How to do a background check on someone in Australia

Background checks are an essential part of employment, volunteer, and contractor screening in Australia.
They help organisations verify identity, criminal history, work rights, and professional qualifications — ensuring safe and compliant hiring decisions.

With Worker Checks, you can complete all major Australian background checks 100% online, securely, and with ACIC-accredited accuracy.

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🔍 1. Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) #

The Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, often called a National Police Check, is the most common background check in Australia.

You can obtain one through either:

• In-person: by visiting your local police station, or
• Online: via an ACIC-accredited provider like Worker Checks

✅ Why choose Worker Checks

• Official ACIC-accredited provider
• Results typically available within 1 business day
• Secure digital certificate delivered via your personal portal
• Suitable for employment, licensing, volunteer, and business screening

👉 Apply for a National Police Check – $49 ›

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🧩 2. International Police Checks #

If a person has lived or worked overseas for 6 months or more, you may also need an International Police Check.
Worker Checks makes global screening easy with country-specific options and secure digital processing.

✅ Available Countries and Prices:

• New Zealand – $70 (approx. 5 days)
• United States – $70 (1–2 days)
• United Kingdom – $170
• India – $99
• Other countries – $170

👉 Order an International Police Check ›

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🛂 3. Right to Work (VEVO) Checks #

Employers are legally required to verify that all staff have the right to work in Australia.
This is done through the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system, managed by the Department of Home Affairs.

Worker Checks offers instant VEVO Checks for just $10, confirming:

• Visa type and expiry date
• Work restrictions (if any)
• Employer or occupation limits

👉 Run a VEVO Right to Work Check – $10 ›

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🛡️ 5. AusCheck Background Checks (Government-Only) #

The Australian Government’s AusCheck program conducts background checks for security-sensitive industries, such as aviation, maritime, and critical infrastructure.

You cannot apply directly to AusCheck.
Applications must be made through an authorised issuing body.

The AusCheck background check may include:

• National security assessment (via ASIO)
• VEVO work-rights verification
• Criminal intelligence assessment for Aviation or Maritime Security cards

Worker Checks does not provide AusCheck clearances directly but offers the same ACIC and VEVO components used by issuing bodies.

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💼 Why Use Worker Checks for Background Screening #

• ACIC-accredited and fully compliant with Australian privacy laws
• 100% online mobile friendly platform
• Fast, online results with secure digital certificates
• Multiple check types available in one easy platform
• Business dashboard for bulk invites, re-checks, and compliance tracking
• 100 % Australian-hosted data storage for maximum security

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