Date/Time:

29/10/2026 - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Categories:

• Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal
• Professional Learning

Description:

This seminar provides an in-depth examination of risk management principles as they relate to the employment, management, and wellbeing of school staff. The session outlines the legal requirements under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and offers practical guidance on integrating risk management into organisational culture and decision-making processes. Participants will explore structured methodologies for applying risk management strategies across everyday school operations.

Your commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.

Delivery mode: 1 x online session.

Presented by: Elizabeth Sexton, Head of Workplace & Human Relations, AISSA.

Price: There is no charge for this session.

Date: 29 October 2026, 3:30pm-5:00pm

Location: online via Zoom – a link will be sent via email prior to the session.

Registration closes: 22 October 2026 at 5:00pm.

Program Overview: This seminar explores risk management principles in the employment, management and wellbeing of school staff to ensure legal compliance under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The session will help participants understand their duties as school leaders and how to embed risk management as part of school culture and decision-making. 

Participants will examine how to apply structured risk management processes to everyday areas of school operations. 

By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: 

• identify, assess, control and monitor risks associated with the employment and management of staff, including psychosocial hazards such as workload, fatigue, and interpersonal conflict
• model a culture of care, compliance, and accountability

As well as manage the following specific risk areas: 

• First Aid: Ensure adequate training, resources, and systems
• Camps and Excursions: Plan for staff supervision, safety, and post-camp evaluations
• Fatigue Management: Recognise early warning signs of fatigue and implement reasonable adjustments
• Teacher Workload and Wellbeing: Balance operational needs with reasonable expectations, ensuring adequate support and consultation
• Psychosocial Hazards: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to stress, conflict, bullying, and role overload in accordance with SafeWork SA guidance.

Program Lead: please contact Elizabeth Sexton.

Terms and Conditions: There is no charge for this session. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.