People and Culture

Return to Work Programs

In cases where an employee’s duties are affected by their injury or illness, a Return to Work Program can be developed in consultation with all parties concerned.

A Return to Work Program has two parts, the Return to Work Plan and an Offer of Suitable Employment. It sets out in writing the arrangements necessary to maintain an injured or ill employee at work or return them to work.

The Return to Work Plan notes basic details regarding the injury or illness and the key parties involved in providing support services, i.e. treating health practitioners, occupational rehabilitation consultants, etc.

An Offer of Suitable Employment is the written outline of the suitable duties that have been identified for the employee to undertake or return to.