Health assessments for Safer, Compliant Hiring
Pre-employment medicals ensure candidates are fit for specific roles, minimising injury risks and supporting long-term workforce health in line with Australian WHS standards. Happy Health tailors these assessments to your industry and workplace needs, delivered on-site or in-clinic for efficiency.
Our health screening vans and visiting health professionals perform pre-employment medical tests in our Happy Health clinics.
Benefits for you and your employees
- Select more suitable candidates for demanding roles
- Make informed decisions on site placements and adjustments
- Enhance overall workforce health and wellbeing
- Reduce injuries, downtime, and workers’ compensation claims
- Provide clinician referrals for early health interventions
- Meet legislative compliance requirements seamlessly
Standard tests included
- Comprehensive medical history review and questionnaire
- Physical examination (vital signs, BMI, range of motion)
- Vision and hearing (audiometry) assessments
- Lung function (spirometry) testing
- Musculoskeletal and joint evaluations
- Optional: Drug/alcohol screening, chest X-ray, blood tests
Pre-employment and pre-placement medical testing process
- Questionnaire: Candidates complete a detailed health history form covering injuries, conditions, medications, and lifestyle.
- Health Assessment: Registered practitioners conduct exams tailored to job demands (e.g., lifting tests for manual roles).
- Reporting: Confidential results with clear fitness-for-duty recommendations, shared securely with employers.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about our pre-employment medical tests.
Who pays for pre-employment medicals?
Pre-employment medical tests are only eligible for Medicare benefits if the individual being tested is currently unemployed. Otherwise, as the requesting employer, you’re generally responsible for payment. However, these tests are cost-effective and an invaluable investment. They can minimise the risk of hiring a worker who is unable to perform the duties at hand safely and efficiently.
How long is a pre-employment medical assessment?
Depending on the role and your company and industry requirements, our assessment process can take between 1-2 hours. To confirm the exact duration, please get in touch with our team.
When will the health report be available?
We deliver detailed, quality-assured reports in just 2 days. If you’re under pressure to secure a hire, we also offer a fast-tracked reporting service that delivers findings within 24 hours. As soon as the medical is complete, we send you the initial results while we conduct a secondary appraisal to confirm the findings.
Why conduct pre-employment medicals?
Pre-employment medical identifies fitness for role-specific demands, prevents mismatches, and reduces future claims while promoting safety.
Are pre-employment medicals legally required?
Pre-employment medicals are not always mandatory, but essential for high-risk roles under WHS duty of care to assess inherent requirements.
What jobs typically need pre-placement medicals?
Manual handling, construction, mining, healthcare—any with physical, sensory, or safety-critical elements.
Is information kept confidential?
Yes—results shared only as needed for placement, per privacy laws.
