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January 30, 2018

New codeine laws and drug screening

From 1 February 2018, medicines containing codeine will no longer be available without a prescription. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has made a ruling that any medicine containing codeine will be available by prescription only from 1 February 2018. As such, the use of codeine requires consideration under company…

November 17, 2017

Jobfit expands its presence in the ACT

Leading occupational healthcare provider Jobfit Health has expanded its services following the acquisition of an occupational health practice in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The Strickland Crescent clinic, currently owned by Aspen Corporate Health, a subsidiary of global healthcare provider Aspen Medical, will see Jobfit Health widen its delivery of…

August 3, 2017

Jobfit crosses the Tasman

Jobfit crosses the Tasman. Australia’s leading occupational health provider opened the doors to a new centre in Auckland last month. Located in Grey Lynn, the centre will provide its Australian and New Zealand clients with convenient and efficient access to occupational health services in the region including pre-employment medicals, drug and…

July 31, 2017

Onsite medical services provided to Uber

Herald Sun transport reporter Andrew Jefferson put himself through our onsite medical services provided to Uber drivers at their multi-million dollar facility at Port Melbourne, Victoria. Here is an extract from his article posted 28 July 2017. WITH Victoria on the cusp of legalising ride-sharing service Uber, they say signing…

July 20, 2017

New look website

Welcome to the new look website of Jobfit Health Group. Created by the team at The Digital Embassy, the website has a new look and streamlined navigation. Content has been re-organised to provide visitors with improved access to occupational health information and MediManager, our online system for booking and managing medical…

March 29, 2017

Jobfit becomes approved Rio Tinto medical provider

Effective 16 January 2017, Jobfit is an approved medical provider to the following Rio Tinto businesses in Gladstone: Queensland Alumina Ltd (QAL) Rio Tinto Yarwun Boyne Smelter Ltd (BSL) Jobfit Gladstone can provide contractors with the following occupational health services: Pre-employment medical services MediPass assessments Drug and alcohol screening Injury…

December 20, 2016

New rules for Coal Board Medicals

To address coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP), the Queensland government has reviewed and amended the Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2001. Commencing 1 January 2017, the changes will: strengthen respirable dust monitoring requirements make coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (CWP) and certain other occupational diseases notifiable broaden coal mine worker health assessment…

May 24, 2016

New Jobfit centre at Tullamarine

Jobfit will be open for business in Tullamarine from Monday 30 May, 2016 to meet increasing demand for our Victoria-based occupational health services. The new centre located at Suite 115, 189E South Centre Road, Tullamarine provides occupational health services including pre-employment medical assessments, work fitness assessments (functional capacity evaluations),…

February 16, 2016

East Brisbane relocation to Stones Corner

We are pleased to announce the relocation of our East Brisbane centre to purpose-built premises at Stones Corner, Greenslopes effective Monday 22 February 2016. The spacious new centre will feature modern facilities and superior resources to meet the growing demand for our services, and allow us to continue to…

September 18, 2015

Employee Assistance Program launches

Jobfit has extended its occupational health services to include a national Employee Assistance Program. Jobfit now offers a short-term and evidence-based counselling and advisory service for employees to seek professional assistance and identify pathways to managing, resolving or solving any personal or work related problems. As an accessible and aligned…

August 18, 2015

Psychometric testing now available

Jobfit can now provide psychometric testing of your candidate as part of the pre-employment process. Jobfit is proud to be an authorised reseller of Harrison Assessments, an online assessment system used by organisations in over 70 countries worldwide. Harrison Assessments focus on providing the most accurate and effective assessments in…

August 4, 2015

Jobfit extends Queensland operations

Jobfit extends Queensland operations and is now open for business in Ipswich to meet increasing demand for our Queensland-based occupational health services. The new centre located at Suite 4, Brisbane Road Central, 59 Brisbane Road, Redbank provides a broad range of occupational health services including pre-employment medical assessments, work fitness…