Comcare - Australian Goverment
Comcare - Australian Goverment
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Suitable employment

The key to achieving the early and successful return to work (or maintenance at work) of an injured employee lies in the employer's willingness, ability and commitment to provide work within the capacities of the injured employee.

This is a significant responsibility and critical to maximising the potential for a successful return to work. It increases the opportunity for an injured employee to remain at work or enables the employee to safely return to work sooner than would otherwise be possible.

The case manager has the role of coordinating the return to work. Senior managers and line managers need to ensure that work options are made available.

While the aim of rehabilitation is to return the injured employee to pre-injury duties, alternative or modified duties may be necessary as part of the rehabilitation program.

The provision of suitable duties is a significant factor in successful return to work outcomes.