Employer attitudes toward disability inclusion in the Australian Workforce Report
To better understand the barriers and opportunities in employing people with disability, Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) introduced a dedicated module within the Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey (REOS). The module collected employer perspectives on recruitment practices, workplace adjustments, and the use of government support programs to inform policies that improve employment outcomes for job seekers with disability. The module also explored employer attitudes towards future hiring, identifying perceived barriers such as cost, workplace suitability, and lack of awareness or confidence. This report presents key findings from the disability module, highlighting employer perspectives, common practices, and opportunities for strengthening disability-inclusive recruitment across Australian workplaces. (March 2026)