The Victorian Government has a strong commitment to improving the employment of people with a disability, as a part of it’s overall commitment to reduce disadvantage, and build stronger and more inclusive communities. In particular, the Government is committed to leading by example, and improving the employment and retention rate of people with a disability in the Victorian public sector.

the value of employing people with a disability

Employer surveys and research projects consistently indicate benefits for employing people with a disability and the value a diverse workforce can bring to business. This is how:

• People with a disability are 20% more likely to stay in their role than people without a disability
• People with a disability have less absenteeism & few workers compensation claims
• People with a disability enrich workplace diversity and facilitate greater productivity

working in partnership

Diversity@Work and Randstad are proud to partner in providing the Disability Employment Advisory Service (DEAS) to Victorian State Government Departments. This service provides you with:

• Identification, development and promotion of a diverse pool of candidates with a disability who are suitable for your range of vacancies
  
• Placement and post-placement support for successful candidates
  
• Employee retention assistance in situations where sustainability is affected as a result of an employees disability, injury or illness
  

what are the benefits of working with DEAS?

DEAS is designed to provide you with a supportive approach to employing people with a disability and helps to ensure you have the knowledge and tools to engage and retain a diverse workforce.

Here are some of the benefits you will experience:

• Immediate access to the best available candidates with a disability, which will widen your talent pool
• A merit-based, supported recruitment process, including a shortlist of candidates who directly meet the brief of your role
  
• You have access to a mechanism to assist with meeting the Victorian Government agenda of increasing employment of people with a disability and legislative requirements, making this approach seamless to your business objectives
  
• Support with workplace adjustments, funding and appropriate wage subsidies
  
• Ongoing support and guidance for managers and placed candidates to promote a long-lasting employer/employee relationship
  

For more information, please contact -

Mirjana Bradic

senior consultant – disability employment advisory service

T: 03 8319 1227

E: Mirjana.Bradic@randstad.com.au