Elmwood Medical Centre is a leading provider of comprehensive Premedicals (Pre-Employment Medical Examinations) across Wodonga, Albury, and the wider Border region. We support local businesses, national corporations, recruitment agencies, and job seekers with thorough, accredited occupational health assessments tailored to the physical demands of every industry.
A pre-employment medical examination ensures that a prospective worker is medically fit to perform the inherent duties of a role safely—protecting both the employee’s wellbeing and the employer from avoidable workplace injury, workers’ compensation claims, and productivity loss.
For Employers & HR
- Rapid report delivery direct to your inbox within 24–48 hours
- Customized packages matched to job descriptions & risk profiles
- Legally sound fitness-for-duty determinations
- Centralized corporate invoicing & account management
For Candidates & Workers
- Flexible appointment slots in modern clinic facilities
- Respectful, thorough, and clear assessments
- All tests (hearing, vision, drug screen) completed in one visit
- Clear baseline health insights for long-term occupational safety
What Does a Premedical Assessment Include?
Depending on your company’s requirements or the candidate’s industry, our pre-employment medical examinations can incorporate any combination of the following clinical tests:
1. Full Clinical Health & Medical History Review
Thorough questionnaire review, vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, BMI), cardiovascular screening, respiratory examination, abdominal palpation, and neurological baseline checks.
2. Musculoskeletal & Functional Capacity Assessment
Range of motion assessment for spine, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles. Squat, lift, and grip strength testing to verify ability to perform manual handling tasks without injury risk.
3. Instant & Laboratory Drug and Alcohol Screening
Compliant with Australian Standards AS/NZS 4308:2008. Instant urine dip drug screening with immediate preliminary results, breath alcohol testing (BAC), and NATA-accredited laboratory confirmatory testing when required.
4. Audiometric Testing (Hearing Screening)
Pure-tone air conduction audiometry in a sound-controlled environment meeting AS/NZS 1269.1 standards to establish an accurate auditory baseline for noisy workplace environments.
5. Spirometry (Lung Function Testing)
Pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry to test forced vital capacity (FVC) and expiratory volume (FEV1), essential for workers exposed to silica, dust, chemical vapours, or wearing respiratory PPE.
6. Vision Testing (Acuity & Ishihara Colour Vision)
Near, distant, and peripheral visual acuity (Snellen chart) with and without corrective lenses, plus Ishihara 24/38 plate colour blindness screening for drivers and machinery operators.
7. Commercial Driver & Heavy Vehicle Medicals (Austroads)
Medical fitness assessments adhering to the national Assessing Fitness to Drive guidelines for commercial vehicle, heavy combination (HC/MC), bus, and dangerous goods drivers.
Industries We Regularly Support
Located in the major regional transport and industrial hub of Wodonga-Albury, Elmwood Medical Centre conducts premedicals for a wide spectrum of sectors, including:
- Transport, Logistics & Freight: Truck drivers, forklift operators, warehouse pickers.
- Manufacturing, Food Processing & Packaging: Abattoirs, assembly workers, packaging lines.
- Construction & Civil Infrastructure: Heavy machinery operators, tradespeople, road crews.
- Mining & Resources: Surface and underground fitness certifications.
- Local Government & Public Sector: Municipal councils, parks and gardens staff.
- Healthcare, Aged Care & Disability: Nurses, care workers, physical support personnel.
Information for Candidates: How to Prepare
To ensure your pre-employment assessment runs smoothly and results are delivered on time, please bring the following to your appointment:
- Government Photo ID: Australian Driver Licence, Passport, or Proof of Age Card.
- Prescription Eyewear: Bring your glasses or contacts if you wear them for reading or driving.
- Medication List: Written list of all current prescription and over-the-counter medications.
- Employer Documentation: Any specific medical forms, position descriptions, or paperwork provided by your hiring company.
- Comfortable Clothing: Wear loose clothing and suitable footwear (e.g. runners) for the musculoskeletal range-of-motion test.
- Hydration: Drink plenty of water before attending if a urine drug screen is part of your medical.
Ready to Book or Need an Employer Account?
Whether you are an individual candidate completing your onboarding medical, or an HR manager seeking a reliable regional occupational healthcare partner, Elmwood Medical Centre is here to assist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Premedicals at Elmwood Medical Centre.
A standard pre-employment medical typically takes between 30 and 45 minutes. If specialized testing such as audiometry (hearing test), spirometry (lung function), or instant drug screening is included, please allow 45 to 60 minutes in total.
Our general turnaround is fast—most completed medical fitness certificates and reports are signed off and emailed securely to the employer within 24 to 48 hours of assessment completion. Urgent same-day processing can also be arranged by prior agreement.
Yes, absolutely. Many companies, recruitment agencies, and Tier-1 contractors have tailored paperwork. Employers or candidates can email their specific assessment form to us prior to the appointment at [email protected], and our doctors will complete it exactly to specifications.
Under Australian Medicare guidelines, employment-related medical examinations and assessments required for obtaining or maintaining employment are not rebatable by Medicare. Fees are typically invoiced directly to the employer or paid by the candidate at the time of consultation.
Setting up an employer account is quick and simple. Call our practice reception on (02) 6056 2011 or email [email protected] with your company details. We will set up your billing profile so you can send candidates in seamlessly with direct company invoicing.