Workplace Sexual Harassment & Bystander Intervention

A respectful workplace is built through awareness, accountability, and the confidence to take action when...

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2-5 Hours
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About This Course

A respectful workplace is built through awareness, accountability, and the confidence to take action when inappropriate behaviour occurs. Our Workplace Sexual Harassment & Bystander Intervention Training develops the knowledge and practical skills required to recognise, prevent, and respond to workplace sexual harassment while supporting legal compliance and a psychologically safe work environment.

This comprehensive online sexual harassment prevention training course provides practical guidance on identifying inappropriate workplace behaviours, understanding employer and employee responsibilities, responding to concerns, and applying effective bystander intervention strategies. Participants will explore Australian workplace laws, including the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, Fair Work Act 2009, Work Health and Safety obligations, and anti-discrimination requirements. Learners will gain an understanding of reporting processes, investigation principles, and organisational responsibilities for preventing harassment.

Designed for employees, managers, supervisors, HR professionals, compliance officers, and business leaders, this course supports organisations in creating respectful and inclusive workplace cultures. Through real-world scenarios, interactive learning activities, and practical examples, participants will build confidence in addressing inappropriate conduct, supporting affected individuals, and reducing psychosocial risks. By completing this workplace sexual harassment and bystander intervention training, learners will strengthen workplace safety practices, promote professional behaviour, and contribute to a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and protected.

What You'll Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Define workplace sexual harassment and recognise behaviours that create hostile or unsafe work environments.
  • Understand the personal, organisational, and cultural impacts of workplace sexual harassment.
  • Identify technology-facilitated harassment, cyber harassment, and risks in remote and hybrid workplaces.
  • Explain employer and employee responsibilities under Australian workplace and anti-discrimination laws.
  • Understand Positive Duty obligations under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and related compliance requirements.
  • Recognise psychosocial hazards, workplace risk factors, and the role of risk management in prevention.
  • Apply the Five D’s of Bystander Intervention to respond safely and effectively to workplace misconduct.
  • Support colleagues affected by harassment using trauma-informed and respectful approaches.
  • Understand workplace reporting processes, confidentiality requirements, and protections against retaliation.
  • Contribute to harassment prevention strategies, workplace investigations, and the development of a respectful workplace culture.

Who should Take This Course

This course is ideal for:

  • Employees and Team Members
  • Managers and Supervisors
  • Human Resources Professionals
  • People and Culture Teams
  • WHS Officers and Safety Professionals
  • Compliance and Risk Managers
  • Workplace Investigators
  • Business Owners and Employers
  • Executive Leaders
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practitioners
  • Government and Public Sector Employees
  • Anyone seeking to strengthen workplace respect and inclusion

Career opportunities

Knowledge of workplace conduct, psychosocial risk management, and workplace investigations is increasingly valuable across both public and private sectors.

This training can support career development in roles such as:

  • Human Resources Advisor
  • People and Culture Specialist
  • Workplace Relations Advisor
  • WHS Officer
  • Compliance Officer
  • Risk and Governance Advisor
  • Employee Relations Consultant
  • Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator
  • Workplace Investigator
  • Organisational Development Professional
  • Team Leader or Manager

As Australian organisations continue to strengthen workplace safety, inclusion, and psychosocial risk management practices, professionals with expertise in workplace conduct and harassment prevention remain highly valued across all industries.

Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

The training is suitable for employees, managers, supervisors, HR professionals, workplace leaders, compliance officers, and anyone seeking to contribute to safer and more respectful workplaces.

No prior legal, compliance, or workplace relations knowledge is required.

Certification

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, learners will receive a Digital Certificate from Australian Compliance Training.

This certificate demonstrates knowledge of workplace sexual harassment prevention, bystander intervention techniques, psychosocial risk management, and Australian workplace compliance requirements.

Certification

Why Choose Us

  • 100% online and self-paced learning designed for modern workplaces.
  • Practical, workplace-focused training that supports real behavioural change.
  • Content aligned with Australian employment, discrimination, and WHS legislation.
  • Interactive assessments that reinforce understanding and practical application.
  • Instant digital certification upon successful completion.
  • Trusted compliance training designed to help organisations build respectful, inclusive, and legally compliant workplaces.

Compliance and Regulatory Alignment

This course supports awareness and understanding of:

  • Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
  • Positive Duty Requirements
  • Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
  • Stop Sexual Harassment Orders Framework
  • Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations
  • Psychosocial Hazard Management Requirements
  • Australian Human Rights Commission Guidance
  • State and Territory Anti-Discrimination Legislation
  • Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Frameworks
  • Workplace Investigation and Reporting Best Practices

Course Curriculum

7 sections24 lectures2-5 Hours
▶ 1.1 Defining Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environments
▶ 1.2 Technology-Facilitated and Remote-Work Harassment
▶ 1.3 Power Dynamics, Vulnerability, and Risk Factors
▶ 1.4 Impacts on Individuals, Teams, and Organizational Culture
▶ Quiz
▶ 2.1 Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and the Positive Duty
▶ 2.2 Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and Stop Sexual Harassment Orders
▶ 2.3 Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and Psychosocial Risk Duties
▶ 2.4 Criminal Code Provisions Relevant to Sexual Harassment and Abuse
▶ Quiz
▶ 3.1 NSW, VIC, QLD, WA Anti-Discrimination Laws
▶ 3.2 SA, TAS, NT, ACT Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Laws
▶ 3.3 State/Territory WHS Regulations on Psychosocial Hazards
▶ 3.4 Jurisdictional Reporting Pathways and Regulator Powers
▶ Quiz
▶ 4.1 The Psychology of Bystanders and Barriers to Action
▶ 4.2 The Five D’s: Direct, Distract, Delegate, Delay, Documen
▶ 4.3 Responding Safely in Digital, Hybrid, and High-Risk Setting
▶ 4.4 Supporting Victims, Witnesses, and Colleagues Post-Incident
▶ Quiz
▶ 5.1 Reporting Channels, Confidentiality, and Anti-Retaliation
▶ 5.2 Trauma-Informed and Procedurally Fair Investigations
▶ 5.3 Employer Liability, “All Reasonable Steps,” and Governance
▶ 5.4 Corrective Actions, Documentation, and Continuous Compliance
▶ Quiz
▶ 6.1 Building Respectful Workplace Cultures and Leadership Accountability
▶ 6.2 Risk Assessment, Monitoring, and Psychosocial Hazard Controls
▶ 6.3 AI-Supported Training, Reporting, and Early-Warning Systems
▶ 6.4 Continuous Improvement Through Data, Feedback, and Audits
▶ Quiz
▶ Quiz

Frequently Asked Questions


This course teaches learners how to recognise, prevent, respond to, and report workplace sexual harassment while developing practical bystander intervention skills to support safer, more respectful workplaces


Yes. The course covers key legal obligations under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, Fair Work Act 2009, Work Health and Safety legislation, and relevant state and territory anti-discrimination laws.


Yes. You'll learn the Five D's of bystander intervention, safe response strategies, and how to support colleagues while reducing the risk of harm in workplace situations.


Yes. The training explains Positive Duty obligations, employer responsibilities, reporting procedures, investigations, and practical measures to prevent workplace sexual harassment.


Yes. Effective training helps organisations meet legal obligations, reduce psychosocial risks, strengthen workplace culture, and create safer, more inclusive environments.


Yes. You'll learn how to identify inappropriate behaviour, respond appropriately, report incidents, support affected individuals, and contribute to a respectful workplace culture.

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