Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Queensland
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Queensland residents can apply online for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check through National Clearance Australia. Your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is recognised by employers and organisations across QLD — always confirm the exact requirements with the organisation requesting your check. Applications are processed the same way whether you're in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Townsville or regional Queensland.
Which check do you actually need in Queensland?
Three different screening checks are common in Queensland, and employers sometimes use the names interchangeably. They are not the same thing, and getting the wrong one means applying twice. Here's how they fit together.
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
This is the check National Clearance Australia provides. It's the national criminal history check processed through the ACIC's National Police Checking Service, drawing on police records from every Australian state and territory. It's the check most Queensland employers mean when they ask for a "police check", "national police check" or "criminal history check", and it's accepted Australia-wide.
Blue Card
Issued by Blue Card Services (Queensland Government). Queensland's Blue Card is the working with children check. It's required for most paid and volunteer child-related work and is valid for three years. Employers in childcare, schools, sport, youth services and foster care will ask for a Blue Card number rather than an NCCHC for those purposes.
NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card replacement)
Required for workers in risk-assessed roles with registered NDIS providers, and issued through Worker Screening Services in the Queensland Department of Justice. Many disability and community care roles in Queensland require this in addition to an NCCHC.
Not sure which one you need? Ask the organisation requesting the check before you apply. If they've said "police check" or "criminal history check", an NCCHC is almost always what they mean.
Queensland Police Service certificate or an NCCHC through NCA?
Both routes run through the same National Police Checking Service and return the same nationally coordinated result. The difference is how you apply and how quickly you get it back.
Applying through Queensland Police Service
- The Queensland Police Service issues National Police Certificates through its online portal and by paper application.
- Application methods and fees are set by the police agency
- Processing time depends on the agency's workload
Applying through National Clearance Australia
- 100% online — no forms, no printing, no appointments
- Employment check $59, volunteer check $29 (inc GST)
- Around 70% of results returned within 24 hours
- Identity verified by the NCA team, result delivered to your account
Because NCA is an ACIC Accredited Body, an NCCHC issued through us carries the same standing as one issued through a police agency. If an employer asks for a "national police check", either will be accepted — and in the small number of cases where an organisation specifically requires a certificate issued by the police agency itself, they'll tell you.
Who typically needs an NCCHC in Queensland?
Applications from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton and regional Queensland are processed the same way. These are the sectors where we see the most Queensland applicants.
Tourism and hospitality
Hotels, resorts, casinos and hospitality employers from the Gold Coast to Cairns commonly require an NCCHC for staff in cash-handling, licensed premises and guest-facing roles.
Mining and resources
Site inductions for mining and resources projects in the Bowen Basin, Surat Basin and North West Queensland frequently include a current NCCHC as a pre-employment requirement.
Aged care, health and disability
Aged care providers, Queensland Health facilities and NDIS providers require an NCCHC before workers start, alongside the NDIS Worker Screening Check where applicable.
Education and training
Schools, TAFE Queensland and universities ask for an NCCHC from new staff and contractors, with a Blue Card added for any child-related role.
Common Questions About
the NCCHC in Queensland
Everything you need to know about Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks for Queensland residents.
How much does an NCCHC cost in Queensland?
Employment Check: $59.00 (inc. GST) — for paid employment, licensing, and accreditation
Volunteer Check: $29.00 (inc. GST) — for volunteers with ACNC-registered charities or not-for-profits, or students completing a compulsory unpaid placement for an Australian education provider.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Afterpay.
How long does an NCCHC take?
Processing times are determined by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC).
Approximately 70% of checks are returned within 24 hours. Some may take up to 10 business days.
What identification do I need to apply?
The National Police Checking Service requires three identity documents — one from each of three categories: one Commencement of Identity document (such as a birth certificate or Australian citizenship certificate), one Primary Use in Community document (such as an Australian driver licence or passport), and one Secondary Use in Community document (such as a Medicare card). Together they must show your full name, date of birth and a photograph.
Is this the same as a Blue Card?
No. A Blue Card is Queensland's Working With Children Check and is a separate screening process that cannot be substituted with an NCCHC. Blue Cards are managed by Blue Card Services (Queensland Government).
Is National Clearance Australia ACIC accredited?
Yes. National Clearance Australia is a trading name of Job Trainer Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 95 647 755 600), which is accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission as an Accredited Body.
Who issues my results?
Your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Results Report is issued through the ACIC's National Police Checking Service and provided to you by National Clearance Australia.
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