Purpose and Commitment

Nurse Transition Australia Pty Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and candidates in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). We collect and handle personal information responsibly to deliver professional recruitment and migration assistance services within the Australian healthcare sector.

Scope

This policy applies to: - Candidates: individuals seeking employment or migration support through Nurse Transition Australia. - Clients: healthcare employers engaging our recruitment services (hospitals, aged care facilities, GP clinics, and community health organisations).

What Information We Collect

We may collect personal and sensitive information, including but not limited to: From Candidates: - Full name, contact details, date of birth, gender, nationality - Qualifications, AHPRA registration status, NCLEX/OSCE results - Employment history, referee contact details - Visa details, passport and identification documents - Health, police, and immunisation records (when required for placement)

From Clients: - Contact name, role, and business contact information - Organisation details, staffing requirements, and service preferences - Payment, billing, and contractual information - Feedback and placement performance details

How We Collect Information

We collect information through: - Online registration forms or email correspondence - Interviews, meetings, or telephone calls - References and background checks - Migration agents, training providers, or partner agencies (with consent) - Publicly available sources such as LinkedIn or official registers

Why We Collect Information

We collect, use, and store information to: - Provide recruitment, placement, and migration support services - Match candidates with suitable roles in Australia - Communicate with clients about staffing needs and placements - Meet legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., AHPRA, Department of Home Affairs) - Improve the quality and relevance of our services We will only use your personal information for purposes directly related to your engagement with us, unless required by law or with your consent.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose information to: - Employers or host organisations seeking staff - Registered migration agents (with your consent) - Referees, training providers, or professional registration bodies - Australian or overseas partner agencies assisting with placement - Government or regulatory bodies if legally required All third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with Australian privacy standards.

Cross-Border Disclosure

Where necessary (for example, coordinating with recruitment partners in the Philippines), we may share data internationally. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your information is handled in a way that complies with Australian privacy principles.

Data Storage and Security

We protect personal information through: - Secure, password-protected digital systems - Limited staff access to sensitive records - Data encryption and regular security reviews - Secure disposal of outdated records If a data breach occurs, we will act in line with the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme and inform affected individuals promptly.

Access, Correction, and Deletion

You may request to access, update, or correct your personal information at any time. Requests can be made in writing to our Privacy Officer (see Section 12). We may verify your identity before granting access.

Data Retention

We retain information: - For candidates – up to 7 years after the last interaction or placement; - For clients – up to 7 years after completion of service or contract. After this period, information is securely deleted or anonymised.

Complaints and Enquiries

If you believe your privacy has been breached or mishandled, you can lodge a written complaint to us. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) via www.oaic.gov.au.

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, operational, or business changes. Any amendments will be published on our website with the new effective date.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns on our privacy policy.

Nurse Transition Australia Pty Ltd

Email: info@nursetransitionaustralia.com.au

Phone: +61411774888

Address: Level 1, 51 Sturt St.,

Townsville City QLD 4810