An inclusive position description:
- lists the inherent requirements of a position – the essential core duties that must be carried out to fulfil the purpose/function
- outlines the essential prerequisites such as qualifications or certifications, employment screening checks, health assessments or physical requirements that may be required for a candidate to be considered for a job
- provides candidates with enough information to identify adjustments they may require
- allows for the role to be tailored to suit the needs of a person with disability while meeting business needs.
What actions can I consider?
- Partner with your human resources team and people with disability to develop position descriptions that are inclusive and fit for purpose.
- Understand your legal responsibilities. Read the Reasonable adjustment policy template and familiarise yourself with key terms like ‘inherent requirements’, ‘reasonable adjustments’ and ‘unjustifiable hardship’.
- Connect with a National Disability Recruitment Coordinator to help you describe the inherent requirements of the role.
Where can I learn more?
- Job requirements checklist
- Workplace adjustments for people with disability
- JobAccess – Employer obligation fact sheet
- JobAccess – Design and advertise your job
- Australian Human Rights Commission – Inherent Requirements
- Australian Human Rights Commission – Customising a job for a person with disability
