Respect @ Work: Preventing Sexual Harassment for Leaders

Empower leaders with invaluable insights and practical knowledge to tackle the widespread issue of sexual harassment in the workplace and know how to address any unacceptable behaviour.

Course Details

Regulation/Law

Australia: Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and more

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia

Course Format

Structured Learning option

Duration

Between 30 - 40 minutes

Workplace sexual harassment is prevalent and pervasive: it occurs in every industry, in every location and at every level.

Everyone has a responsibility to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, but managers and leaders hold a particularly pivotal role in setting the standard and leading by example to eliminate such behavior.

Their influence as role models is crucial in fostering a culture of respect and accountability, ensuring that inappropriate conduct is swiftly addressed and eradicated.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our Respect @ Work: Preventing Sexual Harassment for Leaders is designed with a clear purpose: to empower leaders with invaluable insights and practical knowledge to tackle the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Suitable for managers and those in senior management or executive roles, this course offers tangible strategies and step-by-step guidance. By engaging in this course, leaders will develop a profound understanding of the concrete actions they can take to create a workplace that is safe, respectful, and free from harassment.

This course will equip leaders with the tools they need to foster an environment that promotes equality, and inclusivity.

Ideal for workplaces that are

If you’re a manager looking to train a group within your organisation, external suppliers or all staff, please fill in our enquiry form and let us know the size of your organisation. Our compliance experts will assist you.

Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of the Respect@Work laws and Australian Human Rights Commission’s guidance on these for managers and leaders
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Legally up-to-date content to save you time and resources
  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the law

Legislation covered

Australia: Sex Discrimination Act 1984, Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022, Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, The AHRC’s Guidelines for Complying with the Positive Duty (2023)

Key modules

  • Understanding sexual harassment
  • Positive duty
  • What is “at work”?
  • Who is at risk of sexual harassment?
  • Inclusion and diversity at your organisation
  • Good practice framework
  • Power dynamics at work
  • A safe workplace culture
  • Monitoring the workplace
  • Consultations
  • Making the physical workplace safer
  • Training and policies
  • Promoting reporting
  • Complaints handling
  • A trauma-informed approach
  • Information for senior management

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • understand what workplace sexual harassment is;
  • understanding your duty as a leader to prevent workplace sexual harassment;
  • know practical steps that can be taken to prevent workplace sexual harassment at work;
  • know how to handle reports of sexual harassment with a trauma informed mindset;
  • be familiar with the concept of confidentiality clauses and steps that may be taken to improve their use;
  • be familiar with legislative reporting requirements under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (cth).

Duration and Format

Structured Learning

Ideal for first-time learners or those with little prior knowledge, covering the entire topic in 30-40 minutes. 

Accelerated Learning

Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.

MicroLearns

Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

ShortBurst

Quick summaries of specific compliance areas, available in office-based and field-based formats, each lasting 5 minutes.

Delivery and Setup

SCORM

Our client services team can deliver our courses via SCORM file if you have a Learning Management System (LMS).

Compliance Platform

Alternatively, you can use our Compliance Platform to house any training material, track policy acceptance, administer surveys, and audits—all in one place. We can get you up and running within a few weeks. 

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Why Choose Safetrac’s Compliance Courses 

Versatile Course Formats

Options include comprehensive compliance courses and short, bite-sized modules to meet diverse training needs. 

Engaging and Customisable Content

Our courses feature a variety of engaging and animated content, from videos to interactive modules, all of which can be customised based on your branding or designed with specific scenarios tailored to your business. 

Legally Up-to-Date

All content is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation, ensuring your training remains compliant. 

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via SCORM or our Compliance Platform, with regular updates provided whenever legal changes occur. 

Exceptional Customer Service

Our local Client Services team ensures a smooth setup within a few weeks and offers ongoing support for all your learning and training needs.

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