle Horne is the Team Leader of Child Employment Licensing at Wage Inspectorate Victoria (WIV). She brings over 12 years of experience in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, supporting organisations in the not-for-profit community sector.
For the past 7 years, Michelle has held various leadership roles at WIV, overseeing the regulation of employment for children under 15 and administering legislation such as Long Service Leave. She holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Master of Human Resource Management, and is passionate about promoting safe, fair, and lawful workplaces for young people.
Updated 27 November 2025
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