Applicants seeking guidance or who require an application form to apply for a high risk work licence, please see the information below.
High risk work licences are valid for 5 years.
You can work for up to 60 days from the date that you are issued with a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NOA) without a HRWL.
You can continue to work beyond 60 days without a licence if you apply for the required licence within the 60 day period, and until:
- the application is refused,
- the application is granted, or
- the application is withdrawn.
If your application is refused you must stop work under that class of licence within 28 days of being notified of the refusal.
How to submit your application for a high risk work licence
Application guide
Application guide - Application for a high risk work licence
Online
Apply and pay for your application
Do not attach images or copies of credit or bank cards when applying online
By post or in person
Application for a licence to perform high risk work licence
If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must also complete the application payment form and attach it to your application.
Applications received without payment cannot be accepted.
A Notice of Assessment (NOA) must be lodged within 60 days of the date of issue.
Expired notices cannot be accepted.
Fees
Please refer to the High risk work licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
