Psychosocial Risk in Practice

Give your managers the confidence to recognise risk, start the conversation and take the right action.

A practical, clinician-led course for Managers, HR, People & Culture and workplace leaders. Your Managers don't need another list of psychosocial hazards. They need to know what to do when they notice something isn't right.

  • 68 learners


  • 2 hours

  • 6 Modules


  • 1 Assessment


    • RSI Certificate Included


    PRACTICAL PSYCHOSOCIAL RISK TRAINING FOR MANAGERS

    What should a manager actually say when they think someone isn't okay?

    Your managers may know what a psychosocial hazard is.

    But do they know how to start the conversation?

    This practical, clinician-led course gives managers the structure,
    language and confidence to recognise emerging psychosocial risk,
    have better conversations and know when to take action or refer.

    This course is for you if...

    You're a manager who has thought:

    "I can see something is wrong, but I don't know how to raise it."

    You're an HR or People & Culture leader who has thought:

    "Our managers know the policy — but they don't know what to do in the moment."

    You're an executive or officer who has thought:

    "We've identified our psychosocial risks. How do I know our managers can actually manage them?"

    You're responsible for WHS and you've thought:

    "We've provided the resources. But are people actually confident having these conversations?"

    Psychosocial Risk Management: Identify, assess and control workplace risks

    Managing psychosocial risks effectively starts with understanding what creates risk and taking action before problems escalate. A structured approach to identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing effective controls can help organisations create healthier, safer and more supportive workplaces. In our online course, you’ll learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to identify psychosocial hazards, assess and prioritise risk, implement effective controls and monitor outcomes to support ongoing workplace improvement.

    From Knowing the Risks to Knowing What to Do

    The Challenge

    "Something doesn't seem right."

    "Is this a performance issue or psychosocial risk?"

    "What if I make things worse?"

    Before

    I'm not sure what to say or how to approach it.

    I don't know where one ends and the other begins.

    I avoid the conversation or wait too long.

    After

    I can confidently start the conversation

    I can understand the situation and take appropriate action.

    I have a practical structure to guide the conversation.

    What will I actually learn?

    You'll develop practical capability to:
    Recognise signs that psychosocial risk may be emerging
    Understand how to approach difficult conversations
    Use a practical structure for those conversations
    Understand reasonable management action
    Recognise the limits of a manager's role
    Know when HR, clinical or other professional support may be appropriate

    Learn from Experienced Workplace Rehabilitation Professionals

    Learn from experienced professionals who bring together clinical expertise, WHS knowledge, management experience and extensive workplace experience across government, rehabilitation, disability, health and diverse work environments. With genuine cross-sector knowledge and hands-on experience navigating complex workplace challenges, you’ll learn from professionals who don’t just teach these concepts — they apply them in real workplaces every day.

    Romina Allen

    Romina Allen is a senior WHS professional with 15 years’ experience across some of Australia’s most demanding workplace environments, including disability services, financial services, high-risk trades and engineering. Having begun her career at SafeWork NSW, Romina brings strong regulatory knowledge and practical experience to her work, with a particular focus on psychosocial safety, workplace health and safety systems, and injury management.

    Romina is passionate about practical education that helps leaders and managers understand their responsibilities, recognise psychosocial risks early and take meaningful action. Her training is clear, engaging and grounded in real-world experience — giving participants the knowledge and confidence to apply what they learn in their own workplace.
    Patrick Jones - Course author

    Why learn with Rehabilitation Specialists Institute

    Built on real rehabilitation experience

    Our courses are developed and delivered by experienced rehabilitation and allied health clinicians who work directly with injured employees, employers, managers and workplace teams.

    Clinical expertise, made practical

    We take complex rehabilitation and allied health concepts and turn them into clear, practical tools, frameworks and strategies you can apply in your role.

    Grounded in the workplace

    Our education is informed by what actually happens in workplaces — the conversations, decisions, barriers and challenges that professionals face every day.

    Practical and immediately applicable

    You won't just learn the theory. You'll leave with practical approaches, questions, frameworks and strategies you can put into practice straight away.

    Straight to what matters

    No unnecessary theory. No information overload. Just clear, relevant education designed to help you do complex work with greater confidence.
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    Frequently asked questions

    Is this just another psychosocial risk awareness course?

    No. The course is designed to move beyond simply identifying psychosocial hazards. It focuses on what managers need to do when they recognise that something isn't right—including how to start the conversation, respond appropriately, understand reasonable management action and recognise when further support is required.

    Our managers have already completed psychosocial risk training. Why do they need this?

    Most organisations already have access to policies, guidance and information about psychosocial hazards. The gap is often what happens in the moment.

    This course focuses on the practical skills managers need to apply that knowledge: recognising emerging concerns, having the conversation and knowing what to do next.

    In other words: it's about turning knowledge into capability.

    Who is this course designed for?

    The course is designed for managers, supervisors, HR and People & Culture professionals, and executives with officer responsibilities.

    It is particularly relevant for people who are responsible for supporting teams and may be the first to notice changes in behaviour, performance or wellbeing.
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