Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Tasmania
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Tasmanian 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 TAS — always confirm the exact requirements with the organisation requesting your check. Applications are processed the same way whether you're in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie or regional Tasmania.
Which check do you actually need in Tasmania?
Three different screening checks are common in Tasmania, 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 Tasmanian employers mean when they ask for a "police check", "national police check" or "criminal history check", and it's accepted Australia-wide.
Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP)
Issued by Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) in the Tasmanian Department of Justice. Tasmania's RWVP covers work with both children and vulnerable adults, and is required across childcare, education, disability, aged care, health and many volunteer roles. It's valid for five years and is a separate registration from an NCCHC — most Tasmanian employers in these sectors ask for both.
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Required for workers in risk-assessed roles with registered NDIS providers, and issued through CBOS in the Tasmanian Department of Justice. Many disability and community care roles in Tasmania 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.
Tasmania Police 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 Tasmania Police
- Tasmania Police issues National Police Certificates through its online portal and by paper application at police stations.
- 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 Tasmania?
Applications from Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and regional Tasmania are processed the same way. These are the sectors where we see the most Tasmanian applicants.
Aged care, health and disability
Tasmania's ageing population means strong demand for aged care, community care and disability workers, and providers require an NCCHC alongside RWVP registration.
Tourism and hospitality
Hotels, tour operators, restaurants and venues across Hobart, Launceston and the tourism regions commonly ask for an NCCHC for staff in cash-handling and guest-facing roles.
Agriculture, forestry and seasonal work
Seasonal harvest, aquaculture, forestry and processing employers increasingly include an NCCHC in pre-employment checks, particularly for roles involving equipment, vehicles or accommodation.
Education and training
Schools, TasTAFE and the University of Tasmania request an NCCHC from new staff and placement students, with RWVP registration for any child-related or vulnerable-person role.
Common Questions About
the NCCHC in Tasmania
Everything you need to know about Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks for Tasmanian residents.
How much does an NCCHC cost in Tasmania?
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 Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration?
No. Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration is Tasmania's screening for people working with children or vulnerable adults, and is a separate process that cannot be substituted with an NCCHC. WWVP Registration is managed by the Tasmanian Department of Justice.
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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