Response, Investigation and Management of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Mining)

The program was developed jointly by the WHS Foundation and program partner FIFO Focus, funded by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) under the government’s Mental Health Awareness and Respect (MARS) Program.

This two-level, four-day program is designed to develop internal capability to support change in the WA mining sector and improve the quality and experience of those affected by sexual harassment incidents. It provides a progressive build of skills in response, investigation, and management of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Duration: 4 days face-to-face
Dates: See below
Location: North Lake
Price:

Non-member $1750 ($875 Level 1, $875 Level 2)
Member $1500 ($750 Level 1, $750 Level 2)

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This two-level, four-day program is heavily subsidised by DEMIRS under the WA Government’s Mental Awareness, Respect & Safety (MARS) Program.

The first 2 days of the program = Level 1: Do No Harm: Support and Trauma-Informed Considerations
The last 2 days of the program = Level 2: Natural Justice: Reporting, Investigation & Dealing with Authorities

The program is designed to develop internal capability to support change in the WA mining sector and improve the quality and experience of those affected by sexual harassment incidents in the WA mining sector. The program will equip participants to respond to and/or conduct trauma-informed sexual harassment investigations that protect the rights of both individuals and organisations and comply with best-practice approaches.

Trigger warning: This course contains content that could be triggering or distressing for some individuals. If you are sensitive to this topic or have experienced sexual harassment in the past, please ensure you have self-care strategies in place, including a person to call for support.

Who Should Attend:
All WA mining representatives responsible for, or involved in reponding to, investigating and managing incidents of a sensitive nature including​:

  • Health & Safety leaders, professionals and practitioners
  • Human Resources practitioners and professionals
  • Employee representatives, including H&S Representatives
  • Operational leaders, including Frontline Supervisors
  • Frontline workers performing the role of first responders or peer supporters

Examples of supporting industry companies include transportation, camp/site services/management, and operational service providers.

If you are from general industry and wish to take part in this course please register your interest below and we will let you know when the course becomes available.

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Through reflective learning, peer support, and practical application, participants will:

  • Understand how trauma can impact sexual harassment investigations and the risks to people’s wellbeing in a sexual harassment investigation
  • Understand and be able to apply trauma-informed considerations to manage risks
  • Be competent in arranging and conducting interviews in a trauma-informed manner
  • Recognise and apply the relevant legal obligations of the organisation relating to reporting and responding
  • Understand the protection of relevant legal rights of individuals and organisations, and preservation of potential evidence
  • Be able to provide a set of referral options when assisting those presenting with trauma indicators

Upon completion of the course, participants will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.

Student TypePrice
Member$1500
Non-Member$1750

This subsidised rate is only for WA mining and supporting industry participants (mining operators and bona fide supporting industries that are critical to operations, such as camp staff and engineering contractors).

This course is strictly for the WA mining industry.

For other industries or states, or for more information, please email contact@whsfoundation.org.au