Health and wellbeing at Monash Policy
Purpose
The University recognises that its staff are its greatest asset.
This policy articulates the principles that underpin the
University’s commitment to workplace health and wellbeing
and provides guidance to support the development and
implementation of health and wellbeing programs at the
University.
This commitment is articulated in the University OHS Policy
to provide “providing a safe and healthy environment for
work and study and to improve health and safety and prevent
workplace injuries and illnesses”.
Scope
Staff at Australian campuses, sites and centres of Monash
University
Policy Statement
The University aims to lead by example by creating a
workplace culture and environment that values, supports and
promotes programs and policies that improve the physical
and mental health and wellbeing of employees.
Supporting procedures
The University aims to create a safe, healthy and resilient
work environment by;
Supporting guidelines

Raising awareness within the workplace about issues
that impact on health and wellbeing, including the
health benefits of physical activity, healthy eating
and mental health advocacy programs

Creating and promoting a positive and equitable
workplace environment where health and wellbeing
programs are supported by management through
visible participation and promotion

Promoting and encouraging participation in proactive
programs and policies that support the physical and
mental health, wellbeing and work life balance
initiatives at work and outside the workplace

To educate employees about issues relating to health
and wellbeing.

Encouraging participation in and allowing time for
health and wellbeing programs and activities

Creating an environment that supports and
encourages physical activity
The guiding principles which underpin this policy include that
the health and wellbeing programs should:
Responsibility for
implementation
Key Stakeholders
Approval body
Endorsement body
Definitions
Related legislation
Related policies
Related documents

be informed by the World Health Organization
definition of a Healthy Workplace and health and
wellbeing as a state of complete physical, mental and
social wellbeing – and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity;

promote positive health and wellbeing for all
employees

equip, facilitate and support employees to improve
and maintain their health and wellbeing by including
components aimed at:

increase the health knowledge and skills of
employees;

promote and facilitate active participation by
employees in health promoting initiatives; and create
health promoting environments.
Occupational Health & Safety
Heads of academic/administrative units and controlled
entities
Staff and students with health and safety responsibilities
Health & safety representatives
Supervisors and managers
Staff
Occupational Health & Safety Policy Committee
Occupational Health & Safety Branch
Heads of academic/administrative units and controlled
entities
Staff and students with health and safety responsibilities
Health & safety representatives
Supervisors and managers
Staff
Name: Vice-Chancellor
Meeting: n/a
Date: 19th September 2013
Agenda item: n/a
Name: Occupational Health & Safety Policy Committee
Meeting: 3/2013
Date: 20th August 2013
Agenda item: 3.3
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 (Vic)
Occupational Health & Safety Policy
Wellbeing & Support Policy
Mental Health Policy
Equity & Diversity Policy
Wellbeing & Support Procedure – Employee assistance
program (Staff Counselling) and supervisor assist service
Guide to Managing Conflict – Positive steps for managing
and promoting a healthy workplace culture
Wellbeing & Support Procedure – WorkCover
Equity & Diversity Procedure - Discrimination and
Harassment Grievances
Equity & Diversity Procedure – Staff Disability
Date Effective
September 2013
Review Date
2016
Owner
Director, Occupational Health and Safety and Environment
Author
Content Enquiries
University Policy Use
Occupational Health and Safety
wellbeing@monash.edu
Version Number: 1.0