What the check is?
Verification that confirms whether a person’s immunisation history meets requirements set out by the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
What the value is?
Confirms vaccination status for roles where immunisation is mandatory.
What does it check?
Candidate-provided immunisation records verified against government or health databases.
Why do you do it?
Meets compliance requirements and protects public health, especially where vulnerable people may be at risk.
How often does it need to be checked?
Typically at hire; may be re-checked annually or when guidelines change.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Healthcare; aged care; childcare and early learning; disability services; education; public service.
Risk of not doing it?
Employing unvaccinated staff where vaccines are required can result in compliance breaches and public health risks.