Australia
Australia Work Entitlement and Visa Check
Healthcare & Aged Care
Construction & Engineering
Hospitality & Tourism
Retail & eCommerce
What the check is?
Confirms whether a candidate has the legal right to work in Australia, including visa status and work conditions (e.g., via VEVO).
What the value is?
Confirms candidates are legally allowed to work in Australia.
What does it check?
Visa status and work rights via the Department of Home Affairs VEVO system.
Why do you do it?
To comply with employment law and understand any restrictions before work starts. Reduces risk and protects against fines or reputational damage.
How often does it need to be checked?
At hiring, and again if the individual holds a temporary visa; regular re-checks recommended where conditions or expiries may change.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
All sectors; especially critical in healthcare, hospitality, construction, agriculture and aged care with high volumes of migrant or contract workers.
Risk of not doing it?
Hiring someone without the right to work risks fines, compliance breaches and reputational harm.
