Rail Business Rules | Proof of ID


CompetencyCompetency RequirementsUpload RequirementsExample Documents
Identity.Govt Licence/Authority.Passport
  • Name of applicant on the passport must match the registered person
  • Date of birth on the passport must match the registered person
  • Photo shown on the passport must match the registered persons uploaded photo
  • Must be one of the following forms of licences:
  • Copy of International government issued passport OR
  • Copy of Australian government issued passport
  • Copy must be clear and legible
  • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
  • Issue Date = Only required to be entered if there is an issue date displayed on the evidence
  • Expiry Date = Only required to be entered if there is an expiry date displayed on the evidence

Identity.Govt Licence/Authority.Drivers Licence - All Classes
  • Name of applicant on the licence must match the registered person
  • Date of birth on the licence must match the registered person
  • Photo shown on the licence must match the registered persons uploaded photo
  • Must be one of the following forms of licences:
    1. Copy of International government issued drivers licence (Must be in English) OR
    2. Copy of Australian government issued drivers licence showing any Australian valid licence class OR
    3. Screenshot of digital drivers licence for NSW
  • Only the front of the licence needs to be displayed within the uploaded file
  • Copy must be clear and legible
  • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
  • Issue Date = Only required to be entered if there is an issue date displayed on the evidence
  • Expiry Date = As per evidence

Licence.Govt Licence/Authority.High Risk Work Licence
  • Name of applicant on the Licence must match the registered person
  • Photo shown on the High Risk Work Licence must match the registered persons uploaded photo
  • The required evidence will show 'High Risk Work Licence' as title of evidence
  • Any code/s can be displayed
  • High Risk Work Licence will be issued by Government appointed authority EG Safework NSW
  • Only the front of the card needs to be displayed within the uploaded file
  • A Digital High Risk Work Licence can be accepted
  • Copy must be clear and legible
  • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
  • Issue Date = Only required to be entered if there is an issue date displayed on the evidence
  • Expiry Date = Only required to be entered if there is an expiry date displayed on the evidence

Identity.Govt Licence/Authority.Immi Card
  • Name of applicant on the Immicard must match the registered person
  • Date of birth on the Immicard must match the registered person
  • Photo shown on the Immicard must match the registered persons uploaded photo
  • The required evidence will show 'immicard' label and indicate that the card is used for evidence of migration or immigration
  • Immicard will be issued by Australian Government authority
  • Only the front of the card needs to be displayed within the uploaded file
  • Copy must be clear and legible
  • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
  • Issue Date = Only required to be entered if there is an issue date displayed on the evidence
  • Expiry Date = Only required to be entered if there is an expiry date displayed on the evidence

Licence.Govt Licence/Authority.Firearms Licence / permit
  • Name of applicant on the Licence must match the registered person
  • Photo shown on the Firearms Licence must match the registered persons uploaded photo
  • The required evidence will show 'Firearms Licence' as title of evidence
  • Any code/s can be displayed
  • Firearms Licence will be issued by Australian Government appointed authority
  • Only the front of the card needs to be displayed within the uploaded file
  • Copy must be clear and legible
  • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
  • Issue Date = Only required to be entered if there is an issue date displayed on the evidence
  • Expiry Date = Only required to be entered if there is an expiry date displayed on the evidence

Licence.Govt Licence/Authority.Marine Licence
  • Name of applicant on the Licence must match the registered person
  • Photo shown on the Marine Licence must match the registered persons uploaded photo
  • The required evidence will show 'Marine Licence' as title of evidence
  • Any code/s can be displayed
  • Marine Licence will be issued by Australian Government appointed authority
  • Only the front of the card needs to be displayed within the uploaded file
  • Copy must be clear and legible
  • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
  • Issue Date = Only required to be entered if there is an issue date displayed on the evidence
  • Expiry Date = Only required to be entered if there is an expiry date displayed on the evidence

Identity.Govt Licence/Authority.Proof of Age / Photo Card
  • Name of applicant on the evidence must match the registered person
  • Date of birth on the evidence must match the registered person
  • Photo shown on the evidence must match the registered persons uploaded photo
  • Must be one of the following forms of evidence:
    1. Copy of Australian state government authority issued Proof of Age Card OR
    2. Copy of Australian state government authority issued Photo Identification Card** OR
  • Only the front of the card needs to be displayed within the uploaded file
  • Copy must be clear and legible
  • Can be in colour copy OR black and white copy
  • Issue Date = Only required to be entered if there is an issue date displayed on the evidence
  • Expiry Date = Only required to be entered if there is an expiry date displayed on the evidence

**PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CARD AGES:

NSW 16 years and over: https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/licence/nsw-photo-card.html

ACT From 18 years and over: https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/51/~/proof-of-identity-cards 

QLD 15 years and over: https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/licensing/proof-of-age

VIC 18 Years and over: https://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au/i-want/get-proof-age-card 

TAS - No age restriction on obtaining card (only if under 18 parent/guardian signature required to apply): https://www.service.tas.gov.au/tasmanian-government-personal-information-card 

SA - From 17 years and 11 months: https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/licences/proof-of-age-card NT From 18 and over: https://nt.gov.au/driving/driverlicence/get-your-licence/apply-for-nt-evidence-of-age-card 

WA From 16 and over: https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/photo-card.asp   


FOR APPLICANTS THAT ARE YOUNGER THAN PHOTO ID AGE THAT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO OBTAIN ANY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED FORMS OF EVIDENCE

- Some workers who are younger than the Photo ID Card age in each state may not be able to provide Photo ID.In this situation, we will accept a notarised photo & birth certificate in lieu of the proof of ID card.


Evidence that is NOT accepted for RSW - Proof of ID upload:

  • Student Cards