Western Power, in conjunction with Threat Protect, are holding a series of safety courses to arm you with practical personal safety tips. Course Duration 1 hour Who Should Attend This training is for Western Power personnel only Prerequisites None Other This one hour session is the theory component of the training and whilst it’s not mandatory, it is recommended you complete the theory session prior to completing the practical session. Numbers are limited however, more dates will... [More]

Western Power, in conjunction with Threat Protect, are holding a series of safety courses to arm you with practical personal safety tips. Course Duration 1 hour Who Should Attend This training is for Western Power personnel only Prerequisites While not mandatory, it is recommended you complete the theory session prior to this practical session. Other This one hour session is the practical component of the training so you will need to wear flat comfortable shoes and comfortable... [More]

The aim of the session is to provide participants with an overall understanding of why LGBTI inclusion is important to an organisation as well as to provide a level of comfort around terminology, explore challenges often faced by LGBTI employees and provide awareness on the impact that a culture has on the lived experiences of identifying people. This session has a particular focus on trans and gender diverse people. Learn more about: Impact of an organisations culture on invisible... [More]

Understand what it takes to live and work in a Multi-cultural place like Australia. Hear more about the differences that seem to set us part while really they are bringing us to a better place of knowledge and acceptance. Unconscious biases are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness. Unconscious bias is far more prevalent than conscious prejudice and often incompatible with one’s conscious values. Accidental,... [More]

Innovation is in our bones. Perhaps it didn’t have a fancy name but we have always found new ways to working when we have needed. Today, technology drives an even quicker rate of change and we want to be ready for the next big thing in energy. Inside innovation series of courses will help us build the skills to ensure we make Western Power a place where good ideas happen. This course offers Design Thinking principles, customer empathy and human centred design. Course Duration 3... [More]

This workshop is a valuable resource for managers, and supervisors hiring and managing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees or communities. The workshop provides an insight into working with Indigenous people; the impact of cultural obligations, kinship systems and communication-styles. This workshop explains the leadership and management style most appropriate for supporting Indigenous people in our workplace. Emphasis is placed on managing cultural obligations,... [More]

This module is a 5 hour facilitator led workshop that provides information to leaders on how to address psychological health risks under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all persons at Western Power. Course Duration 5 hours Prerequisites There are none for this course Learning Outcomes As a result of attending this course participants should be able to: Understand the roles and responsibilities of a safety leader and how they apply to... [More]

This workshop uses the rise of the famous Levi Straus Blue Jean, model XX, to unpack the complexities of the Diversity Dividend in the Workplace. Participants are encouraged to explore the evolution of gender equality within society and in their own workplace experiences, and to interact with others in the course to understand the benefits of the Diversity Dividend in increasing efficiencies and improving the Employee Experience. Course Duration 4 hours Who Should Attend All... [More]