Evidence‑based training to create safe, respectful workplaces
Sexual harassment training is a critical part of creating safe workplaces and protecting Australian employees from harm. GRC Solutions delivers sexual harassment training as part of our comprehensive Workplace Behaviours course, helping employers, workers and managers identify, prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment while meeting legal, health and safety obligations.
This training supports organisations to prevent workplace sexual harassment, manage psychosocial hazards, protect workers, and meet the positive duty responsibilities under Australian law.
Sexual harassment training helps employees and employers understand what is considered sexual harassment, how to identify sexual harassment, how to prevent workplace sexual harassment, and how to respond when people witness workplace sexual harassment. Delivered as part of GRC Solutions’ Workplace Behaviours course, this training includes evidence‑based education, active bystander strategies, reporting procedures, and practical guidance aligned to Australian law.
Workplace sexual harassment can occur in any workplace and may involve employees, workers, contractors, supervisors, managers or other persons conducting work. It can occur as a single incident or repeated behaviour and may include physical, verbal, visual or digital conduct.
GRC Solutions provides sexual harassment training through our Workplace Behaviours training program, rather than as a standalone course. This integrated approach ensures sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and unacceptable workplace behaviour are addressed together, reflecting real workplace risks, and offering genuine pathways to building a safe, supportive, and productive culture.
Training overview
Delivery format
Sexual harassment is a serious work health and safety issue that can cause significant psychological and physical harm. One in three people have experienced workplace sexual harassment directly, and many more have witnessed harassment at work.
Experiencing or witnessing sexual harassment can:
Sexual harassment training helps employers implement risk controls, protect workers, and create workplaces where people feel safe to report concerns and respond appropriately.
Guidance from the Fair Work Ombudsman, the Fair Work Commission, and Safe Work Australia recognises training as a key control for eliminating workplace sexual harassment.
Employers and persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) have a positive duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment, sex discrimination and victimisation.
Training supports compliance with:
Under the Fair Work Act, a person or business may be liable for sexual harassment committed by an employee or agent unless they can prove they took all reasonable steps to prevent it.
Additional guidance is available from the Australian Human Rights Commission, which provides education and resources on preventing sexual harassment at work.
Workplace sexual harassment can lead to:
Effective sexual harassment training requires an evidence‑based, ongoing and interactive approach. One‑off training alone is not sufficient to eliminate harassment or meet legal obligations.
This course includes:
This approach helps employees build understanding, retain knowledge, and apply learning in real workplace situations.
Sexual harassment training is delivered within the Discrimination and Sexual Harassment module of the Workplace Behaviours course.
Course content includes:
Bystander intervention training equips workers with skills and confidence to respond when they witness workplace sexual harassment.
The course teaches the 4 D’s of active bystander intervention:
Supervisors and managers require supplemental training to understand their responsibilities and legal obligations.
Manager‑specific training focuses on:
Employees must understand multiple reporting options, including:
Employees who report sexual harassment are legally protected from retaliation and victimisation. The course explains available support services and reporting protections.
Additional information on psychosocial hazards and support is available from Safe Work Australia’s psychosocial hazards guidance.
The course reflects Australian legal requirements and guidance, including:
The Fair Work Commission also offers a free 20‑minute online training module that provides general information, case studies and explains the role of the Commission. Free online training can form part of a broader training strategy when combined with organisation‑specific education and refresher training.
General background information is also available via Sexual harassment – general overview.
While this course is delivered online, organisations may also choose in‑person training options, such as half‑day workshops on workplace sexual harassment and active bystander training, to reinforce learning and support different learning styles.
Training should include ongoing refreshers to ensure employees remain aware of:
The Workplace Behaviours course includes refresher training recommendations to support continuous improvement.
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Workplace Behaviours Australia Course Outline
This training is suitable for all staff, as everyone plays a role in maintaining respectful workplace behaviours.
It is particularly relevant for:
By the end of the course, learners can expect:
Behaviour that a reasonable person would consider unwelcome and likely to offend, humiliate or intimidate, regardless of intent.
Training is a recognised reasonable step for meeting employer obligations.
Yes. Ongoing refresher training helps maintain awareness and compliance.
Free resources can support training but should form part of a broader, evidence‑based program.
Yes. Managers require supplemental training to handle complaints appropriately.
This course is exclusively for organisational clients and is not available for individual purchase.
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