Disability Support at Services Australia
We are committed to the attraction, recruitment, and retention of people with disability. Our focus is to provide universal access, remove barriers and provide learning and career advancement equality.
We have a number of strategies and policies in place to encourage job applications from people with disability. We aim to be seen as an employer of choice.
People with disability can request workplace modifications or reasonable adjustments to help them apply for positions, participate in the recruitment process, and assist with their daily job. These adjustments are aimed at removing barriers and providing the tools and equipment to undertake your job in the best way possible.
These may include:
- interpreters, readers, attendants, or other work-related assistance
- information and communication in accessible formats, such as converting text to audio, providing larger print versions of documents, and providing a talking calculator
- assistive technology such as screen reader JAWS, screen magnifier Zoomtext, and speech-to-text application Dragon Naturally Speaking
- additional workplace equipment or facilities
- adjustments to work methods and arrangements
- methods for testing, assessment, or selection
- training for staff, co-workers, and supervisors.
Our team would be happy to talk with you about our RecruitAbility scheme available to candidates who identify as having a disability.
The Access and Inclusion Unit is part of the Inclusion and Diversity team. The unit can assist you with advice and support in the workplace for:
- using endorsed assistive technology software through an established accessibility service desk
- accessing accessible telecommunication equipment
- using hearing accessories in the workplace.
