SOURCE: VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT
Authorised workers
Note: this advice applies to select authorised workers but does not apply to workers in residential aged care, construction sites, healthcare settings, and workers at school, childcare and early education services - as requirements for these workers have different timelines. See relevant sections on this page for more information.
From 15 October 2021, in order to work onsite at a work premises, you must be able to provide evidence to your employer that you have:
- received at least your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or
- have a booking to receive your first dose by 22 October 2021, or
- have a medical exemption evidenced by an authorised medical practitioner
This means that from 22 October 2021 onwards, you need to have received at least your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine (unless you have a medical exemption) to attend work.
From 26 November 2021, you will also be required to provide evidence to your employer that you have received your second dose (unless you have a medical exemption) to attend work.
A work premises is anywhere you are required to be for your work outside the home (for example, a real estate work premises would include a home inspection, not just head office).
If you are working at or in any of the industries or facilities below, these requirements apply to you - including if you are:
- an employee
- a contractor (engaged by the employer or a third party)
- a volunteer
- a student on placement.