Safework Health Adelaide clinic provides a wide range of pre-employment medical services.;

Pre-Employment Medical Adelaide

Safework Health, a trusted name in workplace safety, offers comprehensive pre-employment medical services at our modern clinic at Adelaide Airport.

Our highly experienced team delivers swift and precise results, personalised assessments, and flexible scheduling options. Appointments are hassle-free, with the convenience of same-day availability.

We can deliver a high volume of pre-employment medicals, particularly for contractors aiming to swiftly mobilise resources.

Besides pre-employment medicals, we also offer a range of occupational health services including:

drug and alcohol testing (on-site and in-clinic)
laboratory screening
drug and alcohol courses
policy development
health monitoring
drug test kits.

Pre-Employment Medicals in Adelaide – Clinic Location and Turnaround

Safework Health’s pre-employment medical clinic in Adelaide is located at Export Park, Adelaide Airport – one of the city’s most accessible commercial locations. Workers and employers from across the metro area can reach it without passing through the CBD, with free parking available on-site via Comley Street.

It’s convenient for workers travelling from the northern manufacturing corridor through Elizabeth and Salisbury, the western suburbs, the southern industrial areas around Lonsdale, and Port Adelaide.

For employers managing workers across Greater Adelaide, regional South Australia, or remote sites such as Olympic Dam at Roxby Downs, on-site pre-employment medicals can be arranged. Our assessors travel to your facility or workplace, keeping workers off the job for as little time as possible.

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Report Turnaround

Pre-employment medical reports are typically returned within 12 hours of the completed assessment. For defence, manufacturing, and resources mobilisations where placement timelines are tight, same-day reporting can often be arranged.

Call (08) 8355 9400 or email [email protected] before booking if turnaround time is urgent.

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Pre-Employment Medical Services

Safework Health offers a wide range of pre-employment medical services for a variety of industries.

Driver Medicals
AMSA Medicals
CASA Medicals
Rail Medicals (Cat 3)
OGUK Medicals
Fit For Work Assessment
Fit For Duty Assessment
Health Surveillance (Asbestos, Silica)

What’s Included in a Pre-Employment Medical Test in Adelaide

The components of a pre-employment medical test in Adelaide depend on the role, the industry, and the requirements of your employer or regulator. Our team confirms which components apply before your appointment so the right assessments are scheduled from the start.

Here’s what most assessments cover.

Functional Capacity and Musculoskeletal Assessment

This evaluates whether a worker can physically meet the demands of the role. For the manufacturing, defence, and resources work common in South Australia, the assessment covers mobility, manual handling technique, strength, and musculoskeletal integrity. It identifies physical limitations that may increase injury risk before work begins, and can be tailored to the specific demands of the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Standard across most South Australian industries. Depending on your employer’s policy, this may include an oral fluid drug test, urine drug test, breath alcohol test, or laboratory urine analysis. Point-of-care results are available the same day.

Audiometry (Hearing Test)

An audiometric test establishes a baseline hearing profile across multiple frequencies. In Adelaide’s manufacturing and defence environments, where noise from machinery, fabrication, and industrial processes is an everyday reality, baseline audiometry before employment is essential. Any subsequent changes in hearing are measured against this starting point, which is critical for health surveillance and injury claims over time.

Spirometry (Lung Function Test)

Spirometry measures lung capacity and airflow. It’s most relevant for roles with exposure to dust, welding fumes, chemical vapours, silica, or asbestos; all present in Adelaide’s shipbuilding, manufacturing, and resources sectors. The first result provides a baseline for any monitoring required in years to come.

Vision Assessment

Visual acuity is assessed for most pre-employment medicals. Colour perception and field of vision are checked for roles where these are safety-critical, including plant operators, drivers, and workers in defence and precision manufacturing. Where required, both corrected and uncorrected vision are tested separately.

Urinalysis, Blood Pressure, and BMI

Urinalysis screens for kidney function markers and glucose levels. Blood pressure and BMI are recorded as part of a general cardiovascular and metabolic baseline. Some industries and roles require these to fall within specified ranges before a fitness clearance can be issued.

Pre-Employment Medical Components

Components of a pre-employment medical test may include but are not limited to:

Pre-Employment Health Assessment
Spirometry (Lung Function Test)
Hearing Test (Audiometry)
Drug And Alcohol Testing
- Oral Fluid Drug Test
- Urine Drug Test
- Breath Alcohol Test
- Laboratory Urine Drug Test
Functional Capacity Assessment
Manual Handling
Back Fitness
Musculoskeletal
Step Test
Health Monitoring
Serology
Workplace Health Vaccinations
ECG

Pre-Employment Medicals for Adelaide’s Key Industries

Adelaide’s industry mix is distinct from other Australian capitals, and the pre-employment medical assessments we process here reflect it. Defence manufacturing, resources, maritime, and transport drive a significant share of the assessments through our Adelaide clinic.

Defence and Advanced Manufacturing

Adelaide is Australia’s defence manufacturing hub. The Osborne Naval Precinct is one of the largest continuous defence industrial projects in the country. BAE Systems, ASC, Hanwha, and Rheinmetall are among the major employers in the sector, with operations across Osborne, Edinburgh, and the northern defence corridor through Salisbury.

Pre-employment medicals for defence manufacturing roles typically include:

Functional capacity and musculoskeletal assessment
Audiometry
Spirometry
Drug and alcohol testing
Health surveillance for chemical or materials exposure where required

Our Adelaide clinic is well-placed to handle the volume and variety of assessments these programs generate, including on-site testing at defence facilities where required.

Mining and Resources (FIFO from Adelaide)

Adelaide is the primary departure point for workers heading to South Australia’s remote resources operations. Olympic Dam at Roxby Downs, BHP’s copper, uranium, gold, and silver operation – generates substantial FIFO traffic through the city. Exploration and production activity across the Gawler Craton and the Flinders Ranges adds to the volume.

Pre-employment medicals for FIFO roles from Adelaide typically include:

Functional capacity assessment
Drug and alcohol testing
Audiometry
Spirometry
Serology
Health surveillance (asbestos, silica) where applicable

Our team handles FIFO mobilisations efficiently, with same-day processing available for urgent placements.

Maritime and Port

The Port of Adelaide handles bulk grain, containers, and general freight, and maritime employment in the city extends across commercial shipping, port operations, and offshore support.

Workers in seafarer and offshore roles require an AMSA medical in addition to standard pre-employment assessments. Safework Health conducts AMSA medicals alongside functional capacity and drug and alcohol testing for port operations roles.

Transport and Logistics

Driver medicals are a routine part of our Adelaide workload. Safework Health conducts commercial driver medicals under the Austroads Assessing Fitness to Drive standard for MR, HR, HC, and MC licence categories, with same-day certificates available in most cases.

For transport and logistics operators managing driver licence renewal cycles, group bookings and volume scheduling can be arranged to minimise fleet disruption.

Healthcare and Community Services

Pre-employment medicals for healthcare, aged care, and community services roles in Adelaide typically include serology (vaccination history and immunity screening), urinalysis, and a general health assessment. Workplace health vaccinations can be coordinated as part of the process where required.

For Employers: Managing Pre-Employment Medical Testing in Adelaide

Group Bookings and Volume Scheduling

Whether you’re managing a regular flow of individual hires or mobilising a team for a defence project, resources site, or construction program, Safework Health’s Adelaide clinic is equipped for volume. Same-day appointments are available in most cases, and the team is experienced in working around project timelines, shift requirements, and FIFO departure schedules.

For employers with workers across multiple South Australian locations, or those needing on-site assessments at facilities in the northern suburbs, Port Adelaide, or the Osborne Naval Precinct, on-site testing can be arranged. Regional and remote assessments are available for operations further afield.

Results and Reporting

Reports are returned digitally and formatted for use in your onboarding process. In defence and resources contracting, where specific report formats are often required to meet project or regulatory requirements, confirm this with our team before booking.

For employers running ongoing health surveillance programs alongside pre-employment testing, Safework Health can manage the scheduling and records across your workforce.

For Workers: Booking a Pre-Employment Medical Test in Adelaide

A pre-employment medical test in Adelaide with Safework Health typically takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the components your role requires. Reports are returned within 12 hours, and point-of-care test results, including drug and alcohol, are available the same day.

What to Bring

Photo ID
A current medications list, including dosage and prescribing doctor
Corrective lenses if you wear them, if a vision assessment is required, don’t wear contact lenses on the day, as both corrected and uncorrected vision may be tested separately
Any specialist correspondence or reports for declared health conditions
Your employer’s medical request form, if one has been provided

If you’re unsure what your employer requires, call (08) 8355 9400 before your appointment and our team will confirm which components are needed.

How to Book

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm at the Export Park clinic.

Same-day bookings are accepted in most cases. When booking, provide your employer’s name and the role you’re being assessed for, this lets us confirm the correct assessment components before you arrive.

Enter and park via Comley Street; parking is free at the rear of the building.

Contact Details And Opening Hours

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t. (08) 8355 9400

e. [email protected]

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday

8.00 am – 5.00 pm

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Location And Parking

Location

2 Graham Street
Unit 6, Export Park
Adelaide Airport SA 5950

Entrance and Parking

Please enter and park via Comley Street.

Free permit parking at the rear of the building.

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Testimonials

We would like to express our gratitude for the exceptional work carried out by your team at Safework Health Adelaide. Your dedication and commitment to providing top-notch service have not gone unnoticed. This feedback serves as a testament to the outstanding service you have consistently provided.

Affiliate Relationship Officer
Occupational health services provider

The whole team at Safework Health always go above and beyond to ensure our medical needs are always met. Their friendly staff have made the process of booking a pre-employment medical very easy, always offering flexible booking times and fast turnaround times for results.

Business Manager
Engineering consultancy/software company

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Need to arrange a pre-employment medical in Adelaide?

Safework Health’s Export Park clinic handles same-day bookings with reports returned within 12 hours. Call (08) 8355 9400, email [email protected], or book online.