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(1) QUT is committed to meeting legislative obligations and best practice standards through effective management of workers’ compensation claims and workplace rehabilitation. (2) This Policy applies to any QUT staff member who experiences a work-related illness or injury, and/or who requires assistance with workplace rehabilitation for a work-related or non-work related health condition. (3) QUT is committed to work rehabilitation and supporting staff who have a disability, injury or illness (hereafter referred to as a health condition). (4) The aim of QUT's workplace rehabilitation process is to assist in the early recovery of any staff member who has a work related or non-work related health condition. (5) QUT supports a flexible approach to workplace rehabilitation to meet the individual needs of the staff member, wherever practicable and operationally reasonable. (6) The Department of Health, Safety and Environment (DHSE) processes and coordinates workplace rehabilitation and workers’ compensation claim activities. Workplace supports and adjustments are developed based on written medical guidance from the staff member’s treating medical practitioner, subject to operational needs. (7) The University prioritises the following work rehabilitation outcomes: (8) Workplace rehabilitation concludes when the staff member meets any of the following criteria: (9) The post-rehabilitation phase commences when workplace rehabilitation has concluded. (10) In the event that the staff member is assessed as being unable to return to work in the substantive position (or in a modified position acceptable to all parties), a number of alternative arrangements may be discussed. These include, but are not limited to, the development of a reasonable adjustment plan, variation to appointment, accessing appropriate leave provisions, utilising a superannuation ‘Incapacity Benefit’, or accessing Centrelink. On occasion, termination on medical grounds may occur. The enterprise agreements for professional staff, academic staff or senior staff provide further information. (11) An independent medical evaluation may be required to endorse the need for reasonable adjustment or to confirm the functional implications of the staff member’s health condition for ongoing performance in their substantive position. (12) University staff who sustain a work-related health condition are eligible to submit a workers compensation claim. (13) Staff working in Queensland are covered by the WorkCover Queensland Accident Insurance Policy. (14) Staff working outside of Queensland for longer than six months, are able to access other insurance cover. Supervisors of such staff members should contact the Department of Health, Safety and Environment for advice to meet individual employment arrangements. (15) Staff travelling overseas should read and comply with the University’s Travel Policy. Staff who are injured while traveling overseas, who have ongoing medical expenses and support needs on their arrival back in Australia are eligible to apply for WorkCover if their injury occurred during the course of their paid work for QUT. (16) Voluntary workers and other officers of the University who are not paid staff members are covered under QUT’s Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance Policy if injured in the course of acting on behalf of QUT. (17) Further information on the application of procedures and entitlements are available from the Health, Safety and Environment website in the Digital Workplace (QUT staff access only).Workplace Health and Rehabilitation Policy
Section 1 - Purpose
Section 2 - Application
Section 3 - Roles and Responsibilities
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Section 4 - Principles
Section 5 - Workplace Rehabilitation Objectives
Top of PageSection 6 - Post-rehabilitation Phase
Section 7 - Workers' Compensation Coverage