WORKSHOP A
PRE-CONFERENCE
PERTH: 17 MARCH 2025
BRISBANE: 19 MARCH 2025
MELBOURNE: 24 MARCH 2025
SYDNEY: 26 MARCH 2025
When faced with a bullying or sexual harassment complaint, it is usually a sign that something has gone seriously wrong, and an appropriate outcome is expected. This creates the pressure to act quickly and effectively both within and outside of the organisation. Scrutiny by the workplace, courts/tribunals and the media of the actual organisational response has never been as immediate, rigorous and complex. Organisationally, industrially and operationally, the stakes are high.   
 
Responding to and managing bullying and sexual harassment complaints through to an investigation requires a special skill set. Too often, those required to manage such processes and outcomes are ill-equipped to do so having had no practical experience of both the emotional and technical difficulty of handling such processes. 
Learning Objectives:
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Appropriately receive, respond to and manage bullying and/or sexual harassment complaints; 
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Identify and implement the causes of the infringing behaviour and most effective response action for better outcomes; 
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Learn and apply the most effective processes for investigating bullying and/or sexual harassment matters; 
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Create tailored investigation templates for your business to apply into the future for similar matters and/or train others in your team; and 
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Develop and hone existing skills through practicing a hypothetical case study and solving common investigation issues. 
WORKSHOP B
POST-CONFERENCE
PERTH: 19 MARCH 2025
BRISBANE: 21 MARCH 2025
MELBOURNE: 26 MARCH 2025
SYDNEY: 28 MARCH 2025
Psychosocial risks—such as work-related stress, harassment, and poor work-life balance can significantly impact employee well-being and productivity. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants will learn how to recognize and mitigate these risks, ensure compliance with employment law regulations, and foster a supportive work environment. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and tools to promote mental health, boost morale, and reduce legal liabilities associated with psychosocial risks. This interactive workshop will provide HR professionals with essential knowledge and strategies to identify, assess, and manage psychosocial risks in the workplace
Learning Objectives:
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Identify psychosocial risks and recognise the impact on employee wellbeing and organisational performance
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Gain knowledge of employment law regulations related to psychosocial risks and legal consequences of non-compliance
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Understand what the employer obligations are when it comes to mental health in the workplace
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Learn effective methods to assess workplace environments and identify factors that may contribute to psychosocial risks
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Develop practical strategies for responding to and managing incidents related to psychosocial risks and hone existing skills through practicing a hypothetical case study
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David Dilger
Director,
Edge Legal
Rod Collinson
Director,
Edge Legal
David is a co-founder of Edge Legal. He has particular expertise in industrial relations and safety. David’s advice has a real practical edge to it drawn from experience in various senior executive management roles in the telecommunications, franchising and agriculture industries – even leading one organisation to a National Finalist and Joint State Winner of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) People Management Awards.
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​David fundamentally understands the IR system from an employer perspective, having been
the Chief Workplace Relations Officer of a peak Employer Organisation where he delivered
training to businesses on behalf of the Federal Government following the introduction of the
Fair Work Act. He has been instrumental in enterprise bargaining strategy, particularly in
organisations with workforces over 500 people and multiple Unions.
Rod is a co-founder of Edge Legal and has particular expertise in people management issues, industrial disputes and advocacy. Prior to Edge Legal, Rod was the group head of an Employment & Safety Group in a mid-tier firm for 10 years. He also previously worked in a top tier law firm and as a
Consultant providing on-site services in the mining industry. This complemented a background in workers compensation law.
"I learned a lot from this workshop. David's comprehensive overview of the topic really helped to break down and identify the action/s required to deal with workplace issues."
- Human Resources Coordinator, Australian Rail Track Corporation