Who you have to pre-screen
You must pre-screen for all executive positions covered by the Victorian Government public entity executive remuneration policy and all executive and non-executive positions in the Victorian Public Service.
This includes candidates:
- in your organisation
- in the Victorian Public Service
- in the public sector
- from outside the public sector.
Mandatory forms
Preferred candidates must complete a statutory declaration and consent form (DOCX 151KB).
If a candidate can’t use the statutory declaration, they can use the misconduct declaration form (DOCX 135KB).
Identity
| What you need to check | How to check this |
| Identity | 100-point identity check |
| Address history in past 5 years | Statutory declaration and provision of evidence |
Integrity
| What you need to check | How to check this |
| Confirmation of declaration of criminal history |
National Police Check International Police Check from country of prior residency Police checks are subject to the spent convictions disclosure scheme. |
| Conflicts of interest and personal associations |
Conflict of Interest and personal association declaration For executives and those with financial delegations, directorship search of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) database. |
| Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume content |
Reference checks Qualification checks through accredited institutions |
| Relevant misconduct or adverse conduct history |
Pre-employment misconduct screening – must be done for all executive and non-executive positions in the Victorian Public Service and all executive positions covered in the Victorian Government public entity executive remuneration policy Reference checks Ask referees if the candidate has been involved in any disciplinary matters. |
Credentials
| What you need to check | How to check this |
| Performance in prior roles |
Reference checks Confirm their dates of employment and ask if there were any performance issues. |
| Declared academic qualifications and professional memberships | Qualification checks through accredited institutions |
Role-dependent inherent requirements checks
| What you need to check | How to check this |
| Working with vulnerable clients |
Working with Children Check Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check Psychometric or aptitude testing |
| Access to and handling of sensitive or confidential information |
Confidentiality agreement Security clearance Psychometric or aptitude testing |
| Access to and use of specialist equipment and weapons |
Licensing and training check National Police Check for relevant offences |
| Oversight of or access to significant assets or resources |
National Police Check for relevant offences Psychometric or aptitude testing |
| Operation of a vehicle |
Driver licence check Check for traffic or vehicle offences with relevant road corporations, such as VicRoads or similar |
| Physical requirements | Medical check |
| Professional or other qualifications | Confirmation of qualification and currency with issuing entity and equivalency and recognition in the State of Victoria. |