If you’re planning to work in the NDIS sector in WA, you’ll need an NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDIS Check). This clearance ensures you are safe to work with people with disability — and is a legal requirement if you’re working in certain NDIS roles.
In WA, the process includes an online application through the DoTDirect portal and a visit to a Department of Transport (DoT) Centre.
This guide walks you through the application process, documents required, costs, and how long it takes.
📝 What Is the NDIS Worker Screening Check?
The NDIS Worker Screening Check is a background check that assesses if a worker poses a risk to people with disability. In WA, this is called the NDIS Check and is mandatory if you’re working in a risk-assessed role with a registered NDIS provider. Some unregistered providers or self-managed participants may also choose to require it.
🔍 How to Apply in WA
- Log in or sign up for DoTDirect here
- Create an account or log in to your existing account.
- Start your application:
- Once logged in, ensure you have selected the “NDIS Check” section.
- Complete the online form with your personal and employer details.
- Book an in-person visit to a DoT Centre:
- Bring your identity documents.
- Staff will verify your identity and take your photo.
- Pay the fee in person or online.
- Wait for your employer to verify your application in the national database.
- Your application will then be assessed by the WA NDIS Worker Screening Unit.
For more information on the check you can click here.
📄 What Documents You Need
Bring original copies of the following:
- 1 Commencement of Identity document (e.g. full birth certificate or passport)
- 1 Primary Use in Community document (e.g. driver’s licence)
- 2 Secondary Use in Community documents (e.g. Medicare card, utility bill)
You’ll also need:
- Proof of name change (if applicable)
- Your NDIS provider’s name or registration number
- A passport-style photo (taken at the DoT Centre or uploaded if using alternate lodgement)
Full ID checklist click here.
💰 How Much Does It Cost?
- Paid workers: $145
- Concession holders: $80
- Volunteers: $11
For more info on fees click here.
⏳ How Long Does It Take?
- Simple applications: a few days to a couple of weeks
- Applications involving a criminal record: may take several weeks
- Processing only begins after your identity is verified and your employer confirms your role
You can start working while your application is being processed if:
- You’ve completed ID verification
- Your employer has verified your application
- No interim bar is placed
🔐 Key Tips to Remember
- Clearance is valid Australia-wide for 5 years.
- You’ll receive a digital clearance — a card may be issued if required.
- If an interim bar is placed, you must stop working immediately.
- Remote workers can apply via the alternate lodgement process.
📣 Need Support With NDIS Compliance?
We help NDIS providers meet their compliance obligations with confidence. From worker checks to policies, we make staying audit-ready simple.
👉 Get in touch or explore our NDIS resources for practical help.
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