Who Requires a Police Check?
Learn about the common scenarios where a police check is required, including employment, licensing, and volunteering roles, especially those involving vulnerable groups.
Police checks are commonly required for employment, licensing and visa applications, and volunteering — especially roles involving children, the elderly, or vulnerable people. Here are the most common situations where you'll need one.
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Employment
- Healthcare and aged care workers
- Childcare and education staff
- Security industry personnel
- Hospitality — licensee and approved manager roles
- Finance, legal, and real estate professionals
- Government and public sector roles
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Licensing and Regulation
- Liquor licence applications
- Security licence applications
- Real estate agent licences
- Migration and visa applications
- Firearm licence applications
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Volunteering
Many volunteer organisations — particularly those working with children, the elderly, or vulnerable people — require police checks under state and territory legislation or as part of their duty of care obligations.
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Not sure if you need one?
Check with your employer, licensing body, or the relevant government authority. Getting a police check is always a sound proactive step.