Background Checks for Data Centres & Cloud Service Providers
Thorough screening and background checking services by a committed partner.
Why Data Centre Security Vetting Cannot Be an Afterthought
Staff employed within data centres and cloud service provider environments hold extraordinary levels of physical and logical access to infrastructure that underpins government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and enterprise clients across Australia. A single poorly vetted technician, network engineer, or facilities contractor can compromise systems serving thousands of downstream organisations. Thorough background checks for employers must extend across your entire workforce, including permanent staff, contractors, and any third party with site or system access. PBS is a trusted, compliance-ready screening partner built for this sector.
Navigating the Compliance Landscape for Cloud Providers and Data Centre Operators
Data centres and cloud service providers in Australia operate under layered and demanding compliance obligations. The Privacy Act 1988 and the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme impose strict requirements around the handling of personal information. The Australian Government’s Information Security Manual (ISM) governs personnel security for providers servicing government clients. The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 places additional obligations on operators of systems of national significance. ISO/IEC 27001 sets the benchmark for information security management across the sector. PBS supports security and compliance teams in meeting these personnel screening obligations across permanent staff, contractors, and third-party personnel.
The True Cost of Inadequate Vetting in Critical Infrastructure Environments
In environments where a single employee holds access to systems relied upon by thousands of organisations, the consequences of a negligent hire extend far beyond the immediate incident. Inadequate background checks expose data centre and cloud service providers to insider-facilitated data breaches, sabotage of critical infrastructure, exfiltration of intellectual property or government records, and the loss of certifications and government contracts. Downstream clients and the communities dependent on these systems face cascading harm. Rigorous pre-employment screening is not a procedural formality; it is a fundamental obligation in a critical infrastructure environment.
Background Checks Built for High-Security, High-Risk Environments
PBS delivers fast, accurate, and fully compliant background checks tailored to the stringent personnel security requirements of data centres and cloud service providers. Our screening solutions cover criminal history checks, identity verification, employment history verification, reference checks, qualification and certification verification, and right to work checks. PBS screens permanent employees, contractors, and third-party personnel, providing consistent coverage across your entire workforce. Security managers, HR directors, and compliance leads are invited to get started with PBS today and build a personnel screening programme that meets the full weight of your sector’s obligations.
Industries we specialise in
Different sectors face unique compliance demands, risk profiles, and regulatory obligations. That’s why at Precise Background Services, we tailor our checks to meet the specific needs of your industry.
We work extensively with:
Each package is built to match the challenges of your sector, combining core checks like Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks and right-to-work verification with any additional screenings required by your industry’s regulators.
What employment background check services do we provide?
Our core services include:
Employment History Verification
Confirming current and past roles and durations
Employment Reference Checks
Gathering insights from current and previous employers
Entitlement to Work in Australia Status
Ensuring Right-to-Work compliance
Verification of Educational Qualifications
Confirming academic qualifications
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
Checking for criminal history within Australia
Credit Check (including bankruptcy)
Assessing financial risk where relevant
AML/CTF legislation checks
Meeting anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements
International Criminal History Check
Checking overseas criminal history
International Financial Check
Verifying global financial history
We carry out each service in line with privacy and anti-discrimination laws, ensuring a fair process for candidates and employers. For more information on these services, see below.
Precise Package
Bronze
Our Bronze package covers general background checks needed for making basic hiring decisions.
Employment Verification Check will verify an individual’s employment history directly with the employer’s HR, payroll or a suitable person who has access to employment records. This employment history check will verify the following details:
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
Employment Reference Checks uncover the behaviours individuals demonstrated in their previous roles, how they interacted with others and how they acted in different circumstances. References also assist by making you aware of the candidate’s strengths, areas for improvement and motivating factors.
Visa & Work Entitlement check will verify if an individual has a right to work in Australia by either:
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Education Check will verify if an individual has a qualification directly with the issuing organisation and will obtain the following details:
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Precise Background Services is an accredited body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), granting us direct access to the National Police Checking Service (NPCS). A NCCHC will detail all disclosable criminal history entries that are recorded for an individual in any Australian police agency.
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
A personal credit check/bankruptcy enquiry returns data relating to the last 7 years of bankruptcy notices, 5 years of judgement data, 3 years summons data, 5 years of serious credit infringements and directorship information. The data is sourced from a credit information bureau and includes reference to the National Personal Insolvency Index (NPII).
In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 a search is conducted of International Watch Lists that includes Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Watchlist, Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, Her Majesty's Treasury Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions, Consolidated List of Persons subject to EU Financial Sanctions, U.S. Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control Speciality Designated National List and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Watchlist.
An International Criminal History Check involves searching of official criminal databases, court records, or police registries in one or more foreign jurisdictions, if available.
An International Financial check may include components such as Financial Regulatory, Bankruptcy, Credit/Civil Litigation and Directorships.
Precise Package
Silver
Our Silver package provides a comprehensive background check suitable for middle management hiring decisions.
Employment Verification Check will verify an individual’s employment history directly with the employer’s HR, payroll or a suitable person who has access to employment records. This employment history check will verify the following details:
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
Employment Reference Checks uncover the behaviours individuals demonstrated in their previous roles, how they interacted with others and how they acted in different circumstances. References also assist by making you aware of the candidate’s strengths, areas for improvement and motivating factors.
Education Check will verify if an individual has a qualification directly with the issuing organisation and will obtain the following details:
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Professional Membership Check will verify an individual’s membership directly with the professional organisation and will obtain the following details:
• Type of membership held
• Current membership status.
• Type of membership held
• Current membership status.
Visa & Work Entitlement check will verify if an individual has a right to work in Australia by either:
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Precise Background Services is an accredited body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), granting us direct access to the National Police Checking Service (NPCS). A NCCHC will detail all disclosable criminal history entries that are recorded for an individual in any Australian police agency.
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
A personal credit check/bankruptcy enquiry returns data relating to the last 7 years of bankruptcy notices, 5 years of judgement data, 3 years summons data, 5 years of serious credit infringements and directorship information. The data is sourced from a credit information bureau and includes reference to the National Personal Insolvency Index (NPII).
In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 a search is conducted of International Watch Lists that includes Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Watchlist, Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, Her Majesty's Treasury Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions, Consolidated List of Persons subject to EU Financial Sanctions, U.S. Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control Speciality Designated National List and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Watchlist.
An International Criminal History Check involves searching of official criminal databases, court records, or police registries in one or more foreign jurisdictions, if available.
An International Financial check may include components such as Financial Regulatory, Bankruptcy, Credit/Civil Litigation and Directorships.
Precise Package
Gold
Our Gold package provides a comprehensive background check suitable for executive level hiring decisions.
Employment Verification Check will verify an individual’s employment history directly with the employer’s HR, payroll or a suitable person who has access to employment records. This employment history check will verify the following details:
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
Employment Reference Checks uncover the behaviours individuals demonstrated in their previous roles, how they interacted with others and how they acted in different circumstances. References also assist by making you aware of the candidate’s strengths, areas for improvement and motivating factors.
Education Check will verify if an individual has a qualification directly with the issuing organisation and will obtain the following details:
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Professional Membership Check will verify an individual’s membership directly with the professional organisation and will obtain the following details:
• Type of membership held
• Current membership status.
• Type of membership held
• Current membership status.
Visa & Work Entitlement check will verify if an individual has a right to work in Australia by either:
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Precise Background Services is an accredited body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), granting us direct access to the National Police Checking Service (NPCS). A NCCHC will detail all disclosable criminal history entries that are recorded for an individual in any Australian police agency.
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
A Directorship and Significant Shareholder search provides a current and historical extract of directorships and shares in organisations held in the current name of the applicant. The extract is sourced from the ASIC database.
A Director Litigation Check will show if an individual has been associated with commercial activities that may render them unsuitable for a role. This check involves a search of the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) Enforceable Undertakings Register and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Disqualification Register.
A Public Record Check is a comprehensive search of the broadest collection of relevant and credible news and business content including global news, company, people, industry, country, legal and regulatory information and public records. These sources can identify adverse publicity or records.
A personal credit check/bankruptcy enquiry returns data relating to the last 7 years of bankruptcy notices, 5 years of judgement data, 3 years summons data, 5 years of serious credit infringements and directorship information. The data is sourced from a credit information bureau and includes reference to the National Personal Insolvency Index (NPII).
In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 a search is conducted of International Watch Lists that includes Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Watchlist, Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, Her Majesty's Treasury Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions, Consolidated List of Persons subject to EU Financial Sanctions, U.S. Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control Speciality Designated National List and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Watchlist.
An International Criminal History Check involves searching of official criminal databases, court records, or police registries in one or more foreign jurisdictions, if available.
An International Financial check may include components such as Financial Regulatory, Bankruptcy, Credit/Civil Litigation and Directorships.
Precise Package
Financial Services
The Financial Services package satisfies the requirements for APRA 'Fit & Proper' persons check.
Precise Background Services is an accredited body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), granting us direct access to the National Police Checking Service (NPCS). A NCCHC will detail all disclosable criminal history entries that are recorded for an individual in any Australian police agency.
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
A personal credit check/bankruptcy enquiry returns data relating to the last 7 years of bankruptcy notices, 5 years of judgement data, 3 years summons data, 5 years of serious credit infringements and directorship information. The data is sourced from a credit information bureau and includes reference to the National Personal Insolvency Index (NPII).
A Banned/Disqualified Person Register Check provides information about persons who have been disqualified from involvement in the management of a corporation, disqualified from auditing self-managed superannuation funds or banned from practicing in the financial services or credit industry.
Information provided in this search is taken from the registers maintained by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC); namely disqualified persons, banned securities representatives, banned futures representatives, Australian financial services banned/disqualified persons, credit banned/disqualified persons, and disqualified SMSF auditors.
Information provided in this search is taken from the registers maintained by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC); namely disqualified persons, banned securities representatives, banned futures representatives, Australian financial services banned/disqualified persons, credit banned/disqualified persons, and disqualified SMSF auditors.
An Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Disqualification Check will reveal details of an individual that may have been subject to civil litigation in the Federal Court as a consequence of conduct deemed in breach of the Corporations Act.
In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 a search is conducted of International Watch Lists that includes Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Watchlist, Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, Her Majesty's Treasury Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions, Consolidated List of Persons subject to EU Financial Sanctions, U.S. Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control Speciality Designated National List and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Watchlist.
Visa & Work Entitlement check will verify if an individual has a right to work in Australia by either:
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
An International Criminal History Check involves searching of official criminal databases, court records, or police registries in one or more foreign jurisdictions, if available.
An International Financial check may include components such as Financial Regulatory, Bankruptcy, Credit/Civil Litigation and Directorships.
Our Bronze package covers general background checks needed for making basic hiring decisions.
- Employment History verification
- Employment reference checks
- Entitlement to work in Australia status
- Verification of Educational Qualifications (1 only)
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
- Credit Check (including bankruptcy)
- AML/CTF Legislation Checks
- International Criminal History Check
- International Financial Check
Employment History verification
Employment Verification Check will verify an individual’s employment history directly with the employer’s HR, payroll or a suitable person who has access to employment records. This employment history check will verify the following details:
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
Employment reference checks
Employment Reference Checks uncover the behaviours individuals demonstrated in their previous roles, how they interacted with others and how they acted in different circumstances. References also assist by making you aware of the candidate’s strengths, areas for improvement and motivating factors.
Entitlement to work in Australia status
Visa & Work Entitlement check will verify if an individual has a right to work in Australia by either:
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Verification of Educational Qualifications (1 only)
Education Check will verify if an individual has a qualification directly with the issuing organisation and will obtain the following details:
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
Precise Background Services is an accredited body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), granting us direct access to the National Police Checking Service (NPCS). A NCCHC will detail all disclosable criminal history entries that are recorded for an individual in any Australian police agency.
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
Credit Check (including bankruptcy)
A personal credit check/bankruptcy enquiry returns data relating to the last 7 years of bankruptcy notices, 5 years of judgement data, 3 years summons data, 5 years of serious credit infringements and directorship information. The data is sourced from a credit information bureau and includes reference to the National Personal Insolvency Index (NPII).
AML/CTF Legislation Checks
In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 a search is conducted of International Watch Lists that includes Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Watchlist, Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, Her Majesty's Treasury Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions, Consolidated List of Persons subject to EU Financial Sanctions, U.S. Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control Speciality Designated National List and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Watchlist.
International Criminal History Check
An International Criminal History Check involves searching of official criminal databases, court records, or police registries in one or more foreign jurisdictions, if available.
International Financial Check
An International Financial check may include components such as Financial Regulatory, Bankruptcy, Credit/Civil Litigation and Directorships.
Our Silver package provides a comprehensive background check suitable for middle management hiring decisions.
- Employment History verification
- Employment reference checks
- Verification of Educational Qualifications
- Professional Memberships
- Entitlement to work in Australia status
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
- Credit Check (including bankruptcy)
- AML/CTF Legislation Checks
- International Criminal History Check
- International Financial Check
Employment History verification
Employment Verification Check will verify an individual’s employment history directly with the employer’s HR, payroll or a suitable person who has access to employment records. This employment history check will verify the following details:
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
Employment reference checks
Employment Reference Checks uncover the behaviours individuals demonstrated in their previous roles, how they interacted with others and how they acted in different circumstances. References also assist by making you aware of the candidate’s strengths, areas for improvement and motivating factors.
Verification of Educational Qualifications
Education Check will verify if an individual has a qualification directly with the issuing organisation and will obtain the following details:
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Professional Memberships
Professional Membership Check will verify an individual’s membership directly with the professional organisation and will obtain the following details:
• Type of membership held
• Current membership status.
• Type of membership held
• Current membership status.
Entitlement to work in Australia status
Visa & Work Entitlement check will verify if an individual has a right to work in Australia by either:
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
Precise Background Services is an accredited body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), granting us direct access to the National Police Checking Service (NPCS). A NCCHC will detail all disclosable criminal history entries that are recorded for an individual in any Australian police agency.
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
Credit Check (including bankruptcy)
A personal credit check/bankruptcy enquiry returns data relating to the last 7 years of bankruptcy notices, 5 years of judgement data, 3 years summons data, 5 years of serious credit infringements and directorship information. The data is sourced from a credit information bureau and includes reference to the National Personal Insolvency Index (NPII).
AML/CTF Legislation Checks
In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 a search is conducted of International Watch Lists that includes Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Watchlist, Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, Her Majesty's Treasury Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions, Consolidated List of Persons subject to EU Financial Sanctions, U.S. Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control Speciality Designated National List and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Watchlist.
International Criminal History Check
An International Criminal History Check involves searching of official criminal databases, court records, or police registries in one or more foreign jurisdictions, if available.
International Financial Check
An International Financial check may include components such as Financial Regulatory, Bankruptcy, Credit/Civil Litigation and Directorships.
Our Gold package provides a comprehensive background check suitable for executive level hiring decisions.
- Employment History verification
- Employment Reference Check
- Verification of Educational Qualifications
- Professional Memberships
- Entitlement to work in Australia status
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
- Directorships & Significant Shareholdings
- Director Litigation
- Public Record Check (worldwide if required)
- Credit Check (including bankruptcy)
- AML/CTF Legislation Checks
- International Criminal History Check
- International Financial Check
Employment History verification
Employment Verification Check will verify an individual’s employment history directly with the employer’s HR, payroll or a suitable person who has access to employment records. This employment history check will verify the following details:
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
• Name of organisation the individual was employed by
• Dates employed
• Last position held
• Reason for leaving
• Eligible for rehire
Employment Reference Check
Employment Reference Checks uncover the behaviours individuals demonstrated in their previous roles, how they interacted with others and how they acted in different circumstances. References also assist by making you aware of the candidate’s strengths, areas for improvement and motivating factors.
Verification of Educational Qualifications
Education Check will verify if an individual has a qualification directly with the issuing organisation and will obtain the following details:
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Individual’s name the qualification is held in
Name of the organisation/institution
Name of the qualification obtained
Date the qualification was obtained
Professional Memberships
Professional Membership Check will verify an individual’s membership directly with the professional organisation and will obtain the following details:
• Type of membership held
• Current membership status.
• Type of membership held
• Current membership status.
Entitlement to work in Australia status
Visa & Work Entitlement check will verify if an individual has a right to work in Australia by either:
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
Precise Background Services is an accredited body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), granting us direct access to the National Police Checking Service (NPCS). A NCCHC will detail all disclosable criminal history entries that are recorded for an individual in any Australian police agency.
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
Director Litigation
A Director Litigation Check will show if an individual has been associated with commercial activities that may render them unsuitable for a role. This check involves a search of the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) Enforceable Undertakings Register and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Disqualification Register.
Public Record Check (worldwide if required)
A Public Record Check is a comprehensive search of the broadest collection of relevant and credible news and business content including global news, company, people, industry, country, legal and regulatory information and public records. These sources can identify adverse publicity or records.
Credit Check (including bankruptcy)
A personal credit check/bankruptcy enquiry returns data relating to the last 7 years of bankruptcy notices, 5 years of judgement data, 3 years summons data, 5 years of serious credit infringements and directorship information. The data is sourced from a credit information bureau and includes reference to the National Personal Insolvency Index (NPII).
AML/CTF Legislation Checks
In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 a search is conducted of International Watch Lists that includes Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Watchlist, Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, Her Majesty's Treasury Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions, Consolidated List of Persons subject to EU Financial Sanctions, U.S. Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control Speciality Designated National List and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Watchlist.
International Criminal History Check
An International Criminal History Check involves searching of official criminal databases, court records, or police registries in one or more foreign jurisdictions, if available.
International Financial Check
An International Financial check may include components such as Financial Regulatory, Bankruptcy, Credit/Civil Litigation and Directorships.
The Financial Services package satisfies the requirements for APRA 'Fit & Proper' persons check.
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
- Personal Basic Credit Check (including bankruptcy)
- ASIC Banned/Disqualified and Professional & Financial Adviser Registers Check
- APRA Disqualified Check
- AML/CTF Legislation Check
- Entitlement to work in Australia Check
- International Criminal History Check
- International Financial Check
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
Precise Background Services is an accredited body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), granting us direct access to the National Police Checking Service (NPCS). A NCCHC will detail all disclosable criminal history entries that are recorded for an individual in any Australian police agency.
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
All Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check are:
• Recorded in compliance with spent conviction legislation
• Include any current pending charges that have been initiated by the police
• May include traffic convictions.
ACIC and NPCS work together to deliver the Service, aiming to process 95% of police checks within 10 business days, noting that:
80% of all checks are completed within 1 business day
15% are completed within 10 business days as they’ve been referred to one or more police agencies because an individual’s name is similar to a person of interest.
5% may take 15 business days or more (depending on the complexity of the check).
Please note: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are used for employment purposes or appointing individuals to positions of trust and cannot be used for Immigration, Visa or IVF applications
Personal Basic Credit Check (including bankruptcy)
A personal credit check/bankruptcy enquiry returns data relating to the last 7 years of bankruptcy notices, 5 years of judgement data, 3 years summons data, 5 years of serious credit infringements and directorship information. The data is sourced from a credit information bureau and includes reference to the National Personal Insolvency Index (NPII).
ASIC Banned/Disqualified and Professional & Financial Adviser Registers Check
A Banned/Disqualified Person Register Check provides information about persons who have been disqualified from involvement in the management of a corporation, disqualified from auditing self-managed superannuation funds or banned from practicing in the financial services or credit industry.
Information provided in this search is taken from the registers maintained by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC); namely disqualified persons, banned securities representatives, banned futures representatives, Australian financial services banned/disqualified persons, credit banned/disqualified persons, and disqualified SMSF auditors.
Information provided in this search is taken from the registers maintained by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC); namely disqualified persons, banned securities representatives, banned futures representatives, Australian financial services banned/disqualified persons, credit banned/disqualified persons, and disqualified SMSF auditors.
APRA Disqualified Check
An Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Disqualification Check will reveal details of an individual that may have been subject to civil litigation in the Federal Court as a consequence of conduct deemed in breach of the Corporations Act.
AML/CTF Legislation Check
In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 a search is conducted of International Watch Lists that includes Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Watchlist, Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, Her Majesty's Treasury Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions, Consolidated List of Persons subject to EU Financial Sanctions, U.S. Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control Speciality Designated National List and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Watchlist.
Entitlement to work in Australia Check
Visa & Work Entitlement check will verify if an individual has a right to work in Australia by either:
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
Confirming they’re an Australian citizen; or
Conducting a VEVO visa check on non-Australian citizens which confirms their visa status directly with the Department of Home Affairs.
A VEVO check (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) will disclose whether a non-citizen has either no work entitlements, unlimited work entitlements or limited work entitlements (including any work conditions) in Australia. This VEVO check is completed online and will verify the following details:
Passport Number
Visa Type (class / subclass)
Visa Grant Date
Visa Expiry Date (if applicable)
Work Entitlement (including any conditions)
International Criminal History Check
An International Criminal History Check involves searching of official criminal databases, court records, or police registries in one or more foreign jurisdictions, if available.
International Financial Check
An International Financial check may include components such as Financial Regulatory, Bankruptcy, Credit/Civil Litigation and Directorships.