You can help job seekers to thrive at work by having open discussions with them about any parts of their job or workplace that may need adjustment. Discussions regarding workplace modifications and adjustments can be particularly important if a job seeker:
- has had a change in duties at work
- is being considered by their employer for career progression
- has a change in disability
- could increase their productivity as a result of a new modification that has become available.
If modifications or adjustments are required to the workplace, you can actively support the job seeker and employer to implement them.
Examples of modifications and adjustments include:
In many cases, the job seeker will be the expert in any equipment and adjustments that they require, so asking them about their requirements and preferences for equipment or adjustments is the best approach.
Employment Assistance Fund
There is help available to pay for the cost of workplace adjustments or solutions needed to accommodate a job seeker with disability in a job. For information on the Employment Assistance Fund, including the eligibility criteria and guidelines, visit:
It is also useful to talk to job seekers about the incentives available to their potential employer when implementing workplace modifications and adjustments. If the job seeker knows about the Employment Assistance Fund they can discuss this with their employer. The following page links you to fact sheets for employers about the help and financial incentives that may be available to them:
Workplace assessments
Workplace assessments can help identify and remove barriers in the workplace for job seekers with disability. Professional workplace assessors can provide you, the job seeker and employer with expert advice on any workplace adjustments, equipment and modifications that may be needed to allow a person with disability to do their job.
As part of the Employment Assistance Fund, the JobAccess Advisers are able to assess the need for a workplace assessment for eligible employees with disability and can arrange a free assessment.
More information on the Employment Assistance Fund is available through this link:
Workplace Adjustment Tool
If you would like advice or ideas on how to make appropriate modifications and adjustments for a job seeker with disability, you can search our Workplace Adjustment Tool. The Workplace Adjustment Tool contains practical ideas and solutions for supporting people with disability as they complete a vast array of activities and tasks in the workplace. The tool links you to suppliers of products and solutions in your state or territory:
More information
If you would like more information on the Workplace Modifications Scheme, please contact the JobAccess Advisers on 1800 464 800 or by using the Online Enquiry Form:
The following fact sheets for employers also provide more information, tips and strategies on workplace modifications and adjustment to assist and support job seekers at work: