Course Overview

Equal Employment Opportunity for Employees is a training course designed to provide workers with an understanding of what behaviour is considered unlawful and unacceptable. The course defines EEO, types of discrimination, protected attributes and how the complaints process is handled. This course is based on Australian legislation and is designed to support human resource training programs.

Learning Outcomes

This course will provide an understanding of:

• what equal employment opportunity (EEO) means
• the legislation that applies to EEO
• behaviour that is considered unlawful discrimination and defences and exceptions
• how organisations should manage internal complaints, and
• what happens when an individual makes an external complaint.

Target Audience

This course provides employees with an understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and the importance of creating a respectful, inclusive, and fair workplace. It explores workplace equality, anti-discrimination obligations, diversity and inclusion, employee rights, and the prevention of bullying, harassment, and unlawful discrimination. Learners will gain practical knowledge of inclusive workplace behaviours, workplace fairness, respectful communication, and equal opportunity legislation to help foster a safe and supportive workplace culture across Australian organisations.

This course is designed for employees across all industries in Australia who are responsible for contributing to a respectful and inclusive workplace. It is suitable for workers, contractors, and volunteers in corporate, government, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, construction, community services, and other workplace settings where workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and fair treatment are essential.