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  1. Writing a job application and cover letter

    criteria’ an application form, if the employer uses one information about recent work history, or your full resume other documents such as your certificates and study results a cover letter. … might be a good idea to show your work.  For example, for jobs in the arts, design, publishing or technology. Type your application unless the employer has asked you to write it by hand. Use basic formatting and a simple design. Avoid using a lot of tables, columns or graphics. These might not be read properly if the employer is using an automatic system to …
  2. Flexible working arrangements

    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 … 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 …
  3. Managing EDS at work: Tegan’s JobAccess journey

    disabling fatigue, and dysautonomia. My body doesn’t maintain blood pressure, heart rate, or temperature normally,” she says. “Being sick is expensive. With specialist appointments, … connected.” As her condition progressed, staying comfortable and safe became harder. Sitting or standing for more than a few minutes was painful, and even simple tasks like opening heavy doors or carrying a coffee became difficult. That’s when her employer suggested she contact JobAccess …
  4. Design and advertise your job

    And there are free support services that can help. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: writing job descriptions flexible work …
  5. Boilermaker Clay’s role expands with help of new, innovative equipment through JobAccess

    moulding, and welding metal and steel to fix faults, welding and bolting structures together or identifying and solving various challenges depending on the project Clay is working on. As a … and efficiently. Clay didn’t want to interrupt his colleagues when needing assistance to lift or move things. Clay also had difficulty undertaking some aspects of fabricating tasks using his … attached scissor lift. Clay can put the table at different angles; instead of turning sideways or crawling under it, he can turn it where he needs it.  “Essentially Clay can work with the …
  6. Your role in work health and safety

    an employee, you must work safely. This applies to all workers, whether they have a disability or not. This means you must: act responsibly take care of yourself and others work together with … employer should provide training know about the workplace health and safety law in your state or territory.  For more information about laws in your area, visit the Safe Work Australia … too. They must:  provide a safe and healthy workplace to protect employees from injury or harm provide health and safety training make sure that all employees are covered by workers …
  7. Disability employment and the law

    – from advertising and recruiting to making adjustments. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: rights for people with disability the …
  8. Employer flexibility in the workplace

    helps them do their job might make a big difference. For another, it might be skills training or being able to change their work hours. In this video, people share some of the ways their …
  9. Recruiting people with disability - Interview and selection process

    role, and the kinds of questions you can and can’t ask. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: what employers must do in the interview …
  10. Funding for changes in the workplace

    to a workplace can make a big difference to help people with disability to do their job or feel more comfortable. The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) helps cover the costs to make a …