Building defensible compliance and organisational risk confidence
Workplace Health & Safety, respect and risk management are core governance responsibilities. Organisations must demonstrate proactive prevention and leadership accountability across harassment, discrimination and psychosocial risk.
Our Workplace Health & Safety, Compliance & Risk Training builds the foundational capability to operate safely, lawfully and defensibly — aligned to the Compliance (Foundations) stage of the Diversity Australia Maturity Scale.
Where this sits in the DA Maturity Scale
Compliance (Foundations)
Establish legal compliance, consistency and workforce readiness
Annual requirement
This training establishes:
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clear understanding of legal obligations
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consistent behavioural expectations
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workforce readiness and awareness
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governance and due diligence confidence
Our Compliance & Risk Training Offerings
Each program below is designed to address a specific compliance or risk obligation. Programs can be delivered as standalone training or sequenced as part of a broader pathway, and are available via facilitated face-to-face, facilitated virtual delivery, online self-paced learning, or train-the-trainer formats.
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PCBU: Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking Training
Builds practical understanding of WHS duties, officer due diligence and governance accountability under Australian legislation.
To be completed annually to maintain full compliance.
Best suited for
Boards, Executives, Senior Leaders, Middle/Team Leaders and Staff
Key focus
WHS accountability and due diligence
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Respect at Work
Builds understanding of workplace sexual harassment, discrimination and respectful conduct obligations, strengthening accountability and prevention in line with Positive Duty requirements.
To be completed annually to maintain full compliance.
Best suited for
Boards, Executives, Senior Leaders, Middle/Team Leaders and Staff
Key focus
Sexual harassment prevention and Positive Duty compliance
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Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace
Builds understanding of psychosocial risks, employer obligations and practical controls to prevent harm and meet WHS compliance requirements.
To be completed annually to maintain full compliance.
Best suited for
Boards, Executives, Senior Leaders, Middle/Team Leaders and Staff
Key focus
Psychosocial risk management and WHS compliance
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Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Builds practical capability to create environments where people feel safe to speak up, contribute and challenge constructively — strengthening team performance and risk awareness.
To be completed annually to maintain full compliance.
Best suited for
Boards, Executives, Senior Leaders, Middle/Team Leaders and Staff
Key focus
Trust, speak-up culture and team performance
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Active Bystander Behaviour in the Workplace
Builds the confidence and practical skills to recognise, challenge and safely respond to inappropriate behaviour, strengthening respectful culture and shared accountability.
To be completed annually to maintain full compliance.
Best suited for
Boards, Executives, Senior Leaders, Middle/Team Leaders and Staff
Key focus
Intervention skills and respectful workplace culture
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Executives and Boards
Strengthens governance oversight and executive accountability using the 7 Standards framework to meet Positive Duty obligations and prevent workplace sexual harassment.
To be completed annually to maintain full compliance.
Best suited for
Boards & Executives
Key focus
Governance accountability and Positive Duty compliance
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Equal Employment Opportunity in the Workplace
Builds understanding of anti-discrimination obligations and equitable workplace practices, strengthening fairness, compliance and inclusive decision-making.
To be completed annually to maintain full compliance.
Best suited for
Boards, Executives, Senior Leaders, Middle/Team Leaders and Staff
Key focus
Anti-discrimination compliance and equitable practice
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ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Builds understanding of ISO 45001 requirements, strengthening safety management systems, risk controls and governance oversight to support certification readiness.
Once off accreditation.
Best suited for
Boards, Executives, Senior Leaders, Middle/Team Leaders and Staff
Key focus
OHS management systems and certification readiness
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ISO 30415 Human Resource Management – Diversity & Inclusion
Builds understanding of ISO 30415 standards, strengthening inclusive governance, HR systems and organisational capability to support certification readiness.
Once off accreditation.
Best suited for
Boards, Executives, Senior Leaders, Middle/Team Leaders and Staff
Key focus
Inclusive HR systems and certification readiness
How these programs work together
These programs can be:
- delivered individually to address specific risk areas
- rolled out across different workforce cohorts
- sequenced into an annual compliance program
- integrated into a broader training pathway
How this connects to the broader pathway
Workplace Health & Safety, Compliance & Risk Training forms the foundation of the Diversity Australia Training Pathway.
Once compliance is established, organisations typically progress into:
- Workplace Culture & Capability Building
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Consulting and system-level uplift
This ensures compliance is not a ceiling — but a launch point for sustainable performance.
Not sure where to start?
We work with organisations to:
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assess compliance maturity
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identify priority risk areas
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recommend the right training sequence
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design a defensible, staged pathway
Transforming Compliance and Risk Management
40%
Incident Reduction
50%
Compliance Improvement
60%
Workplace Safety
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to strengthen your compliance foundations?
Whether you are responding to legislative change or strengthening governance confidence, we can help you deliver practical, defensible compliance training aligned to your organisation’s needs.
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“Well presented, relative to our current positions, a lot to take away from the session.”
Department of Industry, Science & Resources
Intergenerational Workplace Program
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“Professional and informative sessions.”
Tax Ombudsman
Respect at Work Program
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“Articulate and credible presentation with capacity to freely discuss and explore points of interest to the team. Also provided practical suggestions.”
Victorian Electoral Commission
Leading Diverse Teams Workshop
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Great program, well researched with a very knowledgeable facilitator.
NSW Ambulance
Active Bystander Train the Trainer Program
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“I found training highly informative; content was relevant and well structured. It provided valuable insights.”
Department of Industry, Science & Resources
Intergenerational Workplace Program
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“Interesting and very interactive.”
Department of Industry, Science & Resources
Intergenerational Workplace Program
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“Clearly communicated the information to ensure the training is easy to understand and take on board.”
FE Technologies
Unconscious Bias Program
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“Great presenter – good level of interaction and learning.”
Make-a-Wish
Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness in the Workplace Program
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“Interesting, engaging and thought provoking.”
Make-a-Wish
Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness in the Workplace Program
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“Fabulous engaging presenter and really interesting content.”
Make-a-Wish
Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness in the Workplace Program
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“Good session with examples of some current issues happening around the world and in Australia.”
Make-a-Wish
Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness in the Workplace Program
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“Diversity Australia brought clarity and depth to the evolving nature of our workforce and what it means to lead respectfully in a changing environment. The session sparked meaningful conversations across our leadership group and left the team feeling both challenged and inspired. As we navigate significant transformation, the insights provided both reassurance and practical direction…
Greencross Pet Wellness Company
Respect at Work
Expertise in Compliance & Risk Management
At Diversity Australia, we specialise in navigating the complexities of compliance and risk in the workplace. Our team of seasoned professionals, backed by strategic partnerships with industry leaders, ensures that your organisation meets all regulatory requirements while fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
