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Course - MARS Grant

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

Specialist Trauma Training

  • 4 Days
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm AWST
  • North Lake
  • Member: $1500* | Non Member: $1750*

FIFO Focus, in partnership with the WHS Foundation, are proud recipients of the MARS Grant to provide specialist training courses as part of the WA Government’s Mental Awareness Respect & Safety (MARS) Program supporting initiatives to improve culture and respect in the mining industry.

This two-level 4-day program is heavily subsidised by DEMIRS under the MARS Program.

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.

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Course Overview
Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
Presenters

Course Overview

Background

The first response and/or conduct of investigations into significant incidents, grievances or complaints, are usually conducted in-house by peer supporters, medics, representatives, health and safety, human resources personnel and/or leaders. Although some personnel are usually trained in general investigative processes, there is a lack of training specifically focusing on responding to, investigating and managing sexually based incidents with a trauma-informed approach.

A lack of understanding and either inaction, or the incorrect or wrong action, by response and investigation personnel, can lead to re-traumatisation and the erosion of individual and organisational rights and natural justice, the contamination of or loss of evidence, a failure to collect and preserve relevant information and evidence, breaches of confidentiality, and breaches of relevant employment, work health and safety, and discrimination laws.

Course Structure

This two-level program provides a progressive build of skills in response, investigation, and management of sexual harassment in the workplace. The two levels of courses are intended to provide the following:

Level 1 – Support and Trauma Informed Considerations.

This course focuses on the ‘first do no harm’ philosophy in providing person-centred, initial support and minimising further harm or re-traumatisation when supporting or responding to sexual harassment incidents.

Level 2 – Reporting, Investigation & Dealing with Authorities.

This course focuses on the ‘natural justice’ philosophy in providing legal informed response, reporting, investigation and management of sexual harassment incidents, balanced with the trauma-informed considerations from the Level 1 course.

Nationally Recognised Training

At the completion of the course, participants will have the option to complete assessments for the following Unit of Competency:

  • CHCCCS020 : Respond Effectively to Behaviours of Concern

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

All WA mining personnel responsible for, or involved in responding to, investigating or managing sexual harassment incidents in the workplace:

  • 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

All WA mining personnel responsible for, or involved in responding to, investigating or managing sexual harassment incidents in the workplace:

  • 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

Course Schedule

  • 4 Days
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm AWST
  • North Lake
Code
Level 1 Dates
Level 2 Dates
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TM1

27-28 April

1-2 May

Completed

TM2

 20-21 June

22-23 June

Completed

TM3

 1-2 August

3-4 August

Completed

TM4

 29-30 July 2024

31 Jul-1 Aug 2024

Completed

TM5

2-3 Sept 2024

4-5 Sept 2024

Completed

TM6

29-30 Oct 2024

31 Oct-1 Nov 2024

Completed

TM7

3-4 Feb 2025

5-6 Feb 2025

Completed

Course Presenters

Sharon Rudderham

Principal Consulting Psychologist

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Sharon is a registered psychologist with significant experience in leadership, people & culture, and business partnering. With a passion for creating mentally healthy workplaces and psychosocial risk management, Sharon collaborates with organisations to build internal capability and create inclusive, sustainable, safe and high performing organisations. Her experience predominantly spans the Mining and Oil & Gas sectors, including FIFO and remote residential roles, and both operational and corporate roles. She holds a Masters in Organisational Psychology from the University of Western Australia and is an ICR Accredited Coach.

Michelle Stephenson

Lead Consulting Organisational Psychologist

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Michelle is a solution-focused organisational psychologist, facilitator, and coach with a passion for workplace mental health and wellbeing. She specialises in mental health assessment, psychosocial risk evaluation, trauma-informed care, and psychometric assessment across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Michelle works with mining organisations to assess and develop controls for psychosocial hazards. Her experience also includes supporting frontline workers exposed to trauma and stress, and providing training in emotional support and suicide intervention. Michelle is dedicated to helping organisations and staff develop sustainable, healthy working practices.

Sandra Lam

Managing Director

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Sandra Lam is the managing director and founder of FIFO Focus. As an endorsed organisational psychologist and organisational development professional, she has over two decades of industry experience in the public and private sectors in Australia and overseas. Throughout her career, Sandra has developed expertise in improving organisational performance, born from a desire to make workplaces safer, more welcoming and more enjoyable. Sandra’s goal in establishing FIFO Focus was to empower individuals to become mentally resilient and support employers to manage the complexities of psychological health among remote workers. Sandra’s qualifications include a Masters in Organisational Psychology and an MBA.

About FIFO Focus

FIFO Focus works to create psychologically healthier workplaces for FIFO workers. Our education and psychological support services are designed to help organisations manage psychosocial risks and develop mental resilience and wellbeing in the FIFO sector.

We design and support proactive interventions to limit psychosocial harm in remote work environments. We partner with employers to build internal capacity to build psychologically healthy workplaces and develop a more resilient workforce. We also offer education and support directly to individuals, including FIFO workers and their partners.

Developing mental resilience is one of the key mitigative factors for FIFO workers and their families. For FIFO employees, learning better ways to deal with day to day stresses and challenges or remote work can lead a more fulfilling and rewarding life.

Our registered psychologists and behavioural specialists use the latest research to create practical solutions and systems for happier, healthier FIFO workplaces and workers.

Course Fee

Cost: Member: $1500* | Non Member: $1750*

We invite you to join our Response, Investigation and Management of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Mining) training today!

  • MARS subsidised rate for eligible participants
  • Delivered over 4 days of face-to-face sessions
  • Coffee, tea and lunch
  • 24 CPD Points**
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* This subsidised rate is only for WA mining and supporting industry participants, (mining operators and bonafide supporting industries that are critical to operations (like camp staff and engineering contractors). This course is strictly for the WA mining industry. For other industry or states, or for more information, please email contact@whsfoundation.org.au.

** You will need to submit your Certificate of Attendance to the relevant authority to obtain your CLE/CPD points.