Police Check

Requirement for a Police Check

Catholic Homes is required by legislation and its duty of care to require all personnel have a mandatory National Police Check screening at least every three (3) years. Any paid staff, volunteers or contractors who do not have a current National Police Check clearance are not able to take up employment, or to continue working at Catholic Homes, unless they are supervised continuously while involved in any capacity at our services.

National Police Certificate

Candidates are asked to bring to an interview for a position a valid National Police Certificate (dated within the last 3 years). If the candidate is unable to supply this, they will be asked to complete a National Criminal History Record Check and provide 100 points of identification, and a pro-forma Statutory Declaration if applicable.

Police Check Application Form

Statutory Declaration for Police Check (if applicable )

Suitability for Employment

Catholic Homes is required by law to not employ persons with specific criminal convictions. Any other offences will be assessed on a case-by-case basis having regard to the nature of the offence, our duty of care, natural justice and anti-discrimination principles.

Information Privacy

Catholic Homes retains copies of police certificates for employed personnel in accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988. This information is destroyed if the applicant is not subsequently employed or retained.