What is Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check?
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) is an official background check used in Australia to verify an individual's criminal record. It’s required for jobs, licensing, volunteering, or immigration across all states and territories.
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
A nationally coordinated criminal history check (check) is a collation of police information and conviction history information about an individual that has been determined releasable by Australia’s police agencies. There are two ‘types’ of check that may be submitted, Standard checks and Volunteer checks. The only difference between the check types is the fee that is charged for the different check types. The check types are described in greater detail below.
Please note: A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) is a nationwide product valid across all Australian states and territories. You do not need separate local police checks such as:
- NSW Police Check
- QLD Police Check
- SA Police Check
- WA Police Check
- VIC Police Check
- NT Police Check
- TAS Police Check
Standard Checks
AuthNTick is approved to submit standard checks for an organisation. A standard check is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) conducted for an applicant who is not a volunteer.
Volunteer Checks
A volunteer check is recognises not-for-profit, charitable, or volunteer service organisations that contribute to community safety. As such, the volunteer check is offered at a reduced fee.
Many community groups and not-for-profit organisations are entirely comprised of volunteers. Without these individuals, many essential services would be unavailable. To support this, the AuthNTick offers a lower-cost option for volunteer checks to reduce the financial burden on these individuals and their organisations.
However, misuse of this check type puts this important community benefit at risk. It is essential that volunteer checks are only used when the applicant:
- Freely holds the position or performs the role on a voluntary basis for the benefit of the community.
- Is not an employee, contractor, subcontractor, staff member, or officer of the organisation.
- Is not entitled to a salary or any entitlements or benefits associated with the role.
- Is a student undertaking a compulsory vocational placement required by an Australian academic institution or training course.
Please note that checks required for foster care are eligible for the volunteer check category.
However, individuals in the following categories are not eligible for the volunteer check category:
- Job seekers participating in the Work for the Dole Scheme.
- Family Day Care providers, educators, assistants, or family members.
Important: It is your responsibility to ensure you are submitting requests for the correct check type.
Purpose of a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
The purpose of each check may include any of the following:
- Employment
- Probity
- Licence
- NDIS (limited to authorised providers)
- ECHIPWC (limited to legislated government-based Screening Units)
- Immigration (limited to Australian Government organisations)
- National security (limited to Australian Government organisations)
Key Points:
- Issued by: Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) accredited agencies or state police.
- Purpose: Employment, volunteer work, licensing, immigration, and other regulatory requirements.
- Includes: Disclosable court outcomes (convictions, charges, or pending cases), depending on spent convictions legislation.
- Processing Time: Varies from a few hours to several days.
Why Choose AuthNTick for Your Police Check?
When obtaining a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), choosing the right provider can save you time, effort, and frustration. AuthNTick is one of Australia's most trusted names in police check services because:
- We are a government-accredited platform built to simplify and secure pre-employment screening.
- Our SaaS-based Pre-Employment Screening solution automates the process, reduces manual handling, and protects sensitive information.
- We ensure full compliance with PSPF and AS 4811:2022 standards.
- AuthNTick automates the issuance and email delivery of AFP and NCCHC certificates.
- Track applicant status in real time with zero guesswork.
- Use static and individualised links no passwords required.
- Perform both police and identity checks from a single application.
Benefits of Choosing AuthNTick:
- Fast Turnaround Times – Our streamlined platform helps ensure you receive your certificate as quickly as possible.
- 100% Secure & Compliant – We follow strict security protocols and data privacy regulations.
- Expert Support – Our team is available to guide you and prevent common application errors.
- Seamless Online Experience – Apply easily from anywhere in Australia with our user-friendly digital platform.
- Trusted by Individuals & Businesses – Whether you're applying for work or personal needs, we’re here to help.
For a fast, secure, and accurate background check experience, choose AuthNTick. If you need assistance, our expert team will guide you every step of the way ensuring your certificate is delivered without delay.
