Positive Duty
This module is designed to help organisations and workers understand their responsibilities under positive duty and take proactive steps to prevent unlawful behaviour in the workplace.
The detailed learning outcomes include:
Understanding Positive Duty: Learn what positive duty requires under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and how it shifts focus from reactive complaints to proactive prevention.
Recognising Unlawful Behaviour:
Identify behaviours such as sexual harassment, sex-based harassment, discrimination, hostile workplace environments and victimisation.
Psychosocial Risk Management:
Understand how these behaviours impact psychological safety and how they are managed as workplace risks under WHS obligations.
Implementing Preventative Measures:
Explore practical steps including leadership accountability, clear standards, training, reporting pathways and regular review.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Clarify what is expected of employers and workers in creating safe, respectful and compliant workplaces.
Jobs where this module is commonly used
Team Leader
Human Resources
(HR) Professional
Healthcare Worker
Customer Service Representative
Office Administrator
Educator
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