Guidelines for managers and supervisors of staff with disability or a medical condition

'The University aims to attract and retain talented staff who have a disability by eliminating any remaining barriers to their participation in the workforce. (Disability Plan 2010-2014)

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1. Compliance obligations for managers
1.1 Are there costs associated with non-compliance?

2. Understanding why Monash supports further action

3. Always recruit the best person for the job
3.1 How important are position descriptions?

4. Monash advertises as a Fair and Flexible employer
4.1 Reasonable adjustments in the selection process
4.2 Can I ask about a disability during the interview?

5. My staff member has disclosed a disability.  What should I do?
5.1 What are reasonable adjustments?
5.2 Should I document the steps as I work through the issues involving staff disability?
5.3 Is disability a public or private matter?

6. Performance management

7. My staff member is asking for an adjustment because they have a dependant with a disability.  What should I do?

8. Create a discrimination-free workplace - it is good for Monash

9. Where to find more information

10. Definitions

11. Further references