The University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
The University recognises flexibility is a key enabler of staff equity and inclusion and facilitates attraction, progression, and engagement of a high- performing, diverse and inclusive workforce.
It is recommended employees and supervisors thoroughly review the as guidance on the design, approval, initiation and monitoring of flexible work arrangements.
All arrangements should be discussed with your supervisor prior to being undertaken. Employees should complete the for review and approval by the supervisor. Documentation should be retained by the staff member and the supervisor locally.
If there are concerns about an existing injury or an inability to provide a safe working environment under the flexible work arrangement, please review the . The can be used as a guide to setting up an appropriate workstation. WHS are available on +61 2 4221 3931 or whs-admin@uow.edu.au should further assistance be required or to review the completed Agile Workplace Arrangement Form.
UOW employees looking to work remotely who have a disability should seek medical advice to determine what adjustments are required. These adjustment requests are to be provided to the employees supervisor and implemented where reasonable.
For further assistance please contact the WHS Unit or P&C Business Partner.
All costs of setting up a remote office (including but not limited to desk, monitors, chair and internet connection) are the responsibility of the staff member (Academic staff are not able to access consulting funds for the purpose of establishing a remote office. Refer to the Consultancy Expense Guidelines for appropriate use of consultancy funds). These costs may be tax deductible
View a great video resource to help you set up your workstation at home.
This guide has been prepared to help with setting up your workstation and assist in preventing injuries.
Although you may be hesitant to stretch at work, keep in mind all the benefits of adding stretching to your day-to-day routine.
Follow these steps when working at your computer.
Members of staff undertaking authorised work from an agile workplace are covered under the same principles of workers compensation that apply on campus.