Privacy Policy
axis direct acknowledges its commitment to the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 . Please find below our statement to candidates who have registered with axis direct.
axis direct recognises the importance of your privacy. We respect your right to control how your personal information is collected and used. Unless you directly give us consent to do otherwise we will only collect and use your personal information as is relevant to any job application you consent for us to make on your behalf.
We recognise that information contained in your resume is highly personal and sensitive. All resumes received by axis direct are viewed by axis direct principals only. axis direct do not sell, trade, rent, lend or give your personal information to our clients or any other parties without your authorisation.
You may choose to update your resume details at any time by emailing your new resume to privacy@axisdirect.com.au . You may choose to have your resume deleted from our database at anytime by emailing your request to privacy@axisdirect.com.au
Off Site Links
axis direct provides links to other sites. axis direct is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Your activity on those sites is covered by the privacy policies on those sites
What is personal information?
Personal information is any information or an opinion (whether true or not) about you. It may range from the very sensitive (e.g. medical history or condition) to the everyday (e.g. address and phone number). It would include the opinions of others about your work performance (whether true or not), your work experience and qualifications, aptitude test results and other information obtained by us in connection with your possible work placements. Personal information includes sensitive information.
What is sensitive information?
Sensitive information is a special category of personal information. It is information or opinion in relation to your:
- racial or ethnic origin
- political opinion
- membership of a political association
- religious or philosophical beliefs or affiliations
- membership of a professional or trade association or membership of a trade union
- sexual preferences or practices
- criminal record
- health or disability (at any time)
- expressed wishes about the future provision of health services
It includes personal information collected to provide a health service. Sensitive information can, in most cases, only be collected or disclosed with your consent.
How do we collect personal information?
axis direct collects information about you in several ways:
- From you directly when you post, fax or email your details to us as a response to advertising, a response to a request for personal information on our website
- From you verbally when you are interviewed by an axis direct principal
- From your past employers or contacts when we conduct references
- From you when we receive the results of competency or psychometric tests in which you participate
- From clients when we receive the feedback on your performance, whether positive or negative
- If we receive information about a workplace incident or accident in which you are involved
- If we receive information about any insurance investigation, litigation, registration or professional disciplinary matter, criminal matter, inquest or inquiry in which you are involved
- Or any additional information you provide to us
How does axis direct use your personal information?
Your personal information may be used in connection with:
- Your actual or possible work placement
- Your performance appraisals
- Our assessment of your ongoing performance
- Any tests or assessment that you might be required to undertake
- Our identification of your training needs
- Any workplace rehabilitation
- Our management of any complaint, investigation or inquiry in which you are involved
- Any insurance claim or proposal that requires the disclosure of your personal information
Disclosure of Your Personal Information
Your personal or sensitive information may be disclosed to:
- Potential employers and clients of axis direct
- Referees
- Our insurers
- A Workers Compensation body
- Any person with a lawful entitlement to obtain the information
If you do not wish to provide us with personal information we require to conduct our business (or provide us with inaccurate or incorrect information):
- We may be limited in our ability to locate a suitable placement for you
- We may be limited in our ability to place you in a position
- We may choose not to proceed with your application for employment
Access to Your Information
You can access the personal information that axis direct holds about you by contacting the axis direct Privacy Officer as set out below. We will provide you with access to your personal information unless we are legally authorised to refuse your request. We may levy a moderate administration charge for providing access.
If you wish to change personal information that is out of date or inaccurate at any time please contact us. After notice from you, we will take reasonable steps to correct any of your information which is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date. If you wish to have your personal information deleted please let us know and we will delete that information wherever practicable.
We may refuse your request to access, amend or delete your personal information in certain circumstances. If we do refuse your request, we will provide you with a reason for our decision and, in the case of amendment, we will note with your personal information that you have disputed its accuracy.
How to Contact Us regarding your personal information
Please contact the Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@axisdirect.com.au
Telephone: (03) 9860 1930 | 
