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<p>Hiring outside the US can be complex. Laws and regulations related to background checks vary by country and are always evolving, while language and cultural nuances also add complexity.</p>
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<p>Hiring outside the US can be complex. Laws and regulations related to background checks vary by country and are always evolving, while language and cultural nuances also add complexity.</p>
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<p>Here’s what you need to know about the different types of screenings Checkr provides for people working in Australia, or those who are working elsewhere in the world and have a history of working or living in Australia.</p>
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<p>Here’s what you need to know about the different types of screenings Checkr provides for people working in Australia, or those who are working elsewhere in the world and have a history of working or living in Australia.</p>
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<p>A national level search in Australia that returns available criminal conviction records.</p>
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<p>A national level search in Australia that returns available criminal conviction records.</p>
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<p>Australian Federal Police</p>
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<p>Australian Federal Police</p>
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<ul><li>Last Name, First Name, Middle Name</li>
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<ul><li>Last Name, First Name, Middle Name</li>
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<li>Date of birth (DOB)</li>
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<li>Date of birth (DOB)</li>
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<li>Address</li>
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<li>Address</li>
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<li>Government ID Scan</li>
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<li>Government ID Scan</li>
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<li>Passport Scan</li>
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<li>Passport Scan</li>
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<li>Special Application form must be completed by the applicant and provided to Checkr</li>
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<li>Special Application form must be completed by the applicant and provided to Checkr</li>
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</ul><p>The Special Application Form requires the applicant to submit photo IDs based on the numerical value assigned to each ID.</p>
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</ul><p>The Special Application Form requires the applicant to submit photo IDs based on the numerical value assigned to each ID.</p>
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<p>On average 18 to 20 business days.</p>
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<p>On average 18 to 20 business days.</p>
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<h2>Order an Australia background check</h2>
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<h2>Order an Australia background check</h2>
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<p>The verification of academic status of any educational level such as high school, college and post grad. Information reported may include institution name, dates of attendance, graduation/conferred date, degree obtained, major, minor, honors, awards, and comments.</p>
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<p>The verification of academic status of any educational level such as high school, college and post grad. Information reported may include institution name, dates of attendance, graduation/conferred date, degree obtained, major, minor, honors, awards, and comments.</p>
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<p>The searches are conducted through the specified education institution requested.</p>
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<p>The searches are conducted through the specified education institution requested.</p>
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<h2>Information requirements</h2>
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<h2>Information requirements</h2>
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<ul><li>Applicant’s Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name</li>
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<ul><li>Applicant’s Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name</li>
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<li>Institution Name</li>
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<li>Institution Name</li>
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<li>Institution Address</li>
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<li>Institution Address</li>
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<li>Institution Telephone Number (Include Point of Contact)</li>
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<li>Institution Telephone Number (Include Point of Contact)</li>
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<li>Dates of Attendance</li>
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<li>Dates of Attendance</li>
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<li>Graduation/Conferred Date</li>
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<li>Graduation/Conferred Date</li>
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<li>Degree Type</li>
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<li>Degree Type</li>
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<li>Major</li>
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<li>Major</li>
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<li>Minor</li>
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<li>Minor</li>
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<li>Copy of degree.</li>
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<li>Copy of degree.</li>
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<li>Authorization form</li>
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<li>Authorization form</li>
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</ul><p>Some institutions may require additional documentation. Upon request from the institution, Checkr will notify you of any additional requirements.</p>
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</ul><p>Some institutions may require additional documentation. Upon request from the institution, Checkr will notify you of any additional requirements.</p>
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<p>On average 6 to 8 days. Some verifications may take longer to complete depending on the cooperation with the institutions being verified.</p>
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<p>On average 6 to 8 days. Some verifications may take longer to complete depending on the cooperation with the institutions being verified.</p>
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<p>Verification of previous employment history to confirm work experience. In Australia, an employment verification check may include such information as the employer's name, dates of employment, position/title, and/or reason for leaving. Salary information will be provided if available for disclosure by the source.</p>
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<p>Verification of previous employment history to confirm work experience. In Australia, an employment verification check may include such information as the employer's name, dates of employment, position/title, and/or reason for leaving. Salary information will be provided if available for disclosure by the source.</p>
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<p>Government agencies and employers across the country. In some countries, the records of former employees are not kept in a searchable form and contacting the supervisor or manager is normal practice.</p>
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<p>Government agencies and employers across the country. In some countries, the records of former employees are not kept in a searchable form and contacting the supervisor or manager is normal practice.</p>
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<ul><li>Applicant’s Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name</li>
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<ul><li>Applicant’s Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name</li>
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<li>Date of birth (DOB)</li>
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<li>Date of birth (DOB)</li>
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<li>Employer’s Name</li>
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<li>Employer’s Name</li>
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<li>Employer’s Address</li>
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<li>Employer’s Address</li>
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<li>Employer’s Telephone Number</li>
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<li>Employer’s Telephone Number</li>
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<li>Dates of Employment</li>
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<li>Dates of Employment</li>
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<li>Position/Title</li>
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<li>Position/Title</li>
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<li>Reason for Leaving</li>
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<li>Reason for Leaving</li>
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<li>Authorization form</li>
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<li>Authorization form</li>
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</ul><p>Some employers may have unique processes for providing verifications that may include special authorization forms, experience letters, employment reference letters, etc. These additional requirements will be communicated at the time of ordering if the need for additional information arises with a specific employer.</p>
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</ul><p>Some employers may have unique processes for providing verifications that may include special authorization forms, experience letters, employment reference letters, etc. These additional requirements will be communicated at the time of ordering if the need for additional information arises with a specific employer.</p>
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<p>On average 6 to 8 days. Some verifications may take longer to complete depending on the cooperation with the institutions being verified.</p>
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<p>On average 6 to 8 days. Some verifications may take longer to complete depending on the cooperation with the institutions being verified.</p>
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<p>The Global Watchlist Search product provides a thorough search of multiple National and International repositories and government watchlists. The search consists of thousands of databases, many of which are updated daily to provide more up-to-date coverage.</p>
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<p>The Global Watchlist Search product provides a thorough search of multiple National and International repositories and government watchlists. The search consists of thousands of databases, many of which are updated daily to provide more up-to-date coverage.</p>
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<p>The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), FBI Most Wanted (incl. Terrorists), FBI Seeking Information, FBI Hijack Suspects, Politically Exposed Persons, governmental lists, sanctions, enforcements and warnings from over 500 agencies, criminal courts, & news sources from around the world.</p>
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<p>The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), FBI Most Wanted (incl. Terrorists), FBI Seeking Information, FBI Hijack Suspects, Politically Exposed Persons, governmental lists, sanctions, enforcements and warnings from over 500 agencies, criminal courts, & news sources from around the world.</p>
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<ul><li>Last name</li>
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<ul><li>Last name</li>
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<li>First name</li>
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<li>First name</li>
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<li>Date of birth (DOB)</li>
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<li>Date of birth (DOB)</li>
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<li>Authorization form</li>
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<li>Authorization form</li>
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</ul><p>On average 2 days. Verifications will be closed, as Unable to Verify, after 15 business days of unsuccessful attempts.</p>
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</ul><p>On average 2 days. Verifications will be closed, as Unable to Verify, after 15 business days of unsuccessful attempts.</p>
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<p>This guide is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, and we encourage you to seek your own independent counsel when evaluating these services. Importantly, the specific screenings offered by Checkr do not guarantee an organization’s legal rights to request or use them. Several factors, including the residency and location of your organization and your candidates, may implicate additional data privacy and employment laws.</p>
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<p>This guide is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, and we encourage you to seek your own independent counsel when evaluating these services. Importantly, the specific screenings offered by Checkr do not guarantee an organization’s legal rights to request or use them. Several factors, including the residency and location of your organization and your candidates, may implicate additional data privacy and employment laws.</p>