Key info
- You must have a responsible worker identity card to carry out restricted activity on a behalf of someone with a security sensitive dangerous substances (SSDS) permit.
- You must apply for, renew or replace at a service centre.
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About applying for, renewing or replacing a responsible worker identity card
If you have a security sensitive dangerous substances permit, you can apply to have 'responsible workers' added to the permit. 'Responsible workers' can carry out restricted activity on your behalf.
These activities include:
- manufacturing
- importing
- exporting
- buying
- supplying
- using
- disposing
- storing
- transporting.
How to apply, renew or replace
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What you need to apply, renew or replace
Apply for or renew a responsible worker identity card
You must visit a service centre and:
- provide a completed application form (PDF, 1.8MB)
- provide proof of identity documents
- pay a fee.
Replace a responsible worker identity card
You must visit a service centre and:
- provide a signed statutory declaration (PDF, 47KB) which explains why a replacement card is required
- provide proof of identity documents
- pay a fee
Can I apply, renew or replace?
You can apply if you:
- are 18 or older
- have a legitimate need for the permit
- are a 'fit and proper person' as determined by a national police record check (you must give consent to this check on your application form)
- have an existing SSDS permit.
Proving your identity
You must provide documents from the following lists to support your application. All documents must be:
- current
- the originals (not photocopies or certified copies)
You must have:
- One document from category A and 2 documents from category B, or
- Two documents from category A.
- Australian birth certificate (not an extract)
- Australian citizenship papers
- Australian passport (can be expired up to 2 years)
- Australian driver licence
- Australian firearm licence
- Tasmanian Government personal identification card (showing full name)
- Department Home Affairs travel documents or Australian Government issued ImmiCard
- Department of Home Affairs Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status
- Overseas passport.
- Medicare card
- Plastic bank or credit card, with signature
- Department of Veterans' Affairs or Centrelink pensioner concession card
- Births Deaths and Marriages (BDM) change of name or marriage certificate (to prove name change)
- Security guard or crowd controller licence
- Government issued personal photo ID card
- High risk work licence or other photo licence issued by Worksafe Tasmania
- Student ID card
- Visa grant notice/VEVO (if accompanied by an overseas passport).
When changing your name you must provide:
- One document from category A and 2 documents from category B, or
- Two documents from category A
and
- Proof of change of name that links the current name on your card to your new name (like an original BDM issued marriage or change of name certificate).
- Birth certificate
- Passport
- Written statement signed by a Principal Officer confirming attendance at educational institution on a letterhead of that institution
- Student ID card (official birth name only).
How much it costs
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Nomination of new responsible worker | $95.50 |
Nomination of continuation responsible worker (renewal) | $95.50 |
Additional fee for each responsible worker | $15.28 |
Replacement of identity card (first time) | $15.28 |
Replacement of identity card (second or subsequent time) | $34.38 |
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2025.
Payment options
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More Information
Please visit WorkSafe Tasmania for more information on applying for or renewing a responsible worker identity card.