Employment Background Checks for Companies in Australia

Australian National Character Check (ANCC) provides nationally coordinated criminal history checks to people working in Australia's company.

Check timeframes: 70 percent of the checks are returned to applicants within 24 hours. Results are emailed on the same day they are received. Approximately 30 percent of checks may be referred to one or more police agencies and can take longer than 15 business days or more to be returned, due to the manual nature of this process.

Do you work in HR in an Australian company and need background checks for workers? Australian National Character Check (ANCC) provides a streamlined solution for nationally coordinated criminal history checks via our business portal.

Please apply for your nationally coordinated criminal history check via the individual portal here.

If the purpose of the check is for employment, individual applicants should select the “Employment” check category on their application form. If the purpose of the check is for licensing, please select the “Licensing” check category on the application form.

Businesses (companies/organizations) seeking bulk background checks can apply for access to the ANCC Business Portal.

Welcome to Australian National Character Check (ANCC), a trusted provider of background checks for companies across Australia! We understand that the success and safety of your organization depend on the quality of your workforce, and that's why we offer streamlined background checking service to help you make informed hiring decisions.

At ANCC, we are committed to delivering fast, efficient, and accurate results for our clients. Our business portal uses the latest technology and processes to ensure that background check applications are processed quickly and accurately. At the same time, our user-friendly online platform allows you to track application status in real-time.

Whether hiring for a small business or a large corporation, our screening services are tailored to your needs, ensuring you get the information to help you make informed hiring decisions.

Read on to learn about background checks and our process!

A background check, also known as a nationally coordinated criminal history check or nationally coordinated criminal history check (NCCHC), verifies a person's criminal history and other relevant information. A background check aims to help employers, volunteer organizations, and other entities make informed decisions about individuals, particularly regarding hiring, promotion, or volunteer positions.

A background check involves obtaining information from various government databases and records, including criminal records, court records, and other relevant information. This information is used to identify any criminal history or additional pertinent information about the applicant.

Companies need background checks for several reasons, including mitigating risk, ensuring safety, and making informed hiring decisions.

Companies are responsible for protecting their employees, customers, and other stakeholders from potential risks, including workplace violence, theft, and fraud. Background checks help identify individuals who may threaten the organization, allowing the company to make informed decisions about hiring, promotion, or partnership.

Many companies operate in industries that require a high level of safety, such as healthcare, education, and transportation. Background checks help identify individuals with a criminal history, substance abuse issues, or other factors that may compromise safety in the workplace or the provision of services to clients or customers.

Background checks can help companies make informed decisions about hiring by providing valuable information about an applicant's criminal history. This information can help companies ensure that they are hiring individuals who have the skills, experience, and character required for the position.

In some industries, such as healthcare and finance, background checks may be required by law or industry regulations. Companies that fail to conduct background checks may be liable for legal and financial consequences, including fines, penalties, and lawsuits.

The background checking process includes the following:

The applicant must first submit a background check by filling out essential details, including their name, date of birth, address history, and purpose of the check. They will also have to upload three identification documents, including the following:

• ✔ One commencement of ID document
• ✔ One primary use in community document
• ✔ One secondary use in community documents

Background check applications are not free.

Once the background check provider receives an application, they ensure that all documents are accurate.

The system runs a name-matching algorithm on extensive police databases to identify a potential criminal match based on the applicant's details. If it doesn't find a match, the system instantly returns a 'no disclosable court outcome (NDCO)'. However, the system forwards the criminal records to manual verification if it finds a match.

They manually verify that the criminal offences belong to the applicant before applying the spent conviction scheme to determine which records are relevant. Only unspent convictions are sent back to the background check provider.

The background check provider will notify the applicant once the background check result is ready.

ANCC's Business Portal is a simple-but-effective online platform designed to assist hiring managers in managing bulk background checks. With our business portal, you can leave the background checking process for all your applicants to us while you focus on other essential things. We provide one-of-a-kind service, so we are trusted by hundreds of top companies across Australia.

Here are some of what sets us apart from other background check providers.

Managing multiple background check applications can be challenging for any company. Why not outsource this mundane task to ANCC? We have the expertise to handle this process efficiently. And with our Business Portal, you order, track, manage, and view background check applications in real-time.

ANCC's background check process is free of time-wasting bottlenecks. We instantly process any application we receive and return the check result in the shortest possible time. Most check results are returned within 24 hours (mainly for applications that return an NDCO). Applications that require manual verification may take up to 15 working days or more to process.

As one of Australia's leading background check providers, you can be guaranteed that the check result will meet all your compliance requirements. We understand your needs and ensure that the NCCHC is comprehensive to aid you in making the best hiring decision.

The NCCHC we provide examines the applicant's criminal history across all states and territories in Australia. This means that the background check result we provide is valid across the country.

Because we commit to delivering exceptional service, hundreds of top companies and even government agencies across Australia use the Business Portal to manage background checks. Examples include Ford Australia, PAN software, the Government of Western Australia, and the Queensland Government, to name a few.

Asides from our business portal, we also have the individual portal where we've processed thousands of applicants. Over the years, we have had an average of 4.8/5.0 rating on Google - a testament to the exceptional service we provide to our customers.

Are you ready to streamline the ordering, tracking, and storage of NCCHC at your workplace? ANCC's got you covered. Open a business account today to start reaping the immense benefits we provide - it only takes a minute to get started!

Do you have further queries? You can book a free consultation with us now!

ANCC provides the nationally coordinated criminal history check (NCCHC). It is a kind of background check that details the applicant's criminal history.

The time it takes to conduct a background check depends on several factors, including the type of check being performed, the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, and the volume of requests being processed. However, we strive to complete all applications within 1 to 15 business days.

Working with a reputable background check provider, such as Australian National Character Check (ANCC), is vital to ensure the accuracy and completeness of background check results. Additionally, it is crucial to provide complete and accurate information about the person being checked, including their full name, date of birth, and other identifying information.

It is illegal to request a background check without the applicant's consent. But not to worry, ANCC's business portal also manages consent, making it easy for applicants to approve before the check process commences.

While background check results do not technically expire, companies set acceptable timeframes based on their operational requirements and risk assessment.