Pre-employment medicals
Pre-employment medicals assess whether a candidate is physically and medically fit to safely perform the requirements of a specific role. These assessments help reduce workplace risk and support informed hiring decisions.
What to expect during your appointment
A pre-employment health check usually begins with a short medical history discussion followed by the required medical assessments specified by the employer.
Appointments ensure that each assessment is conducted in a professional and confidential setting. If additional information is required, the doctor may discuss this with the candidate during the consultation.
The results of the pre-employment medical test are generally provided directly to the requesting employer in accordance with workplace and privacy requirements.
The need for pre-employment medical checks
Pre-employment medical assessments may vary depending on the role, industry requirements and workplace policies. The doctors consulting at ANMH conduct evaluations based on the physical demands of the position and the information provided by the employer. These assessments help determine whether a candidate can safely perform the duties required for the role.
Industries that commonly require pre-employment medicals include:
- Public passenger drivers (e.g. taxis, Uber)
- Commercial truck drivers (medium rigid, heavy rigid, heavy combination or multiple combination vehicles licenses)
- Aviation
- Rail (Category 1–3 assessments under the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers)
- Mining and high-risk sectors
Medical assessments available on-site
- Drug and alcohol screening (including supervised urine collection)
- Standard health checks (blood pressure, body mass index, urinalysis)
- Vision testing (including ISHIHARA colour test)
- ECG
- Audiometry
- Functional capacity assessments
Allied health services available on-site include:
- Spirometry (lung function testing)
- Musculoskeletal assessments (strength and range of motion)
Book a pre-employment medical
To arrange a pre-employment medical or workplace assessment, call our friendly reception team on (03) 9393 3900 or book online now. We’re here to help you build a safer, healthier workplace.
Pre-employment medicals
Frequently asked questions
In most cases, the employer requesting the assessment will arrange the appointment or provide instructions for booking the pre-employment medical test.
Candidates are usually asked to bring photo identification and any paperwork provided by their employer outlining the required assessments.
Yes. The doctor may explain the assessments being performed and discuss any relevant findings during the appointment.
Assessment outcomes are typically sent to the employer who requested the pre-employment health check, in line with workplace and privacy requirements.
