Employment History & Reference Checks for Employers
Fast, Accurate, and Reliable Background Checks for Confident Hiring
The cost of poor reference checking shows up in high turnover, performance issues, and team disruption that could have been prevented. Many organisations encounter discrepancies between candidate representations and actual work performance, unreturned calls from listed referees, or responses that lack substantive detail about the candidate’s capabilities. In some cases, employers discover that references were not legitimate workplace contacts, compromising the integrity of the entire hiring process.
Our comprehensive reference checking service goes beyond basic employment confirmation. We conduct thorough, structured interviews with verified referees to provide you with meaningful insights into each candidate’s work performance, reliability, and suitability for your specific role.
How quickly can reference checks be completed?
Employment history is verified directly with HR or Payroll, covering details such as position held, employment duration, eligibility for rehire, reason for leaving, and any adverse findings on file. Most reference checks are completed within 2-3 business days, though timing can vary depending on referee availability and responsiveness. For international references, additional time may be required due to timezone differences and differing business practices.
We recommend starting a background check early in your process, ideally after initial interviews when you’re seriously considering a candidate. This allows sufficient time for thorough verification without delaying critical hiring decisions. For urgent roles, we can prioritise reference checks and work extended hours to meet tight deadlines.
How do we ensure compliance with employment laws?
Reference checking must comply with privacy legislation and the Australian Standard AS 4811:2022 Workforce screening, providing a consistent, ethical, and risk-based approach to safeguarding organisations and candidates alike.
Under privacy laws, we can only seek information that’s directly relevant to the role being filled. We don’t ask about personal circumstances, family situations, or other protected characteristics. Instead, we focus on work performance, reliability, technical skills, and professional behaviour—information that legitimate employers need to make informed hiring decisions.
What industry-specific approaches do we take?
Different roles and industries require different reference checking approaches. Our process adapts to match the requirements and expectations of your specific sector and position level.
For white-collar professional roles in finance, banking, insurance, and superannuation, we focus on technical competencies, regulatory compliance experience, client relationship management, and leadership capabilities.
Blue-collar positions in hospitality and aged care require different verification approaches. We check practical skills, reliability, safety compliance, and interpersonal abilities with vulnerable populations.
Enterprise-level positions across all industries demand comprehensive reference checking that examines strategic thinking, change management, stakeholder relationships, and business impact.
We speak with multiple referees, including direct reports, peers, and senior executives, to build a complete picture of leadership effectiveness and cultural fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if a candidate’s previous employer has a “no reference” policy?
We work around these policies by seeking alternative referees such as direct supervisors, team leaders, or senior colleagues who can speak to work performance, even if the company won’t provide official references.
Can you check references from overseas employers?
Yes, we regularly conduct international reference checks. We account for timezone differences and cultural variations in reference practices to ensure thorough verification.
What happens if references don’t match what the candidate claimed?
We provide detailed reports highlighting any discrepancies between candidate claims and referee responses, allowing you to make informed decisions about how to proceed.
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:
Contact Precise Background Services to discuss how our verification process can help you identify the right candidates while avoiding costly hiring mistakes.
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.