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The Employer or HR Professional
Hiring for a senior, financial, or client-facing role? We independently verify employment history, qualifications, and financial background - not just what the candidate has declared.
Background Checks & Verification Services Australia
Pre-employment screening. Tenant verification. Business partner due diligence. We independently verify the facts so you can make informed decisions - without relying on self-reporting.
When you're trusting someone with your business, your property, or a significant financial decision, a standard Google search or unverified resume isn't enough. A professional background check independently verifies what a person has told you - and surfaces what they haven't. Stirling Investigations conducts comprehensive background searches covering rental history, property ownership, company directorships, bankruptcy and insolvency, PPSR registered interests, social media footprint, and court history.
Every search is conducted independently - not based on what the subject has provided. Unlike standard police checks (which require the subject's own consent and are limited to criminal records), our checks draw on multiple data sources to give you the most complete picture possible within Australian privacy law. You can order individual searches or our full package covering everything.
Results are typically returned within 5--10 business days, compiled in a professional written report.
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Hiring for a senior, financial, or client-facing role? We independently verify employment history, qualifications, and financial background - not just what the candidate has declared.
Assessing a rental applicant? We verify tenancy history, financial background, and court history so you can make an informed leasing decision and protect your asset.
Considering a partnership, contract, or acquisition? Independent due diligence on directors, financial history, and company background protects your investment.
From your first confidential call to a detailed, professionally documented report, designed to protect you at every stage.
Tell us who you need to check and what searches are relevant to your situation. We advise on the most appropriate combination and provide a clear quote before commencing.
We confirm the subject's identity, address history, and associated names - establishing the baseline for all subsequent searches.
We run searches across rental databases, property registries, ASIC directorships, bankruptcy registers, PPSR, court records, and social media - as per your selected scope.
All results are reviewed and cross-referenced by an experienced investigator to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, or areas requiring further attention.
Your results are compiled in a professional report with all findings documented clearly, typically within 5--10 business days of instruction.
Price | What It Covers
Book Now$600 + GST | Locate current | address from name. | Includes full | contact details | where available.
Book Now$200 + GST | Current and | historical tenancy | records, including | rental history.
Book Now$300 + GST | Current and | historical | ownership on | personal or company | names.
Book Now$300 + GST | Locate any | companies owned or | directed by the | person of interest.
Book Now$200 + GST | Insolvency and | bankruptcy register | search.
Book Now$200 + GST | Registered secured | interests - motor | vehicles, boats, | and other personal | property.
Book Now$450 + GST | Multi-platform scan | of all publicly | available social | media, compiled in | one report.
Book Now$200 + GST | Court listing | appearances across | relevant | jurisdictions.
Book NowAll 8 searches included in one comprehensive report. Covers: Address · Rental History · Property Ownership · Directorships · Bankruptcy · PPSR · Social Media · Court History. Turnaround: 5--10 business days. Best value for thorough due diligence.
Book NowStill have questions? Our investigators are happy to answer any questions you may have, all enquiries strictly confidential.
Book Your Free ConsultationDepending on the searches ordered, a background check can reveal: rental history, property ownership, company directorships, bankruptcy and insolvency history, PPSR-registered secured interests, social media footprint, and court listing appearances. All searches are independently conducted - not based on self-reporting by the subject.
Due to strict privacy legislation, private investigators cannot access: number plate / vehicle registration details (police only), criminal background records without signed consent, marriage status records, bank account or transaction details, ATO tax records, immigration history, flight or hotel records, or property held in trust structures. We are transparent about these limitations upfront - we will never take payment for searches we cannot complete.
A standard police check is self-initiated by the subject, limited to criminal records, and returns only what they consent to disclose. Our background checks are independently conducted without the subject's involvement, covering a much broader range of publicly available and legally accessible information - rental records, property, directorships, bankruptcy, court history, and social media.
All searches are typically completed within 5--10 business days of instruction. Complex cases or those involving multiple jurisdictions may take slightly longer. We'll advise you of an accurate timeline at the time of instruction.
Background checks using publicly available and lawfully licensed data sources are legal in Australia for legitimate purposes such as employment screening, tenancy assessment, and business due diligence. We operate within the Privacy Act 1988 and advise you on appropriate scope for your specific purpose.
You can pick and choose individual searches based on what's most relevant to your situation. The full package ($1,500 + GST) provides best value if you need comprehensive coverage. We'll help you identify the most useful searches for your specific circumstances.
For most searches, a full name is the minimum requirement. Date of birth, last known address, phone number, or email address significantly improves accuracy and search speed. The more identifying information you can provide, the more reliable the results.
All findings - including discrepancies between what a subject has claimed and what has been independently verified - are reported accurately and factually. We do not make recommendations on whether to proceed with a hire, tenancy, or partnership. We provide the verified facts; the decision is yours.
Combine your background check with a deep-dive social media intelligence report across all major platforms.
Explore serviceNeed to confirm a current address before commencing checks? Our locate service verifies address details fast.
Explore serviceFor complex financial due diligence on company directors or business partners - including hidden asset searches.
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A Sydney property management firm was assessing a long-term lease application from an individual who presented a polished application and strong personal references. A full background package revealed an outstanding tenancy tribunal judgment from a previous rental, a directorship in a company that had entered liquidation with significant creditor debt, and court listing appearances that had not been disclosed. Armed with verified facts rather than self-reported information, the firm declined the application - avoiding what would likely have been a protracted and costly tenancy dispute.
Order a professional background check today - independent, thorough, and fully documented within 5--10 business days.