Fast, Compliant Pre-Employment Screening & Medicals in NSW

Pre-employment screening is the process of assessing whether a candidate is physically and medically suited to a specific role. It helps employers determine job readiness and identify any potential health or functional risks before a person starts work.

If you’re new to pre-employment assessments and want to find out more information, here are 7 questions we often answer.

A pre-employment medical may include a physical examination, range of motion testing, lifting capacity, hearing checks, lung function testing, vision testing, drug and alcohol screening, urine analysis, or other role-specific assessments. The exact tests depend on the role and industry requirements. AusRehab currently lists all of these assessment types on the existing page.

The appointment length depends on the tests booked. A simple physical assessment may take less time than a screening package that includes multiple tests such as audiometry, spirometry, and drug and alcohol screening. AusRehab’s current page states that screenings are typically scheduled within 3 business days and reports are returned within 48 hours.

Many industries use pre-employment screening, especially where work is physically demanding, safety-sensitive, or exposure-related. Common examples include construction, mining, healthcare, transport and logistics, manufacturing, and aged care. 

For clearer examples of industries or occupations requiring these tests, see our knowledge base article.

Typically, the employer or authorised hiring contact receives the results, depending on the booking arrangement and consent process. For professional handling of results and documentation, AusRehab provides reporting through its portal-based system and employer dashboard.

A candidate does not simply “fail” in every case. Results usually indicate whether the person is fit, fit with considerations, or whether further review may be needed based on the role requirements. The purpose of pre-employment screening is to support informed, safe hiring decisions rather than make assumptions without evidence.

Pricing depends on the tests selected. AusRehab’s current pricing includes separate costs for physical examinations, audiometry, spirometry, visual acuity, drug and alcohol screening, silicosis testing, asbestos testing, and other options.

Common tests include physical examination, audiometry, spirometry, visual acuity, urine analysis, drug and alcohol screening, skin checks, silicosis testing, and asbestos-related assessments. The right combination depends on the role.

A physical assessment is a test used to evaluate whether a candidate can safely meet the physical demands of a job. It may include movement screening, range of motion testing, lifting tasks, and other functional measures relevant to the role.

Employment screening services help employers reduce risk, support safer hiring, and improve confidence that new workers are suited to the role. They can also help businesses create a more consistent and defensible recruitment process.

Yes. Effective pre-employment screening should be tailored to the demands of the role, the work environment, and relevant risk factors.