Mental Health Leadership Training


Equipping Leaders to Build Psychologically Safe Workplaces

EMP Onsite: Work Strong, Work Safe

Leaders play a critical role in shaping mentally healthy, high-performing workplaces. EMP Onsite’s Mental Health Leadership Training equips managers, supervisors, and team leaders with the confidence and capability to identify, address, and support mental health and psychosocial risks in their teams.


Developed and delivered under the guidance of our Chief Mental Health Advisor, and Psychosocial Risk Specialist, this training combines psychological expertise, real workplace case studies, and practical tools that translate directly into day-to-day leadership.


The program aligns with ISO 45003 (Psychological Health & Safety at Work) and national WHS Regulations, supporting compliance while driving genuine culture change. Leaders leave equipped to recognise early warning signs, have supportive conversations, and create environments where employees feel safe to speak up and seek help early.

Key Benefits

  • Builds leadership capability and confidence in mental-health management.
  • Reduces psychosocial risk and psychological injury claims.
  • Improves communication, empathy, and team engagement.
  • Strengthens compliance with ISO 45003 and WHS Regulations.
  • Enhances culture, trust, and early-intervention outcomes.
  • Reinforces organisational wellbeing strategy and ROI.

How It Works

1. Needs Assessment & Program Design


EMP Onsite conducts a discovery session to understand your leadership structure, workforce profile, and psychosocial risk context. The program is then tailored to your industry and operational environment.


2. Interactive Workshop Delivery


Training is delivered through engaging, scenario-based sessions that blend psychological principles with real-world application. Leaders explore stress, fatigue, conflict, and mental-health challenges through practical examples and role-plays.


3. Skills Development Modules


Core topics include:

  • Recognising early signs of distress and burnout.
  • Having supportive, effective conversations.
  • Managing psychosocial hazards (workload, change, interpersonal conflict).
  • Escalation and referral pathways.
  • Building psychological safety within teams.


4. Tools & Resources


Leaders receive practical guides, conversation frameworks, and wellbeing checklists for ongoing use. Integration with EMP’s Onsite Counselling, Psychosocial Risk Audit, and Early Intervention services ensures full support continuity.


5. Measurement & Continuous Improvement


Post-training surveys and behavioural metrics (e.g. early reporting rates, team wellbeing engagement) are tracked and summarised via the EMP Dashboard to demonstrate ROI and cultural impact.

Optional Enhancements

  • Executive Masterclass Series for senior leadership teams.
  • Follow up coaching and mentoring sessions (1:1 or group).
  • Manager specific psychosocial risk action planning.
  • Integration with Mental Health First Aid or EAP programs.
  • Tailored sessions for high risk industries or shift based environments.

Proven Impact

Industry

Logistics & Distribution

Result

% increase in leader confidence to discuss mental health

ROI / Outcome

Reduction in stress related absenteeism

Manufacturing

% improvement in early help seeking rates

Fewer high severity psychological claims

Retail & FMCG

% improvement in team engagement scores

Improved psychosocial safety and retention

Government & Justice

% uplift in perceived psychological safety

Measurable cultural change and compliance alignment

Why Organisations Choose EMP Onsite

  • Designed and delivered by experts.
  • Backed by ISO 45003 aligned methodology and governance.
  • Combines psychological science with operational leadership practice.
  • Supported by integrated data analytics through the EMP Dashboard.
  • Proven measurable impact on culture, compliance, and wellbeing outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is the training?

    Standard workshops run for 2–4 hours, with condensed or extended options available for executives or large teams.

  • Who should attend?

    Frontline supervisors, team leaders, safety representatives, and managers responsible for people leadership and workplace wellbeing.

  • Is the training aligned with ISO 45003 and WHS psychosocial risk obligations?

    Yes. The program is fully aligned with ISO 45003 and the latest Safe Work Australia guidance for managing psychosocial hazards.

  • Can sessions be delivered onsite or virually?

    Yes. Training can be delivered onsite, online, or through hybrid models depending on location and team requirements.

  • How do you measure impact?

    We evaluate changes in leadership confidence, wellbeing conversations, and early-reporting behaviours, tracking outcomes through the EMP Dashboard and post-session feedback.

  • Can the content be customised for our industry?

    Absolutely. Modules are tailored to industry-specific psychosocial risks—whether logistics, retail, healthcare, or government.

Our proven programs typically deliver a 30% reduction in Workers’ Compensation claims and premium costs in addition to improving the workplace culture and the performance of individual workers and teams.
Contact EMP Onsite today to discuss how we can assist your organisation!

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