ProCons is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all employees, contractors, clients, and visitors. We do not tolerate harassment, bullying, or any form of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.
This policy supports our obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) and reflects our commitment to promoting a positive workplace culture where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
This policy applies to:
It applies across all workplaces, including offices, construction sites, client locations, training environments, work‑related travel, and work‑related social activities.
Workplace bullying is repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed toward a worker or group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety.
Examples of bullying may include (but are not limited to):
Reasonable management action, carried out in a lawful and respectful manner (such as performance management or disciplinary processes), does not constitute bullying.
Harassment is any unwelcome behaviour that a reasonable person would expect to offend, humiliate, or intimidate another person.
This may include:
Harassment can occur between workers, contractors, supervisors, clients, or visitors.
If you experience or witness bullying or harassment, you are encouraged to report it as early as possible.
Reports can be made to:
All reports will be handled confidentially, sensitively, and without bias.
ProCons will:
Disciplinary action may be taken where a breach of this policy is substantiated.
ProCons will not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against any person who raises a concern or participates in an investigation in good faith. Any such behaviour will be treated as a serious breach of this policy.
Workers affected by bullying or harassment will be offered appropriate support during and after the investigation process.
This policy is reviewed regularly and updated as required to ensure ongoing compliance with legislation and best practice workplace standards.