To get a police check in Australia, you can follow these steps:

1. Choose a provider: To get a police check in Australia – there are several authorised providers of police checks in Australia, including the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and accredited third-party organisations, such as Worker Checks.
   
2. Apply online: Most providers offer the option of applying for a police check online, which is usually the quickest and most convenient method. Worker Checks provide a 100% online application process, including online verification of identity.
   
3. Provide personal information and identification: You will need to provide personal information, such as your full name, date of birth, and current address, as well as appropriate identification, such as a passport or driver’s license. The identity documents you will require differ by check type and you can read more about identity proof here.
   
4. Pay the fee: The cost of a police check varies depending on the provider, but most charge a fee which can be paid online. Workerchecks provide Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks
   
5. Wait for the check to be processed: The processing time for a police check in Australia varies, but it is usually completed within a few business days. 8-% of Workerchecks Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are returned within 60 minutes.
   
6. Receive the certificate: Once the check is complete, you will receive a police check certificate, available in your Workerchecks portal for printing or e-sharing.
   

It’s important to note that police checks in Australia are only valid for a specified period of time, after which a new check must be obtained. Commonwealth Privacy guidelines mean that personal information contained in Police Checks must be disposed of after 12 months.