Background Checks for Legal Practices & Law Firms
Thorough screening and background checking services by a committed partner.
Securing Trust Through Law Firm Background Checks
In the Australian legal sector, every employee handles a high degree of professional accountability. Whether they are admitted practitioners or administrative support, staff manage privileged communications and sensitive client matters daily. Because clients entrust your firm with their most confidential data and significant financial interests, a rigorous vetting process is non-negotiable. Thorough screening ensures that every individual within your organisation upholds the integrity required by the Legal Services Commissioner. Precise Background Services provides specialised background checks for employers in the legal field, helping you maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.
Meeting Legal Profession Uniform Law and Compliance Obligations
Legal practices must navigate a complex regulatory landscape, including the Legal Profession Uniform Law and strict trust account regulations. Beyond verifying practising certificates with state law societies, firms must satisfy due diligence under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006. PBS supports managing partners in meeting these statutory obligations by providing robust screening frameworks for both legal and non-legal staff. Our processes are designed to align with the specific admission and fitness to practise requirements that define the Australian legal profession.
Mitigating Professional Misconduct and Reputational Risk
The consequences of a negligent hire in a law firm extend far beyond simple turnover costs. Inadequate background checks can lead to catastrophic breaches of confidentiality, misuse of client funds, and subsequent investigations by regulatory bodies. Such lapses not only invite professional misconduct complaints but also cause permanent reputational damage to the partners and the firm’s standing in the legal community. By implementing comprehensive vetting, practices protect themselves against the severe financial and legal liabilities that arise when the duty of care to a client is compromised by an untrustworthy employee.
Reliable Legal Staff Vetting Solutions for Australian Firms
Precise Background Services delivers fast, accurate screening tailored to the unique demands of legal practice. Our suite of services includes Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks, identity verification, and detailed employment history audits. We specialise in qualification verification and practising certificate checks to ensure your solicitors are fully authorised to provide legal advice. Our streamlined platform allows practice managers and HR directors to initiate checks with confidence, knowing the results are compliant and exhaustive. Partner with PBS to strengthen your firm’s integrity and secure your practice’s future. Get started with our expert team today.
Our Comprehensive Suite of Services
| Check Type | Details | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|
| Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check | ACIC-accredited criminal history screening. | All legal and support staff. |
| Identity Verification | Comprehensive Document Verification Service (DVS) checks. | All new hires and contractors. |
| Practising Certificate | Verification of current legal admission and status. | Solicitors, Barristers, and Associates. |
| Employment History | Validation of previous roles, dates, and responsibilities. | All professional and admin staff. |
| Qualification Check | Verification of university degrees and legal diplomas. | Legal practitioners and graduates. |
| Financial/Credit Check | Assessment of financial reliability and bankruptcy status. | Staff with trust account access. |
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.