Can I put multiple roles or companies in the purpose of my police check?

You cannot list multiple roles, organisations or industries on the purpose of your application. A police check can only be completed for one job/role and company/industry. This is because the purpose listed on your application is considered when determining what information is disclosed in your results.

The federal government regulator provides more context on this below:

A check is not suitable for reuse for multiple purposes. For example, a check conducted for the purpose of becoming a volunteer netball coach cannot be used later to apply for a job as an administration officer. This is because the purpose identified on the check application may be used to determine what (if any) police information is released, based on the various state and territory spent convictions legislation and information release policies that apply.

Additionally, a check is considered a ‘point in time’ check. This means an applicant can receive a no disclosable court outcome (NDCO) result one day, and then be charged or convicted of a crime the following day. Charges or convictions that occur after the check result has been issued are not captured on the applicant’s existing check, deeming the result unsuitable for reuse.