Pre Employement Medical
Our pre-employment medicals are conducted in line with Australian occupational health guidelines and industry standards. We deliver accurate, confidential, and timely medical reports to assist employers in making informed hiring decisions while ensuring candidates are assessed fairly and professionally.
At Gordon Family Practice, we provide comprehensive pre-employment medical assessments to help employers ensure that prospective employees are medically fit to safely perform the inherent requirements of their role. These assessments support workplace safety, reduce injury risk, and promote long-term employee wellbeing.
Comprehensive Medical Assessment
A pre-employment medical assessment evaluates whether a candidate is physically and medically capable of performing job-specific tasks. Each assessment is tailored to the inherent requirements of the role.
Functional & Occupational Testing
For physically demanding roles, functional assessments help determine the candidate’s capacity to safely perform workplace duties.
Drug, Alcohol & Pathology Screening
Depending on employer requirements and industry regulations, additional screening may be conducted to ensure workplace safety compliance.
Workplace Compliance
We provide clear, professional medical reports aligned with workplace health and safety regulations while maintaining candidate confidentiality.
What is a pre-employment medical?
A pre-employment medical is a health assessment conducted before starting a new job to ensure the candidate is medically fit to perform the role safely.
What does a pre-employment medical include?
It typically includes medical history review, physical examination, and may include functional testing, drug and alcohol screening, hearing tests, or lung function tests depending on job requirements.
Are pre-employment medicals mandatory?
They are not mandatory for all roles but are commonly required for safety-critical, physically demanding, or regulated industries.
How long does a pre-employment medical take?
Most assessments take between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the tests required.
Is the medical information confidential?
Yes. All medical information is handled confidentially and shared with employers only in accordance with consent and workplace health regulations.
Can a medical condition affect employment?
The purpose of the assessment is to determine fitness for work, not to discriminate. If a condition is identified, recommendations may be made to support safe employment.
How soon are results provided?
Reports are typically provided promptly after completion of the assessment, depending on additional testing requirements.
