Workplace Behaviours for Schools Training Australia

5 Modules

Course Description

The Workplace Behaviours for Schools Course Australia supports schools and education providers to prevent workplace bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment, while promoting safe, respectful and inclusive school environments.

This course includes sexual harassment and anti‑bullying training and brings together practical breach prevention strategies with an aspirational focus on creating positive workplace cultures within schools and education settings.

The Australian Government Respect Work legislation is now in force. It prohibits conduct that creates hostile workplace environments on the grounds of sex and imposes a positive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to eliminate sex discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile workplace environments and victimisation, as far as possible.

Modules 1, 2 and 3 have been updated to reflect the Respect Work requirements. This ensures staff, people managers and volunteers receive training that supports compliance with current legal expectations.

The course provides learners with tools to recognise and prevent unacceptable behaviour and outlines appropriate support for individuals who experience bullying, discrimination or sexual harassment. Modules designed for staff with people management responsibilities focus on strategies and procedures for managing incidents and complaints in school environments.

The training also explores unconscious bias, cultural competence and accessibility, supporting schools to build genuinely diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Why this training matters

The consequences of workplace bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment are now widely recognised across the education sector.

Unacceptable behaviour can:

  • Harm individuals’ mental health, safety and wellbeing
  • Disrupt learning environments
  • Damage school culture and reputation
  • Lead to complaints, investigations and compensation claims
  • Increase staff turnover and absenteeism

Schools have a responsibility to provide safe workplaces for staff and volunteers. Understanding behavioural expectations and legal obligations helps schools:

  • Meet Respect Work positive duty requirements
  • Identify and address risks early
  • Respond appropriately to incidents and complaints
  • Promote respectful, inclusive school cultures
  • Reduce legal, reputational and operational risk

What this course covers

This workplace behaviours training for schools covers:

  • Workplace bullying in education settings
  • Discrimination and sexual harassment
  • Respect at Work obligations and hostile workplace environments
  • Bystander responsibilities and intervention
  • Managing incidents and complaints
  • Unconscious bias and cultural awareness
  • Diversity, inclusion and accessibility
  • Practical strategies to prevent and address unacceptable behaviour

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  • Module 1: Workplace Bullying (general staff)
  • Module 2: Discrimination and sexual harassment (general staff)
  • Module 3: (Advanced) Bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination (managers)
  • Module 4: (Advanced) Dealing with incidents and complaints (managers)
  • Module 5: Diversity and inclusion (managers and general staff)

This course caters to the whole school community. 

It is suitable for: 

  • School employees at all levels 
  • People managers and supervisors 
  • Volunteers 
  • Education and support staff 
  • Schools seeking to strengthen conduct, safety and ethics frameworks 

Specific modules support managers and supervisors to identify misconduct and address complaints appropriately. 

By the end of the course, learners can expect: 

  • Clear, plain English explanations of workplace behaviour issues 
  • Education‑specific scenarios and examples 
  • Practical guidance aligned with Respect Work obligations 
  • Tools to recognise and prevent unacceptable behaviour 
  • Manager‑specific guidance on managing incidents and complaints 
  • Flexible learning suitable for staff and volunteers 

What is workplace behaviours training for schools?
This training helps school staff and volunteers understand bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment, and how to prevent and respond to unacceptable behaviour in education settings. 

Does this course address Respect at Work requirements?
Yes. Modules have been updated to reflect Respect at Work obligations, including the positive duty to prevent hostile workplace environments. 

Is this course suitable for volunteers?
Yes. The training is designed to be accessible and relevant for employees and volunteers working in schools. 

Does the course include manager‑specific content?
Yes. Advanced modules support managers and supervisors to manage incidents and complaints appropriately. 

Does the training address diversity and inclusion?
Yes. The course explores unconscious bias, cultural competence and accessibility to support inclusive school workplaces. 

Workplace Behaviours Course

$75.00

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Please note

This course is exclusively for organisational clients and is not available for individual purchase.

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