WA employment screening
Criminal History Checks for Employment in Western Australia
Looking for a police check for employment in Western Australia? The check your employer needs may be a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC). Eligible applicants can complete this process online through AuthNTick, including when preparing to travel to WA for work.
Preparing for a WA roster or interstate move
If you are starting a rostered role in Western Australia while living elsewhere, confirm the work location and position with the employer. Record your residential history accurately instead of using the worksite as a substitute for your home address. Check the requested screening early enough to resolve questions before travel.
When a WA request says “national police clearance”
Employers may use “police clearance” or “national police clearance” in onboarding instructions. These phrases alone do not establish which provider or result they will accept. Ask whether an NCCHC meets the requirement, especially if the instructions name a WA Police certificate. AuthNTick’s product remains an NCCHC.
Managing screening before mobilisation
WA employers can invite candidates, monitor outstanding applications and review authorised results through the platform. Include the role and workplace in candidate instructions and plan for checks that need further review. An upcoming mobilisation date does not guarantee that a result will be ready.
Explore the employer screening platform for candidate management, or request an organisation quote.
Complete Your Criminal History Check Online in Western Australia
The application follows the same NCCHC workflow across Australia. AuthNTick is not a government department or a state or territory police agency.
How the Online Application Works
- Start your application or open your employer’s invitation.
- Enter the purpose, names, personal details and residential address history requested.
- Complete the identity document and identity photo steps.
- Read the declaration and provide informed consent.
- Review your information and submit the application.
- Track progress through your account and review the result when available to you.
Processing times vary and further review can be needed. For identity requirements, result terminology and timing, read our Australia-wide employment NCCHC guide.
NCCHC vs AFP Police Check
These are different products. The required check depends on its purpose and the instructions of the organisation requesting it. Confirm those instructions before choosing a workflow.
Read about the AFP Police Check if your request specifies that product.
Frequently asked questions
Is a WA employment check limited to Western Australian records?
No. An NCCHC uses the nationally coordinated service. Living or working in WA does not restrict the check to information from that state.
Can I complete a criminal history check online in Western Australia?
Eligible applicants can complete an NCCHC application online through AuthNTick. Start an application or follow your employer’s invitation, then complete the required information, identity verification and consent.
Is a criminal history check for WA employment Australia-wide?
An NCCHC is nationally coordinated rather than restricted to the state or territory of your job. The information released depends on the check purpose and applicable information-release rules.
What should I do if the employer requests a National Police Certificate?
Confirm the exact product and issuing agency required before applying. AuthNTick’s employment product is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check; do not assume a request for a named police certificate means the same thing.
Start employment screening in WA
Confirm the check your employer requires, then complete your NCCHC application online.