Pre-Employment Medical Assessments
Comprehensive fitness-for-work assessments at our clinics across Northern NSW and SE QLD. Single-visit testing. 24-hour report turnaround. Tailored to every role.
Why Optimum
Why Employers Choose Optimum for Medicals
24hr report turnaround
Guaranteed. Your report - with risk rating and recommendations - is returned within 24 hours of the appointment. No chasing, no delays.
Single visit
Every test completed in one appointment. No sending candidates to separate providers for hearing, vision, or functional testing. 45 to 90 minutes, done.
6 assessment locations
Clinics in Tweed Heads, Ballina, Casino, Grafton and Coffs Harbour, with Gold Coast employers served from Tweed Heads South, minutes from the border. Regional coverage that national providers cannot match with local consistency.
Role-specific testing
Every assessment is tailored to the physical demands of the specific role - not a generic template applied to every candidate regardless of position.
On-site available
For bulk bookings, we bring the assessment to your workplace. Ideal for onboarding multiple staff or remote worksites across the region.
10+ years in the region
Optimum has been operating across Northern NSW and SE QLD for over a decade. We are not a fly-in provider - we are embedded in the communities we service.
What's included
Comprehensive Fitness-for-Work Assessment
All assessments are conducted by qualified physiotherapists or exercise physiologists and customised to match the physical demands of the role.
Medical history
Questionnaire review and previous injury risk analysis
Musculoskeletal exam
Clinical examination, spinal assessment, joint range of motion
Cardiovascular
Blood pressure, pulse assessment, and urinalysis
Vision and hearing
Near, distance and colour vision plus audiometric screening
Lung function
Lung function assessment (full spirometry available)
Functional testing
Task-specific lifting assessment and grip strength testing
Body measurements
Anthropometrics and hernia identification
Report and risk rating
Written report with risk rating and recommendations within 24 hours
Optional add-ons: drug and alcohol testing · full spirometry · manual handling training · WorkCover preferred provider programs
Locations
Where to Get a Pre-Employment Medical
Tweed Heads
Shop 10A, 28 Corporation Circuit, Tweed Heads South
Ballina
Shop 2-3, 92 Tamar Street, Ballina
Casino
Shop 9, 63-69 Walker Street, Casino
Grafton
49 Queen Street, Grafton
Coffs Harbour
2/1 Duke Street, Coffs Harbour
Gold Coast
Assessed at our Tweed Heads South clinic, minutes from the border. Servicing Gold Coast, Coolangatta, Robina, Burleigh and Palm Beach employers.
On-site assessments
For larger volume bookings, we can conduct pre-employment medicals at your workplace. Ideal for employers onboarding multiple staff or in locations where travel to a clinic is not practical.
Industries we service
Pre-Employment Assessments for Every Sector
We conduct pre-employment medicals across a wide range of industries. Our assessments are tailored to the physical demands of each specific role - not one-size-fits-all.
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transport and logistics
- Mining
- Aged care
- Healthcare
- Local government
- Agriculture
- Retail
For candidates
If your employer has asked you to book a pre-employment medical, you can book directly by calling 1300 871 249 or booking online. You do not need to do much to prepare - just bring:
- Your glasses or contacts
- Any hearing aids
- Comfortable clothing
- A list of current medications
Want more detail? Read our guide to pre-employment medical assessments, or start with these articles from our assessment team:
FAQs
How long does a pre-employment medical take?
Most assessments take 45 to 90 minutes depending on the scope of testing. Everything is completed in a single visit.
How quickly will we receive the report?
Within 24 hours of the appointment. We guarantee this turnaround for all standard assessments.
Can you customise testing to our requirements?
Yes. We tailor every assessment to the specific role and your requirements. If you need specific tests (for example full spirometry, drug screening, or task-specific functional testing), let us know when requesting a quote.
What does the report include?
A risk rating, recommendations, and an assessment of the candidate’s ability to safely perform the role. The report focuses on fitness-for-work - it does not disclose the candidate’s full medical history to the employer.
Photos: Shixart1985 (CC BY 2.0); grip test: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Get a quote for pre-employment medicals
Tell us about the role, number of candidates, and any specific requirements. We will get back to you within 1 business day.