Whether you’ve just finished school or you’re changing roles, there’s a lot to consider when you’re starting a new job. Make a positive start with our advice on settling in and getting set up in your new workplace.
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Sometimes when we hire people with disability, adjustments need to be made. Find out about the different supports and services available through JobAccess to make these changes.
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Flexible working arrangements, such as changed hours and working from home, may help you find a better work-life balance. Flexibility may also benefit the organisation you work for., What are flexible working arrangements?, Flexible working arrangements are changes to your standard work arrangement. You agree with your employer or supervisor to these changes. There are many ways work arrangements can be flexible. This will depend on the person and the job. For example: having regular breaks if you have pain or fatigue changing your start and finish times taking unpaid leave having a say about your work schedule…, Benefits of flexibility, Flexible working arrangements can help you have a better work-life balance. For example, flexibility can let you: go to medical appointments make a regular time with your carer that suits you both manage care for children or others manage stress, anxiety or pain focus on tasks without distractions, if working from home. Flexible working arrangements are good for employers too. They help…, Working from home, Many employers allow staff to work from home as part of their flexible working arrangements. This is sometimes a ‘hybrid’ arrangement. For example, working from home 2 days a week, and at the workplace for the other days. Whether you can work from home will depend on the type of work you do. If you have just started a new job, your employer may want you to work full time at the workplace for a…, Working from home agreements, If you are asking to work from home, it’s a good idea to make an agreement with your employer so it’s clear who is responsible for what. Your agreement could include: who will buy or provide any equipment, such as a computer or office furniture how often you need to go in to the workplace how and when you must ‘check in’ with your manager and co-workers – for example through daily online…, Safety issues at home, If you are working from home, you need to consider basic safety issues. These include: having enough light in your work area having good air flow and fresh air working in an area that is not too noisy keeping equipment safe, well maintained and in good order. Your employer could be responsible if you have an injury while working from home. They may want to do a work health and safety check of…, Assistance for home modifications, If you are working from home and need to make changes to do your job, you may be eligible to get help from the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . The EAF can help people with disability cover the cost of modifications to workspaces, equipment and services., Agreeing to changes with your employer, If you think flexible work arrangements would help you do your job, discuss it with your supervisor or manager. Think about: what changes to your work arrangements will meet your needs how the arrangements might affect your co-workers how the changes benefit everyone how the changes help you get more work done and meet your employer’s needs. Remember to be open to different options. Your employer…, Support from human resources, If you work for a larger organisation, the Human Resources (HR) area might be able to help you talk to your supervisor. They can give you advice about: your rights options for changes to your work arrangements any company policies. You can also talk to HR about issues you’re not comfortable talking with your supervisor about. The Fair Work Ombudsman website also provides information on the rules…
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If you or someone you know is in danger, call 000 if you need urgent help from police, fire or ambulance services. If you need crisis support, please visit the Emergency Contacts page. JobAccess supports a number of ways for you to make a complaint or to report abuse or neglect of people with disability. This section can help you with: Complaints about disability, employment or advocacy services…
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A healthy and inclusive workplace is good for you and your employer. Get advice about mental health, stress, safety and disability at work. There is also training available to promote disability awareness among your co-workers and steps to take to get you back to work.
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Telling people at work about your mental health is a personal choice. You don’t need to share anything unless there is a safety risk to you or others., Why be open about your mental health?, Telling your employer about your mental health conditions may have benefits, such as: creating trust and open relationships changing workplace attitudes about mental health making it easier to discuss options to help you do your job, such as flexible working arrangements . Your employer is also likely to be more understanding if you become unwell and need time off. They may be more willing to…, When to talk about your mental health, There are only a few situations when you must tell your employer about any mental health concerns. These are: when you’re unable to work or to work safely to keep other people and your co-workers safe. You don’t need to mention specific medical or personal details. In all other cases, it’s your choice if you wish to talk about your mental health. For more on work safety and the law visit Your…, Tips for talking to others about your mental health, Be as honest and open as you feel comfortable – it’s up to you how much you share Explain your situation and how the workplace could help Understand that some people might be shy, uncomfortable or just too busy to talk. For more advice, see Talking about your disability at work . Note: it is illegal for your employer, supervisors or co-workers to make upsetting or offensive comments about mental…, Online resources, Beyond Blue have useful resources and videos on sharing information about a psychosocial disability or mental health condition. Head to Health also have a pros and cons tool to help you weigh up whether to share this information with your employer., Your privacy, There are laws that protect your privacy. If you mention a mental health issue to someone at work, they can’t tell anyone else about it unless you give your consent. For more information, visit our page How your personal information is protected . You can find out more about at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner website.
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You and your employer can work together to make changes that can help you to do your job. That might include changing your schedule or tasks, making physical changes to the workplace, or buying equipment. You can apply for funding to cover the cost of some changes.
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