Non-work related incidents and injuries

What happens if I'm involved in a non-work related incident or injury?

The JCU Health Management Policy outlines a commitment by JCU to provide workplace rehabilitation and reasonable adjustments for employees who sustain a non-work related injury or illness.

Requesting assistance

You must notify your Supervisor if you have a non-work related injury that has the potential to impact on your ability to safely complete the inherent requirements of your role. You or your Supervisor can seek assistance from the Injury Prevention and Management Advisor by submitting a ServiceNow request to WHS.

Time off work due to non-work related injury or illness

If you require time off work as a result of your injury or illness, you will need to follow the processes stipulated by the JCU Enterprise Agreement and HR Leave Procedure. Advise your Supervisor of your absence and the potential for a suitable duties plan on your return to work.

Returning to work

Prior to returning to work from a non-work related injury or illness, you will need to provide a medical evidence from your treating practitioner indicating your capacity for work. The ability to provide workplace rehabilitation and/or workplace adjustments will be assessed on a case by case basis and will be supported where possible.

If workplace rehabilitation is supported the Injury Prevention and Management Advisor will, in consultation with you, your Supervisor, and in line with medical advice, develop a suitable duties plan to document your return to work. The suitable duties plan will be reviewed throughout the duration of the injury/illness to ensure that you have a safe and durable return to full duties.

If required, appropriate support strategies may be provided by external providers in consultation with the Injury Prevention and Management Advisor. Further information can be found in the Health Management Procedure.