Drug and Alcohol Testing, Melbourne & Victoria

AusHealth operates nationwide and is Australia’s largest provider of drug and alcohol testing services.

In Victoria, we service all major metropolitan areas including Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Shepparton. We also support regional and remote workplaces across the state, delivering reliable testing services wherever they’re needed.

Our trained collectors are based throughout Victoria and are available 24/7 to respond to your workplace testing needs.

AusHealth’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Services:

• Mandated regular drug and alcohol testing
  Industries such as mining, aviation, and transportation are legally required to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. AusHealth’s Customer Service Team can arrange for a suite of services to meet your federally mandated obligations; drug and alcohol testing services typically include scheduling onsite testing, pre-employment testing and post-incident testing.
• Post-incident drug and alcohol testing
  AusHealth’s Customer Service Team (open 24/7) can have the nearest collection team dispatched immediately to your workplace or an incident location to conduct necessary drug and alcohol testing.
• Specialist testing to determine long-term substance misuse
  AusHealth’s Customer Service Team can arrange for specialist testing (including hair testing) using accredited laboratories. AusHealth also has an in-house team of toxicologists, led by Dr John Edwards.

We provide a full range of testing services, including pre-employment, scheduled random, post-incident, and return-to-work testing.

Testing can be carried out onsite at your workplace or offsite as needed—such as following an incident.

Our procedures are discreet, efficient, and fully compliant with Australian Standards. We use validated sampling methods to ensure accurate, reliable results every time.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Methods in Victoria:

• Breath testing: Breathalysers detect alcohol use through a quick, non-invasive process, delivering immediate results.
• Saliva testing: Saliva tests are non-invasive and effective for detecting recent drug use. Results are typically available the same day.
• Urine testing: Urine tests detect drug use over several days or even weeks. They can identify a wide range of substances and are commonly used for routine or pre-employment screening.
• Hair testing: Hair testing offers a long detection window; it is ideal for identifying chronic or long-term substance use.

Results from breath, saliva, and urine testing are typically available within minutes. Any non-negative results, along with all hair samples, are sent to an accredited laboratory for confirmatory analysis, with final results returned within seven to ten business days.

Our teams follow strict protocols to ensure every test is conducted with accuracy, full regulatory compliance, and complete confidentiality.

Video: The most common excuses for a drug test.

All testing in Victoria is conducted by our trained and certified collectors, ensuring every sample is handled with precision, consistency, and strict confidentiality.

We operate in accordance with Australian Standards (ISO 9001/45001:2018), so you can be confident that every test meets national compliance and quality benchmarks.

Victorian Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Process

• Step one: Arrange for testing
  Contact our Customer Service Team to discuss your testing needs—whether you require onsite or offsite testing, scheduled testing, or immediate post-incident response.
• Step two: Collectors arrive at your workplace
  Our collectors arrive at your site with approved testing devices. Negative results are provided immediately. Non-negative results are sent for further analysis. All results are confirmed and delivered via same-day email.
• Step three (if required): Laboratory screening
  Non-negative samples are analysed at a NATA-accredited laboratory for confirmation. If additional interpretation is needed, AusHealth’s in-house toxicology team conducts further evaluation.
• Step four: Results
  Final results are provided to clients within 7-10 business days.

AusHealth provides flexible drug and alcohol testing solutions tailored to the needs of Victorian workplaces.
We support a range of common testing scenarios, including:

• Pre-employment: Screening candidates before they begin work.
• Scheduled random testing: Conducting unannounced tests to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Post-incident testing: Testing conducted in response to workplace incidents or accidents.
• Return-to-work testing: For employees returning after a previous non-negative result or absence.

Our experts can help tailor a testing schedule to suit your industry, company goals and safety policies.

Video: Our Toxicologists explain how long it takes for drugs to leave your system.

AusHealth is Australia’s largest provider of drug and alcohol testing.

We service public sector agencies and commercial businesses across the nation, working in all sectors, including mining, construction, transportation, logistics, and government.

Whether your company is large or small, our Victorian collectors are ready to help your workplace stay safe and healthy.

Some of Our Drug and Alcohol Testing Clients… 

• ARTC
• Australian Federal Police (AFP)
• Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
• Department of Defence
• Department of Home Affairs
• Metro North Hospital and Health Service
• Metro South Health
• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN)
• NSW Government
• ONRSR
• Pacific National
• SA Government
• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN)
• TOLL IPEC
• VIC Government
• Virgin Australia

• Tailored solutions: Our Customer Service Team can tailor a package of testing services to meet all your workplace safety requirements.
• Nationally accredited: We’re fully compliant with Australian Standards for drug and alcohol testing — which means you’re fully compliant with Australian Standards for drug and alcohol testing.
• We employ Victorian-based collectors: Our collectors are trained and ready to travel to your workplace to meet your testing needs.
• Comprehensive testing and on-the-spot results: We test for alcohol and a range of drugs with all results returned on the day of testing.
• Our in-house toxicology team ensures certainty for you and your workforce: Non-negative results are further processed for certainty; any disputed results are handled by our resident, fully qualified toxicologists.

Quality: ISO 9001/45001:2018 | Issued by TQCSI | Accreditation Number: AU801-SC

NATA Laboratory Accreditation: ISO/IEC 17025 | Accreditation Number: 15338 | Site Number: 16007

ASQA: Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Number: 40379

Where in Victoria do you conduct drug and alcohol testing?

AusHealth provides drug and alcohol testing services throughout both metropolitan and regional Victoria. Our collectors are based across the state, including in remote and regional areas such as Mildura, Warrnambool, Wodonga, Traralgon, and Horsham—ensuring fast, reliable service wherever your workplace is located.

Do we need a workplace policy to conduct drug and alcohol tests in Victoria?

Yes, a workplace drug and alcohol policy is essential before conducting any testing in Victoria. Such a policy ensures legal compliance, sets clear expectations, and protects both employers and employees. Conducting tests without a policy can lead to legal and ethical issues. AusHealth can assist you in creating or updating your policy to meet Australian standards and local workplace regulations.

Are drug and alcohol tests accurate?

Drug and alcohol tests deliver highly accurate results when performed by qualified professionals using certified equipment and confirmed through accredited laboratories, all in line with Australian regulations. Properly conducted testing meets the stringent standards required by law enforcement, courts, and employers. At AusHealth, we uphold these rigorous standards in every test, providing reliable, compliant, and confidential services that help maintain safer workplaces across Victoria.

What’s the difference between saliva, urine and hair tests?

Different tests vary in what they detect and how quickly results are available. Saliva tests are fast and non-invasive, making them ideal for detecting recent drug use within 12 to 48 hours—perfect for roadside or workplace checks. Urine tests are commonly used for random or pre-employment screening, detecting drug use over the past several days. Hair testing can identify drug use over a much longer period, often 90 days or more, making it suitable for legal cases or ongoing monitoring. AusHealth can help you choose the most appropriate testing method for your workplace needs.

What happens if one of our employees tests positive?

If an employee tests ‘positive’—more accurately described as ‘non-negative’—AusHealth will forward the sample to our accredited laboratory partner for confirmatory testing. Once confirmed, any subsequent actions will be guided by your workplace policy. Possible responses may include a warning, referral to support services, suspension, or termination. All results are handled with strict confidentiality, and AusHealth is available to assist you in managing the process.

Across Victoria, we offer a range of additional services designed to help businesses maintain compliance and promote workplace safety.

Respiratory Mask Fitting

Protect your workforce by ensuring employees have properly fitted respiratory masks through our expert respiratory fit testing services.

Training

We provide comprehensive training programs covering drug and alcohol testing procedures, as well as health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Policy Development

AusHealth can assist in developing a Drug and Alcohol Standard Operating Procedure and Workplace Testing Policy, ensuring your business meets Victorian and Federal legislative requirements.

Find out more about AusHealth’s services.

Drug and alcohol testing services for other locations

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia