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Fast, thorough pre-employment medicals and fitness assessments in Melbourne at 1st Health Hub, open seven days. On-site pathology and drug testing are available, with streamlined booking so you are not left waiting. Book online today.
What We Do
What Does a Pre-Employment Medical Involve?
A pre-employment medical confirms you meet the health and fitness expectations of a role before you start. Your doctor reviews role-specific risks, takes a focused history, performs an examination, and arranges any extra checks your employer requests, such as pathology, drug screening, hearing, vision or functional testing. The aim is a fair, efficient assessment with clear documentation for you and your workplace.
Clinical examination and history
Structured review aligned with your job tasks, past medical issues, medications and safety requirements so nothing important is missed.
Role-based fitness assessment
Functional checks matched to physical demands such as lifting, climbing, kneeling or sustained activity, documented for your employer where required.
On-site pathology and drug testing
Blood collection and drug and alcohol screening where requested, coordinated in one visit when possible to save time before your start date.
Integrated care at 1st Health Hub
GPs, nursing and onsite collection services work together so referrals, paperwork and results move quickly without sending you all over town.
What Is a Pre-Employment Assessment?
It is an employer-directed health screen that records whether you can safely perform essential duties, sometimes with extra tests defined by legislation, industry standards or company policy. It is not a complete audit of every health issue, but it should highlight concerns that affect workplace safety.
At 1st Health Hub in Melbourne we prioritise punctual appointments, clear communication about what will happen in the visit, and prompt completion of forms your recruiter expects.
If we identify a condition that needs treatment before clearance, or specialist review is appropriate, we explain the next step openly so you can keep your employer informed.
Conditions We Support
Medical Clearance For Many Roles & Industries
Trades, construction and manual work
Assessments for physically demanding sites, plant operators and roles with heat, noise or ergonomic load, with paperwork matched to common contractor templates.
Transport, logistics and driving
Medical reviews supporting commercial licensing categories and employer driving policies, including vision, cardiometabolic risk and fitness to sit for long periods.
Safety-critical and regulated roles
Height work, confined spaces, rail or other environments that need documented fitness when exposure could affect many people.
Healthcare, aged care and community services
Screens that satisfy infection-control, immunisation and manual-handling expectations common in patient-facing positions.
Corporate and professional positions
Streamlined executive medicals or baseline health checks for desk-based staff with optional pathology tailored to company policy.
Employer-specific or statutory forms
Bring the paperwork supplied by HR or a recruitment partner so measurements, tests and sign-off match the checklist they require.
How It Works
Your Path to
Medical Clearance in 4 Steps
From booking to paperwork, this is how pre-employment medicals usually flow at 1st Health Hub.
Book with your paperwork
Book online. We are open seven days. Upload or bring the employer form, position description and any prior results so the doctor allocates enough time.
Clinical assessment
History, examination and baseline observations tailored to the role, with discussion of any concerns that might affect immediate clearance.
Tests and collections
Pathology, drug screening, spirometry, audiometry or other add-ons completed on-site when ordered, following informed consent.
Documentation and follow-up
Your report is completed according to the template supplied. If something needs a repeat visit or specialist letter, we outline timelines clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Pre-Employment Medicals at 1st Health Hub
Quick answers for candidates and employers before you attend.
Our team is happy to help. Use online booking or send a message and we will respond promptly.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring photo ID, glasses or hearing aids if you use them, a list of medications, and the full paperwork from your employer or recruiter including any confidentiality consent. Wear comfortable clothing if a functional assessment is scheduled.
How long will the medical take?
Most straightforward medicals fit within a single extended appointment, but complex forms or multiple tests can take longer. Tell us everything your job requires when you book so we quote the right duration.
Is drug and alcohol testing available on-site?
Yes, when your employer requests it and you provide informed consent, collections can usually be coordinated during the same visit subject to laboratory operating hours.
Can you complete my employer's specific form?
In most cases yes. Provide the latest version of their PDF or paper booklet at check-in so the doctor signs the exact sections and measurements they expect.
Do you offer on-site pathology and blood tests?
Yes. On-site pathology is available for panels commonly ordered in pre-employment screening, ordered by the assessing doctor according to clinical need and policy.
When will my employer receive the report?
Turnaround depends on test complexity and form processing. Simple assessments may be finalised quickly, while cultures or specialist reports take longer. Staff can advise typical timeframes at the end of your visit.
Are weekend appointments available?
Yes. 1st Health Hub is open seven days, which helps candidates on shift work book without taking a weekday off.
What if I need extra tests or specialist review?
Your doctor will explain whether further investigation is needed before signing clearance. We help arrange the next test or referral and update your employer only as authorised in the consent you provide.