Types of Checks Available
Corpsec Pty Limited’s pre-employment screening process uses ‘source documents’ (documents obtained by us from the issuing body) and never accepts copies or supposed original documents such as visas or qualifications which can be easily forged.
- Criminal History Checks
- Academic Qualifications
- Professional Qualifications
- Previous Employment Details
- Work Rights
- Bankruptcy Check
- Contact Details
- Directorships and Company Affiliations
- Annual Due Diligence Reviews
Criminal History Checks
CRIMTRAC (A federal government agency) has access to databases of all criminal convictions and most minor offences committed in all Australian States and Territories. This information is obtainable by the individual in question or a third party/company authorised by the individual. There is a specific procedure and forms that need to be completed for this information to be forthcoming. A signature is required as part of the authorisation for the release of the information. It should be pointed out however that only records of certain convictions within the previous 10 years are available. Pardoned convictions and other similar entries are not available.
International police checks are available for some countries however most countries do not allow such checks. The fees and turnaround times vary from country to country and therefore we do not include those costs in our set fees and should such a check be required we will advise of the extra cost involved.
Academic, Professional and Previous Employment Details
Other checks such as previous employment, educational qualifications, personal references and address confirmation are obtained by interviewing (usually by phone) previous employers, educational facilities and referees, and seeking their assistance in providing information to support the claims listed by the individual in their application. Like any information received during an interview there may be some underlying attitude that may cause an interviewer to interpret the information in a different aspect to that given. In all our reports we will offer both the information provided and any comments that may be applicable.
Bankruptcy and Credit Checks
Information on bankruptcy, credit ratings etc. are obtained via databases held by the Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) and the Credit Reference Association of Australia. This information is available to registered users for a fee. These checks will indicate whether the applicant has now, or in the past, been declared bankrupt, and whether they have a positive/negative credit rating. The credit rating will normally only indicate whether the applicant has defaulted on payment or been regularly overdue with payments to creditors. It does not indicate any financial details of the applicant.
Work Rights are Ascertained
Immigration and Visa checks are available from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). These checks will indicate the legal right of the applicant to work in Australia. We also sight the original Passport/Birth Certificate/Citizenship Certificate to verify Australian citizenship.
It is the responsibility of the employer to determine the applicant has rights to work in Australia. Employing an illegal worker can result in a fine of up to $10,000.00 under the Crimes Act 1914. During the screening process we ensure that the applicant has the right to work in Australia by right of birth or as approved by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Personal Details are Verified
We also perform a check using the current phone database and Electoral Role to verify the applicant’s address details.
Directorships and Company Affiliations
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) databases can be searched to determine any company directorships, company holdings, or share holdings which may be in conflict. These checks can indicate whether the applicant has now, or in the past, any interests in Australian registered companies or businesses, whether the companies have been declared bankrupt, and whether they have been forced into liquidation. If the applicant (Executive Check) has or has had Directorships, should it be requested, we will identify the companies and provide information on the status of those companies.
