Verify Essential Package

This package is designed to comprehensively verify the background of those candidates who are either relatively new to the workforce or who are to be employed in a less demanding or critical role within your organisation. Our Essential Package encompasses:

Employment History Trail

The candidate's employment history over the past 5 years is thoroughly explored. This search is conducted separately from the reference check. We identify the positions held within an organisation, remuneration received, direct reports and the respective dates employed, to the month.

Employment References

Up to 2 detailed behavioural based reference checks are conducted with past managers. Should a past manager not be available to provide the reference, we will discuss other options with the candidate, and always aim to talk to the most senior people who had a close working relationship with the candidate.

Our experienced consultants will go into greater detail than the average reference check, being highly trained in specific questioning techniques to spot inconsistencies, uncover reservations the referee may have and follow through where there are unanswered questions around level of past performance.

Workers Compensation Claims

Any prior workers compensation claims for both physical and psychological injury are explored in detail and the liability status clarified where possible.

Clearance to Work

It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that everyone they hire is eligible to work in Australia. We verify the residency status of the candidate, and for those that are non-residents, will verify their entitlement to work in Australia as there are significant differences between visa types.

Criminal Record

An employer can decide against employing a candidate for a role should they have a criminal record that is related to the position. Through the state and Federal criminal records departments, Verify will identify any recorded convictions, including major driving offences.

Highest Academic Qualification

For many positions in today's market, particular academic qualifications are required and are indeed integral to the success of the person in the role. Verify will confirm the highest level qualification with the relevant body, including the date of obtainment and institution attended.

Licenses

Confirmation of current required licenses such as drivers’ or forklift ticket through the relevant body.

Verify Management Package

This package is designed to comprehensively verify the background of candidates with a more substantial employment history or those who may be applying for roles in which there is a significant level of responsibility. It encompasses:

Employment History Trail

The candidate's employment history over the past 10 years is thoroughly explored. This search is conducted separately from the reference check. We identify the positions held within an organisation, remuneration received, direct reports and the respective dates employed, to the month.

Employment References

Up to 3 detailed behavioural based reference checks are conducted with past managers. If a past manager is not able to be secured to provide the reference, Verify will discuss other options with the candidate, and always aim to talk to the most senior people who had a close working relationship with the candidate.

Our experienced consultants will go into greater detail than the average reference check, being highly trained in specific questioning techniques to spot inconsistencies, uncover reservations the referee may have and follow through where there are unanswered questions around level of past performance.

Clearance to Work

It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that everyone they hire is eligible to work in Australia. We verify the residency status of the candidate, and for those that are non-residents we will clarify their entitlement to work in Australia as there are significant differences between visa types.

Criminal Record

An employer can decide against employing a candidate for a role should they have a criminal record that is related to the position. Through the state and Federal criminal records departments, Verify will identify any recorded convictions, including major driving offences.

Workers Compensation Claims

Any prior workers compensation claims for both physical and psychological injury are explored in detail and the liability status clarified where possible.

Academic Qualification

For many positions in today's market, particular academic qualifications are required and are indeed integral to the success of the person in the role. Verify will confirm up to 2 attained qualifications with the relevant bodies, including the date of obtainment and institution attended.

Professional Memberships

Up to 2 memberships or registrations with professional bodies will be confirmed, including level and length of membership.

Verify Executive Package

This is our most thorough service and is designed to verify the background of more senior managers, executives and directors, and encompasses:

Employment History Trail

The candidate's employment history over the past 10 years is thoroughly explored. This search is conducted separately from the reference check. We identify the positions held within an organisation, remuneration received, direct reports and the respective dates employed, to the month.

Employment References

The candidate's employment history over the past 10 years is thoroughly explored. We verify employment dates, gaps in the work history and the precise nature of the positions held over that period. We believe this to be of particular importance, as the position title a person claims often has a number of assumptions associated with it that can potentially create an impression that may not be accurate.

Our experienced consultants will go into greater detail than the average reference check, being highly trained in specific questioning techniques to spot inconsistencies, uncover reservations the referee may have and follow through where there are unanswered questions around level of past performance.

Clearance to Work

It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that everyone they hire is eligible to work in Australia. We verify the residency status of the candidate, and for those that are non-resident’s we will clarify their entitlement to work in Australia as there are significant differences between visa types.

Criminal Record

An employer can decide against employing a candidate for a role should they have a criminal record that is related to the position. Through the state and Federal criminal records departments, Verify will identify any recorded convictions, including major driving offences.

Workers Compensation Claims

Any prior workers compensation claims for both physical and psychological injury are explored in detail and the liability status clarified where possible.

Academic Qualification

For many positions in today's market, particular academic qualifications are required and are indeed integral to the success of the person in the role. Verify will confirm up to 2 attained qualifications with the relevant bodies, including the date of obtainment and institution attended.

Professional Memberships

Up to 2 memberships or registrations with professional bodies will be confirmed, including level and length of membership.

Management and Director Disqualification

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have the authority to ban an individual from being involved in the management of an organisation, and from acting as a director. Verify will liaise with ASIC to confirm that your candidate has no such restriction.

Directorships and Significant Shareholdings

To ensure that your new appointee does not have a serious conflict of interests by taking on the role, Verify will research any professional associations, current directorships, as well as significant shareholdings in other companies the person may have, through organisations such as the Australian Institute of Company Directors and ASIC.

Director Litigation and Bankruptcy Claims

This search will be conducted by Verify through the Australian National Personal Insolvency Index. This organisation will confirm whether or not someone has been declared bankrupt, as should this be the case, it may well be an important factor for those holding positions of management responsibility and high level financial roles. Court hearings are thoroughly searched through the Australian Legal Information Institiute to uncover if the applicant has been involved in any significant litigation.

Media Search

A comprehensive search utilising a variety of search engines and Australian media, will be conducted to develop a profile of the candidate's professional activities, and an awareness of their corporate image. This encompasses the major national newspapers as well as a range of other avenues available to us through the Verify network.

Verify Custom Package

Speak to one of our consultants to tailor your own individual package from the selected services below.

Employment History Trail

The candidate's employment history over the past 10 years is thoroughly explored. This search is conducted separately from the reference check. We identify the positions held within an organisation, remuneration received, direct reports and the respective dates employed, to the month.

Employment References

The candidate's employment history over the past 10 years is thoroughly explored. We verify employment dates, gaps in the work history and the precise nature of the positions held over that period. We believe this to be of particular importance, as the position title a person claims often has a number of assumptions associated with it that can potentially create an impression that may not be accurate.

Our experienced consultants will go into greater detail than the average reference check, being highly trained in specific questioning techniques to spot inconsistencies, uncover reservations the referee may have and follow through where there are unanswered questions around level of past performance.

Clearance to Work

It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that everyone they hire is eligible to work in Australia. We verify the residency status of the candidate, and for those that are non-resident's we will clarify their entitlement to work in Australia as there are significant differences between visa types.

Criminal Record

An employer can decide against employing a candidate for a role should they have a criminal record that is related to the position. Through the state and Federal criminal records departments, Verify will identify any recorded convictions, including major driving offences.

Academic Qualification

For many positions in today's market, particular academic qualifications are required and are indeed integral to the success of the person in the role. Verify will confirm up to 2 attained qualifications with the relevant bodies, including the date of obtainment and institution attended.

Licences

These checks are conducted directly with the appropriate licensing body to ensure that the licences claimed to be held by the candidate are both accurate and current. Such licences may include drivers licence, truck licence or fork lift licence, depending on the nature and requirements of the role.

Credit History

Through the responsible bodies in each country, such as Veda Advantage in Australia and New Zealand, Verify research into the credit history of your applicant to determine any adverse credit history which may impact on their suitability for a role within your organisation.

Professional Memberships

Up to 2 memberships or registrations with professional bodies will be confirmed, including level and length of membership.

Management and Director Disqualification

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have the authority to ban an individual from being involved in the management of an organisation, and from acting as a director. Verify will liaise with ASIC to confirm that your candidate has no such restriction.

Directorships and Significant Shareholdings

To ensure that your new appointee does not have a serious conflict of interests by taking on the role, Verify will research any professional associations, current directorships, as well as significant shareholdings in other companies the person may have, through organisations such as the Australian Institute of Company Directors and ASIC.

Director Litigation and Bankruptcy Claims

This search will be conducted by Verify through the Australian National Personal Insolvency Index. This organisation will confirm whether or not someone has been declared bankrupt, as should this be the case, it may well be an important factor for those holding positions of management responsibility and high level financial roles.

Court hearings are thoroughly searched through the Australian Legal Information Institiute to uncover if the applicant has been involved in any significant litigation.

Media Search

A comprehensive search utilising a variety of search engines and Australian media, will be conducted to develop a profile of the candidate's professional activities, and an awareness of their corporate image. This encompasses the major national newspapers as well as a range of other avenues available to us through the Verify network.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol use is increasing throughout society, both inside and outside the workplace. A comprehensive drug and alcohol assessment can be conducted by Verify to reduce the risk that substance abuse will impact the candidate's ability to perform in the role. The assessment tests for Alcohol, Cannabis, Amphetamines, Opiates, Cocaine and Benzodiazepine.

Full Medical Assessment

Employing an individual with pre-existing health conditions can result in a complex and costly scenario in the future, should the condition be exacerbated at work. Issues of liability and employer responsibility can generally be resolved far more quickly and cost-effectively with the safeguard of an independent medical assessment, prior to employment.

Psychological and Reasoning Assessment

Gaining an insight into your candidates capacity for reasoning, as well as how they perceive people and the world around them, can provide you with valuable information regarding their predicted performance in the workplace and potential cultural fit with your organisation.