Police Checks
Nationally Accredited Criminal History Checks (Police Checks)
Confident hiring starts with trusted checks.
Referoo’s ACIC-accredited police checks are fast, secure and fully compliant. They give HR, recruitment and compliance teams the confidence to hire with certainty.
Processed entirely in Australia, our checks deliver verified results with full visibility from start to finish.
Why Referoo?
Trusted and compliant
ACIC-accredited and ISO 27001-certified, meeting the highest national standards, so you know your process is safe and compliant.
Secure and private
ID data is encrypted, verified through document verification and biometric checks, and never stored online, eliminating the risk of a data breach.
Fast, reliable turnaround times
Most applicants (70%) receive their results within 24 hours, to keep your hiring process moving.
Efficient and scalable
Automation, reminders and bulk processing reduce manual admin and speed up turnaround times.
Local process, local support
The whole process is hosted and supported in Australia for total control and peace of mind.
All your employment checks, all in one place
This check is fully integrated with all of Referoo’s background checks, so candidates can complete everything in a single, simple workflow.
Integrated into your hiring process
Connect Referoo directly to your existing HR or ATS platform. Our network of integration partners makes it easy to manage police checks alongside your hiring workflow, giving your team full visibility and faster, more reliable results.Built for smarter hiring
Whether screening one candidate or thousands, Referoo brings speed, accuracy and confidence together in one platform.
- Nationwide coverage
- Verified, tamper-resistant results
- Automated workflows and audit trails
- Mobile-friendly candidate experience
How it works
Initiate the check
Send the candidate an NCCHC police check directly from your Referoo account.
Candidate submits their application
The candidate completes the check online – anytime, from any device.
We handle the checks
The candidate’s identity is verified and the application is sent to the ACIC. Most checks (70%) return on the same day.
Access your results
Download the certificate in Referoo as soon as it’s completed.
During our pilot with the police check function in Referoo, our turnaround dropped from 6–8 weeks to 3–4 days
Talent Acquisition Team Leader
Petstock Group
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Questions & answers
If you have any other questions - please get in touch
This depends on the industry and type of role you are recruiting for. To determine whether you need reference checks, identity checks, bankruptcy checks, academic qualification checks, credit checks or professional qualification checks for employment, chat to our team of dedicated account managers.
Many industries have compliance-related employment check requirements. And even if your industry doesn’t, remember that your staff have access to assets and data that must be protected. When you employ a new staff member, you need to be certain that they have the best interests of your business at heart. Carrying out comprehensive background checks helps mitigate risk and ensures a safer hiring decision.
This depends on the type of checks you need. Simple identity checks can be carried out in as little as a few hours, but an academic achievement or professional qualification check can take up to two weeks. A simple pre-employment check package takes around a week. Our account managers are specialists and can provide detailed information on which checks you need and how long they will take.
Background checks not only provide useful insights into a candidate’s work history, skills and education, but they can also offer richer detail into someone’s personality and character traits. This gives you a huge advantage when considering who to hire. Background checking also ensures that candidates are legally allowed to carry out certain roles. Failed criminal and credit checks could prevent them from working with vulnerable people or in a financial function.
For industries where trust matters most.
NCCHC police checks are essential in industries where trust, safety and compliance are critical, including:
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Healthcare
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Finance
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Education
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Aged Care
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Government
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Defence
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Legal
Knowledge and resources
Navigating Compliance, the essential guide to background checks for UK employers
Gain a clear understanding of the latest UK regulations and compliance requirements for background checks, with detailed explanations, tips and insights to help you choose the most suitable options for your specific needs.
Download here
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