Proudly presented by the Waalitj Hub and Strategic HR Australia.

This workshop is free to attend for First Nations Peoples hoping to learn about HR basics for their business.

This practical and interactive 90-minute workshop will help Aboriginal business owners understand the HR basics and put strong workplace foundations in place. Using plain English, practical examples and discussion, the workshop will cover business structure, the WA state and national workplace relations systems, award coverage, pay, employment types, contracts, job descriptions, workplace policies, employee records and induction. The workshop will also briefly introduce the business owner’s responsibility to provide a physically and psychologically safe workplace.

OUTCOMES:

Participants will leave the workshop with a clearer understanding of their responsibilities and practical steps they can take in their own business.

Participants will learn how to:

• understand their business structure and which workplace relations system may apply.

• follow a practical process for checking award coverage, classification and pay.

• understand the differences between full-time, part-time, casual and fixed-term employees and contractors.

• recognise the importance of compliant employment contracts, job descriptions and induction.

• identify the essential HR policies, procedures and employee records their business needs.

• recognise basic physical and psychological workplace safety risks.

• identify practical HR actions to complete within the next 30 days.

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR:

Strategic HR Australia brings more than 26 years of HR and industrial relations experience across a broad range of industries, including construction, trades, mining, professional services, healthcare, community services, NDIS and Aboriginal organisations. We have extensive experience supporting Aboriginal corporations and Aboriginal-led organisations to establish practical, compliant and culturally respectful workplace systems.

This workshop is free to attend for First Nations Peoples hoping to learn about HR basics for their business.

DATE:

Tuesday 10 November 2026

TIME:

12.30pm – 2.00pm

LOCATION:

This workshop will be delivered virtually. You will need access to a PC and an internet connection.