Disability in the workplace - Disability Contact Officers for staff

Disability Contact Officers (DCOs) are available within faculties and divisions to give advice and information to staff with questions about disability in the Monash workplace and support services available. DCOs are required to maintain privacy if personal information is discussed.

DCO contact list

The role of the DCO includes:

• Liaison with staff with disability, their supervisors, and the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU).
• Providing information regarding reasonable accommodations in the workplace.
• Referral to the DLU or other university services as required.
• Providing information to faculty or divisional managers about the federal government’s Employment Assistance Fund in cases where specialised equipment is required.
• Raising systemic disability issues at relevant faculty or divisional meetings and committees.

Documentation and Privacy

Staff with a disability who request workplace modifications may be required to provide medical documentation from an independent practitioner in the relevant field. This documentation should state the condition, its impacts on working life, and recommendations for workplace adjustments to address these impacts.

If medical documentation contains sensitive personal information, it can be stored and managed within the DLU if required. A Disability Liaison Officer can give advice to staff if there are concerns about privacy.

For further information contact the Disability Liaison Unit