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JCU is committed to providing a healthy, safe and flexible working environment for its staff.
Staff who are looking to work remotely should do so in line with the Remote Working policy and procedure. The aim of the policy and procedure is to assist Staff Members and their Supervisor to set in place a remote working arrangement where it is considered safe, suitable and appropriate (it will not be an automatic entitlement).
Access the HR ServiceNow catalogue to submit a Remote Working Arrangement (RWA) and Safety Checklist. RWA’s can be extended by using the RWA Review & Renewal function, or terminated using the RWA Termination function. Review the policy, procedure and accompanying resources for more information.
A range of resources and online training materials are available to assist staff with the challenges that working from home may bring.
- Home Workstation Guidance
- Work Health Safety Qld Working from Home eLearning
- Work Health Safety Qld Working from Home Information
- Learning and development resources when working remotely
- Tips for staying productive and healthy when working remotely
- Completing Remote Working Arrangements form - Video
- Further Ergonomics and Workstation Guidelines
JCU’s Work Health and Safety Unit offers a Working Remotely: Safety and Wellbeing Considerations training program with the aim of providing useful and relevant information relating to WHS legislation obligations, safe workstation ergonomics and health and wellbeing tips for staff who are considering a remote working arrangement.
Please contact whstraining@jcu.edu.au to inquire about this training or for further information about other scheduled training courses.
A range of resources and online training materials are available to assist managers with the challenges that working from home may bring.
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LinkedIn Learning is a flexible learning option that allows staff to view course content when they need it and at a time that suits them.
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