Psychosocial Risk Management: Capability Enhancement

Psychosocial Risk Management: Capability Enhancement (3 days)

This training is crucial for all health and safety, people and culture, and leaders needing to gain insight into psychosocial hazards and risk in the workplace.

The comprehensive, three-day program (delivered face-to-face) is designed to develop internal capability to drive change and assist companies to meet their requirements under the new WA WHS Act. The program will equip participants to create mentally healthy workplaces through the identification, assessment and mitigation of psychosocial hazards and risk in a systematic and sustainable way.

Public sector–tailored delivery (May intake)

The upcoming May program will be contextualised for public sector environments, with examples, discussion, and activities reflecting the realities of government, health, education, and related services. Core principles and learning outcomes remain consistent across all deliveries, with future intakes tailored to suit the context of participating organisations and sectors.

Who should attend:

Internal representatives and supporting industry companies responsible for identifying, assessing and mitigating psychosocial risk, such as:

Health & Safety leaders, professionals and practitioners
Human Resources leaders, practitioners and professionals
Managers and Leaders responsible for psychosocial risk controls for the organisation

Please note – this course is intended for in-house roles. If you are a consultant or external provider, please contact info@permentis.com.au before booking.

This training is crucial for all health and safety, people and culture, and leaders needing to gain insight into psychosocial hazards and risk in the workplace.

Public sector–tailored delivery (April intake)

The upcoming April program will be contextualised for public sector environments, with examples, discussion, and activities reflecting the realities of government, health, education, and related services. Core principles and learning outcomes remain consistent across all deliveries, with future intakes tailored to suit the context of participating organisations and sectors.

Who should attend:

Internal representatives and supporting industry companies responsible for identifying, assessing and mitigating psychosocial risk, such as:

Health & Safety leaders, professionals and practitioners
Human Resources leaders, practitioners and professionals
Managers and Leaders responsible for psychosocial risk controls for the organisation

Please note – this course is intended for in-house roles. If you are a consultant or external provider, please contact info@permentis.com.au before booking.

Learning Outcomes

Through reflective learning, peer support and practical application, participants will:

Increase knowledge of psychosocial hazards & impacts in the workplace.
Develop awareness of existing tools and processes available to proactively identify and assess psychosocial hazards.
Understand the importance of consultation in creating a mentally healthy workplace.
Practice identifying psychosocial hazards and conducting risk assessments in the workplace.
Develop evidence-based, effective and sustainable solutions to mitigate psychosocial hazards in their workplace.
Develop informal networks and support through cohorts across the industry.

Take this opportunity to gain formal recognition and advance your expertise in psychosocial risk management!

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Nationally Recognised Unit

Course Schedule

Note: While the first two sessions are held on consecutive days, the third session takes place approximately five weeks later. During this time, learning materials and practical exercises will be provided to support your ongoing development. These can be completed at your own pace between sessions two and three.

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All days MUST be attended.

Course Code

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Registration

PS3 P2 – Public Sector

1 April 2026

2 April 2026

7 May 2026

PS3 P3

4 August 2026

5 August 2026

8 September 2026

PS3 P4

7 October 2026

8 October 2026

11 November 2026

Course Code

PS3 P2 – Public Sector

Day 1

1 April 2026

Day 2

2 April 2026

Day 3

7 May 2026

Course Code

PS3 P3

Day 1

4 August 2026

Day 2

5 August 2026

Day 3

8 September 2026

Course Code

PS3 P4

Day 1

7 October 2026

Day 2

8 October 2026

Day 3

11 November 2026

Course Presenters

Sharon Rudderham

Director

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Sharon is a registered psychologist with significant experience in leadership, people & culture, and business partnering. With a passion for creating mentally healthy workplaces and psychosocial risk management, Sharon collaborates with organisations to build internal capability and create inclusive, sustainable, safe and high performing organisations. Her experience predominantly spans the Mining and Oil & Gas sectors, including FIFO and remote residential roles, and both operational and corporate roles. She holds a Masters in Organisational Psychology from the University of Western Australia and is an ICR Accredited Coach.

Michelle Stephenson

Practice Manager & Organisational Psychologist

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Michelle is a solution-focused organisational psychologist, facilitator, and coach with a passion for workplace mental health and wellbeing. She specialises in mental health assessment, psychosocial risk evaluation, trauma-informed care, and psychometric assessment across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Michelle works with mining organisations to assess and develop controls for psychosocial hazards. Her experience also includes supporting frontline workers exposed to trauma and stress, and providing training in emotional support and suicide intervention. Michelle is dedicated to helping organisations and staff develop sustainable, healthy working practices.

Sandra Lam

Managing Director

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Sandra Lam is the managing director and founder of FIFO Focus and PerMentis. As an endorsed organisational psychologist and organisational development professional, she has over two decades of industry experience in the public and private sectors in Australia and overseas. Throughout her career, Sandra has developed expertise in improving organisational performance, born from a desire to make workplaces safer, more welcoming and more enjoyable. Sandra’s goal in establishing FIFO Focus and Permentis was to empower individuals to become mentally resilient and support employers to manage the complexities of psychological health. Sandra’s qualifications include a Masters in Organisational Psychology and an MBA.

Course Fee

AUD$2,500

We invite you to join Application of Psychosocial Risk Management: Capability Enhancement today!

18 hours of expert presentations by leaders in the fields of psychology and professional development.
Comprehensive Workbook
Lunch and Refreshments
Certificate of Attendance
18 CLE/CPD Points*

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* You will need to submit your Certificate of Attendance to the relevant authority to obtain your CLE/CPD points.

Psychosocial Risk Management: Capability Enhancement