Employee access and inclusion
We are proudly committed to improving access and inclusion at work, particularly through removing barriers for people with disability. We care about creating an environment where people can fully participate in the opportunities we have to offer.
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We offer people with disability tailored support and adjustments to easily access information, facilities and services in the workplace. Our Access and Inclusion Plan also provides a framework for us to identify access and inclusion barriers and implement strategies to overcome them.
We know that barriers to access and inclusion are not exclusive to people with disability, they can also extend to:
- English as a second language
- Living in rural or remote areas
- Low literacy
- Low socioeconomic status
- Age
- Discrimination in relation to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion and culture.
Meet Annalise and her guide dog Alfie from our contact centre. Annalise lost her sight to neuromyelitis optica in 2017. A high-contrast keyboard, large computer screen, and strong magnifier glasses allow her to read text clearly.
How we champion access & inclusion
We are an accredited disability-confident employer. We're working to ensure recruiters and hiring managers can support disability employment and create an environment where our employees with disability can feel comfortable sharing their disability and needs with us.
Our access and inclusion initiatives include:- Online and in-person disability awareness training for all employees
- An active, executive-sponsored, employee reference group (IDEA – Inclusion, Disability, Equity and Access) to advocate and build greater inclusion
- Regular accessibility audits and improvements to our offices and depot facilities
- Employment programs to engage and employ people with disability into meaningful roles.
Our partnerships and collaborations
We are working with:
- Australian Disability Network – partnering to identify and remove barriers in our recruitment processes, creating a more inclusive experience for people with disability
- Job Access - to improve accessibility through expert advice, workplace adjustments, and disability inclusion support
- Inclusive Employment Australia providers - helping us build accessible, meaningful employment pathways for people with disability.
What are ‘reasonable adjustments’?
Candidates and employees can request workplace adjustments during our recruitment process and in employment. Adjustments may be administrative, environmental or procedural changes that enable a person with disability to perform their duties safely. Some examples of reasonable adjustments include:
- Offering appropriate adjustments at each stage of the recruitment process to reduce barriers and ensure an inclusive candidate experience
- Providing access to additional training, mentoring and supervision to support success at work
- Modifying the workplace or supplying specialised equipment, furniture or work aids where possible
- Offering flexible work arrangements
If you would like to discuss any of our initiatives or partnerships, please contact DEI@watercorporation.com.au.
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