Pre-employment Medical in Point Cook

Why employers ask for one

Roles with physical demands, safety-critical tasks or exposure to particular hazards often need a medical before you start. The aim is to match your health to the job, identify adjustments that would help and record a starting point for your health at work.

What pre-employment medicals in Point Cook can include

What is checked depends on the employer’s request. Components can include:

• a health and work history questionnaire
• blood pressure, height and weight
• a vision check
• an examination of movement and strength relevant to the role
• other checks the employer specifies

If the employer asks for blood tests, pathology collection is available onsite. If the form lists a test the clinic does not provide, the GP will explain where to have it done.

How to prepare

Mention the type of medical when you book, and bring:

• the employer’s form, letter or instructions, including who receives the results
• photo ID
• glasses or contact lenses if you wear them
• a list of your medicines
• details of past injuries, surgery or ongoing conditions, and any specialist letters

Honest answers and what gets reported

A medical relies on accurate answers. The report generally describes your capacity against the requirements of the role and may suggest adjustments, such as equipment or changes to duties. The hiring decision rests with the employer, not the doctor. The GP will explain what information is going to the employer before anything is sent.

Vaccinations some jobs need

Work with livestock, animal products or in meat processing can call for Q fever vaccination. The Australian Immunisation Handbook recommends both a blood test and a skin test before vaccination, and the skin test is read seven days later. Vaccination goes ahead only when screening shows no previous exposure. The fees table lists Q Fever Immunisation at a total fee of $150, and the Q fever vaccine page has more detail. Some health care and childcare roles have their own vaccination requirements, so check what your employer needs.

Jobs that involve driving

Driving a truck, bus or passenger vehicle brings commercial driving standards into play. See commercial driver medicals for how those are assessed.

If something turns up

Sometimes a medical picks up something that needs attention, such as raised blood pressure. The GP will suggest a separate appointment so it can be looked after for your own sake, apart from the job. Reports for insurers or other purposes are covered under medical reports.

Common questions