Pre-Employment
Assessment
Pre-Employment Medical Check (Fit for Work Assessment)
A pre-employment (fit for work) health assessment is a workplace screening completed before starting a new role. It helps confirm whether you can safely complete the requirements of the job and identifies any health risks that may need support or workplace controls.
This assessment is not a full medical or GP check-up and does not replace medical care.
What happens on the day
On arrival
You will be asked to complete a health questionnaire before seeing the nurse. This includes questions about your health history, injuries, medications, and any symptoms that may affect your ability to work safely.
This can take up to 10 minutes.
Time with the nurse
Most assessments take approximately 30–45 minutes, depending on what is required for the role.
What to bring
Please bring:
Valid photo ID (driver licence or passport)
Any prescription glasses you normally use
What the assessment may include
Depending on the role requirements, your assessment may include the following:
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This includes:
Questions about your medical history and current health
Review of injuries, ACC history, and any ongoing symptoms
Questions related to fatigue, sleep, and wellbeing (where applicable)
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This may include:
Blood pressure (BP)
Pulse/heart rate
Height, weight, and BMI
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You may be asked to complete a hearing test which involves wearing headphones in a quiet environment and responding to tones at different volumes and pitches.
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Vision screening may include:
Near vision assessment
Distance vision assessment
Colour vision (colour blindness) screening
Vision may be assessed with or without glasses if you wear them.
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This involves blowing into a handheld device to measure airflow and may be required for roles where dust, fumes, or respiratory exposures may be present.
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A urine drug screen (instant testing) may be required for safety-sensitive roles or to meet workplace policy requirements.
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This includes discussion about any current pain, discomfort, or recent injuries, and simple movement checks to assess flexibility and function.
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If required for the role, functional testing may include strength or lifting checks and job-related physical capability checks.
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This may include a brief assessment of heart health risk factors (such as blood pressure, lifestyle, and family history), as well as discussion of your results and general advice.
Fit-for-work outcome
At the end of your assessment, the outcome will be provided as one of the following:
Fit for work
Fit for work with restrictions
Not fit for work
Your employer will receive the outcome information required for the role.
Confidentiality and sharing of information
Your personal health information is confidential and stored securely. Information is managed in line with privacy requirements.
Your employer will generally receive:
The fit-for-work outcome
Any restrictions or recommendations relevant to safe work
What a pre-employment assessment is NOT
To help set clear expectations, a pre-employment / fit for work health assessment is not:
A full medical or GP check-up
A diagnosis or treatment service
A specialist consultation
A replacement for medical care
If concerns are identified, you may be advised to follow up with your GP. ‘
Pricing
Standard pre-employment: $205+GST
Pre-employment + drug test: $260+GST
Download: Employee Information Sheet (PDF)
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