Inherent Requirements

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Inherent requirements are the core activities, tasks or skills that are essential to a workplace in general, and to a specific position
They cannot be allocated elsewhere, are a major part of the job, and result in significant consequences if they are not performed
Under the Disability Discrimination Act (1992), employers are required to offer equitable employment opportunities to everyone. This means that if a person with disability can perform the inherent requirements of a job, that person should have the same opportunity to do the job as anyone else
Job advertisements or position descriptions can be used to identify the inherent requirements of a particular job, and determine if an individual candidate can perform them
A key inherent requirement of any position is the ability to comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards, so the Disability Employment Service will also assess the position and the workplace for any hazards, and ensure the candidate can work safely
Workplace modifications can help candidates meet the inherent requirements of a position
Understanding the inherent requirements of a specific role will demonstrate how much job customisation is possible

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