Pre-Employment Screening for Construction & Infrastructure | Rapid Screening
Construction & Infrastructure Screening

Screening built for
the people who build Australia

Police checks, VEVO right to work, employment references and qualification verification — all in one platform. Built for the growing compliance demands of construction, infrastructure and the subcontractor workforce.

Construction site workers
Police Checks
VEVO Right to Work
Employment References
Subcontractor Screening
ACICAccredited & fully compliant
100%Onshore Australian data & operations
12hrsAverage check turnaround time

Growing Subcontractor Obligations

Head contractors on major projects are increasingly required to verify police checks and right to work for all subcontractors — not just direct employees.

VEVO Right to Work Compliance

Construction relies heavily on a mixed workforce including visa holders. VEVO checks are mandatory to confirm work rights before anyone steps on site.

Government & Infrastructure Projects

Federal and state government contracts increasingly mandate police checks and security clearances for all workers on publicly funded infrastructure projects.

How We Help
The compliance headaches construction firms face — solved

Construction and infrastructure businesses are managing more compliance obligations than ever — across direct employees, subcontractors and labour hire. We make the whole process fast and airtight.

Subcontractors slipping through without checks

When you’re managing dozens of subbies across multiple sites, it’s easy for checks to fall through the gaps — especially when the pressure is on to get boots on the ground.

Bulk screening ready

Right to work not verified before site start

With a diverse workforce including visa holders across many nationalities, a missed VEVO check is a compliance risk that can hold up a project or trigger an immigration audit.

VEVO verified fast

Delays holding up project mobilisation

When a crew is due on site Monday and checks haven’t come back, the whole project timeline is at risk. Slow turnarounds cost real money in construction.

98% back in 12 hrs

No documented trail for principal contractors

Head contractors on government and large commercial projects need to demonstrate their full supply chain has been screened — and that requires documented evidence, not just a verbal.

Full audit trail
Construction workforce
Heads up
Subcontractor screening requirements are tightening across government and commercial projects Australia-wide.
🏗️ Built for the construction supply chain

Screen your whole workforce — employees and subcontractors alike

Most screening platforms are built for white-collar office hiring. Ours handles the realities of construction — bulk invitations for site crews, fast VEVO verification for a mixed workforce, and audit-ready records for your principal contractor obligations — all from one dashboard.

Bulk screening for large crews

Send screening invitations to dozens of workers at once — ideal for project mobilisation, seasonal workforce ramp-ups and large subcontractor intakes.

VEVO integrated — fast & accurate

Directly integrated with the Department of Home Affairs VEVO system. Right to work confirmed for any visa type, any nationality — results in minutes.

Audit trail for head contractor compliance

Every check result stored and accessible. Demonstrate to your principal that every subcontractor in your supply chain has been screened — instantly, whenever asked.

Check Types
Every check the sector requires

Select your workforce type to see the most relevant checks for your project or organisation.

01

National Criminal History Check

ACIC-accredited police check — increasingly required for direct employees and subcontractors on commercial and government construction projects.

Core requirement
02

VEVO Right to Work Check

Direct integration with the Department of Home Affairs. Confirms work rights for Australian citizens, PRs and all visa types — results in minutes.

Core requirement
03

Employment Reference Check

Automated reference verification — candidates self-nominate referees and the process runs without manual follow-up from your team.

Automated
04

Employment History Verification

Verify previous roles, tenure and project experience — particularly important for supervisors, site managers and safety-critical roles.

05

Qualification & Licence Verification

Confirm trade licences, certifications and safety tickets are genuine and current — including White Card, Working at Heights and High Risk Work licences.

06

Identity Verification

Confirm candidate identity matches submitted documents — important for a workforce where multiple people may share names or documentation.

01

National Criminal History Check

Required for direct employees on most commercial, government and residential projects above a certain value or risk threshold.

Core requirement
02

VEVO Right to Work

Mandatory before any employee commences work. Particularly critical for construction which employs large numbers of working holiday and skilled visa holders.

Mandatory
03

Qualification & Licence Verification

White Card, trade licences, high-risk work licences — confirmed genuine and current before anyone steps on site.

04

Employment Reference Check

Confirm previous employer experience and site conduct — important for supervisors, forepersons and roles with safety responsibilities.

01

National Criminal History Check

Head contractors are increasingly requiring all subcontractors to hold current police checks before accessing site — we make bulk screening simple.

Increasingly mandated
02

VEVO Right to Work

Subcontractor workforces often include significant numbers of visa holders. Head contractor liability requires every worker’s right to work to be confirmed.

Head contractor liability
03

Bulk Screening Invitations

Send screening invitations to entire subcontractor crews at once — our platform handles volume without adding complexity to your onboarding process.

Rapid Screening advantage
04

Licence & Safety Ticket Verification

Confirm trade licences and safety tickets across your subcontractor supply chain — White Card, scaffolding, electrical, plumbing and more.

01

National Criminal History Check

Mandatory for all workers on federally and state-funded infrastructure projects. Non-compliance can result in removal from site and contract penalties.

Contractually required
02

VEVO Right to Work

Government contracts require documented right to work confirmation for every worker — citizen, permanent resident and visa holder alike.

Contractually required
03

Audit-Ready Compliance Records

Every check result stored with timestamps and documentation — ready to produce for principal contractor audits, government compliance reviews or site access verifications.

Rapid Screening advantage
04

Identity Verification

Government projects often require formal identity verification of all workers — particularly for sites with security or access-controlled zones.

01

National Criminal History Check

Starting a new role or project? Order your police check online — results back within 24–48 hours and accepted across all major construction employers.

Most requested
02

VEVO Right to Work Confirmation

Need to prove your right to work before a site start? We provide documented VEVO confirmation accepted by head contractors and labour hire firms.

Fast turnaround
03

Licence Verification

Get your trade licences and safety tickets verified upfront — ready to provide to any contractor, labour hire firm or project manager on request.

04

Employment Reference Check

Nominate your referees online and get your references checked quickly — no chasing, no phone tag, results sent directly to your potential employer.

Who We Serve
Across the full construction & infrastructure sector

From small residential builders to national infrastructure contractors and the subcontractor supply chains that support them.

Commercial & Residential Builders

Head contractors, volume home builders and commercial construction firms managing direct employees and subcontractor supply chains.

Infrastructure & Civil

Roads, rail, utilities and major infrastructure projects — government-contracted and commercial civil construction at all scales.

Trade & Subcontractors

Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concreting, carpentry and other trade businesses providing services across multiple sites and projects.

Labour Hire & Workforce Providers

Construction labour hire agencies, workforce management firms and on-hire providers supplying workers to project sites.

Government & Public Infrastructure

State and federal government infrastructure projects, public works departments and councils with mandatory screening requirements.

Resources & Mining

Mining, oil and gas, and resources sector construction projects — remote, FIFO and site-based workforces with strict access requirements.

Compliance requirements are rising

Major project contracts across government and commercial construction are increasingly mandating screening for all workers — not just direct hires. The expectation is spreading down the supply chain.

Mixed workforce = more VEVO checks

Construction employs one of the most diverse visa workforces of any Australian industry. Every worker on site needs confirmed right to work — and the head contractor carries liability if they don’t.

Project timelines don’t wait

In construction, a delayed check is a delayed start. Our 12-hour turnaround means your crew is cleared and on site when the project calls for them — not days later.

How It Works
Screened and on site — fast
1

Set up your account

Register online in minutes. Configure your standard screening package — police check, VEVO, references — and save it as your default for all new starters, site workers and subbies.

2

Invite workers individually or in bulk

Send a single invitation or blast an entire crew at once. Workers complete everything online from any device — no paperwork, no printing, no office visit required.

3

We manage the process

Automated reminders keep workers moving. If anyone gets stuck on their police check application, our Australian-based team steps in — including calls to guide them through it.

4

Cleared, documented and ready for site

All results in your dashboard with a full audit trail. Show your principal contractor, government client or project manager that everyone is screened — instantly, on demand.

Construction project
Why Rapid Screening
Built for the pace and scale of construction

Construction doesn’t slow down for compliance. Here’s why builders, contractors and labour hire firms choose us to manage their workforce screening.

Construction compliance

ACIC Accredited & VEVO Integrated

Fully accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and integrated with the Department of Home Affairs VEVO system for instant right to work verification.

Built for Volume & Bulk

Designed for the reality of construction hiring — send bulk invitations to entire site crews, manage multiple projects simultaneously and track every worker from one dashboard.

100% Onshore Operations

All data stored in Australia. No offshore processing — important for projects with government security requirements or data sovereignty obligations under contract.

Dedicated Account Manager

One Australian-based contact who knows your projects and your compliance obligations. Direct line when something needs sorting before a Monday site start.

Personal candidate support — included

Construction workers — particularly those new to Australia or unfamiliar with the online process — often struggle with police check applications. Our NSW-based team member guides them personally, including direct calls if needed. Workers get cleared faster, and your project timeline stays intact.

FAQ
Common questions from construction & infrastructure businesses
Yes — and this is one of the key reasons construction businesses come to us. You can invite subcontractors to complete their own checks through your account. Results are stored in your dashboard with a full audit trail, so you can demonstrate to your principal contractor that your entire supply chain has been screened.
You can send screening invitations to any number of workers simultaneously from your dashboard. Workers receive a link and complete their checks online from any device — no need to come into an office. Results land in your account as they’re completed, so you can track progress across the whole crew in real time.
VEVO checks are returned almost instantly — typically within minutes of a complete application being submitted. We’re directly integrated with the Department of Home Affairs VEVO system, so there’s no manual processing. Results are stored in your account with the date and time of verification.
Yes. Every check result is stored in your account with a full audit trail — dates, check types and outcomes. You can produce a compliance report at any time showing which workers have been screened and when, suitable for head contractor audits, government compliance reviews or project-specific requirements.
Yes. Our VEVO integration covers all visa types — working holiday makers, skilled visas, temporary work visas and more. The check confirms the specific work rights attached to each visa, including any conditions or restrictions, so you know exactly what each worker is permitted to do.
No. There’s no minimum volume and no lock-in contract. Construction is seasonal and project-driven — we understand your screening volume fluctuates. Pricing is structured around what you actually use, and your account manager will work with you to find the right structure for how your business hires.
Get Started

Get your workforce screened and on site — fast

Whether you’re a head contractor managing subcontractor compliance, a labour hire firm onboarding site crews, or an individual needing checks for a new project — we make the process fast, airtight and audit-ready. Speak to our General Manager about how we work with construction businesses specifically.

Rapid Screening is fully accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) and integrated with the Department of Home Affairs VEVO system. All operations, team and data are onshore in Australia. Compliant with the Australian Privacy Principles. ABN: 63 612 155 987

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