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Online Workplace Policies and Procedures Templates

Australia and New Zealand

Sentrient’s online workplace policies and procedures templates are designed to support small and medium businesses, as well as larger organisations across Australia and New Zealand. These templates help organisations manage workplace relations, compliance, and safety obligations effectively.

Our comprehensive range of workplace policies and procedures includes anti-bullying and harassment, cybersecurity, internet and social media use, equal employment opportunity, health and wellbeing, infection prevention and control, work health and safety, working from home, and more. Each template can be customised to suit the specific needs of your organisation, ensuring your workplace policies and procedures remain relevant and practical.

These templates can be compiled into a complete workplace policies and procedures manual, forming clear employment guidelines for your business. You can modify as little or as much of the content as required. Some sections may be governed by state or federal legislation, so it is important to seek appropriate human resources or legal advice and to regularly update your workplace policies and procedures as laws change.

The Importance of Workplace Policies and Procedures

Workplace policies and procedures are a critical component of any organisation’s workplace relations and safety framework, regardless of business size or industry. They establish clear expectations, promote consistent decision-making, support governance and compliance, and help manage workplace risks.

Effective workplace policies and procedures provide employees with clear guidance on acceptable behaviour, reporting processes, and where to seek support. Without a reliable and up-to-date policies and procedures manual, businesses increase the risk of unmanaged issues such as safety breaches, privacy concerns, bullying, harassment, and discrimination.

In many jurisdictions, providing workplace policies and procedures to employees is a legal requirement. Employers must be able to demonstrate that staff have read, understood, and acknowledged these policies during induction and at regular intervals. Failure to do so can result in legal claims, costly investigations, loss of productivity, financial impact, and reputational damage.

Workplace Policies and Procedures Templates

Sentrient’s workplace policies and procedures templates can be used individually or combined to create a comprehensive employee policy handbook. Each template is designed to be flexible, allowing organisations to tailor content to their operational and compliance requirements.

While these workplace policies and procedures templates provide a strong foundation, some sections may be subject to legislative requirements. It is recommended that businesses seek HR or legal advice and regularly review their policies to ensure ongoing compliance and consistency across the organisation.

List of Sentrient Workplace Policies and Procedures Templates

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Alcohol and Drugs Policy Template

This alcohol and drugs policy template outlines a zero-tolerance for the use of illicit drugs or attending work under the influence of alcohol, and promotes work health and safety.

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Anti-Bullying Policy Template

This anti-bullying policy template outlines a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours that constitute workplace bullying and promotes a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

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Anti-Harassment Policy Template

This anti-harassment policy template outlines zero tolerance for behaviours that constitute sexual harassment and promotes a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace.

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Attendance and Absenteeism Policy Template

This attendance and absenteeism policy template outlines how absences, late arrivals, and early departures from work are handled by staff and managers in the workplace.

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Child Safety Policy Template

This child safety policy template outlines the approach we take to ensure that all children, young people and vulnerable adults are safe and how we protect their rights.

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Code of Conduct Policy Template

This code of conduct policy template outlines the standards of behaviour expected in the workplace, including honesty and integrity, as well as ethical and professional standards.

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Company Property Policy Template

This company property policy template outlines the appropriate use of company property, including all items and materials that can be accessed and used by staff.

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Conflict of Interest Policy Template

This conflict of interest policy template outlines what a conflict of interest in the workplace is and promotes decision-making that is for the betterment of the business.

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COVID-19 Response Policy Template

This COVID-19 response policy template outlines things that we can do to mitigate unnecessary risks associated with living and working through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cultural Diversity Policy Template

This cultural diversity policy template outlines how we promote workplace diversity and how we embrace cultural diversity to increase engagement and build trust.

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Cyber Security Policy Template

This cybersecurity policy template outlines how to protect networks, devices, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access and promotes a cybersecurity culture.

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Data Breach Response Policy Template

This data breach response policy template outlines what to do if a data breach happens and when personal information is accessed or disclosed without authorisation or is lost.

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Domestic and Family Violence Policy Template

This domestic and family violence policy template outlines a zero-tolerance for domestic and family violence and promotes a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace.

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Dress Code Policy Template

This dress code policy template outlines what an appropriate dress is in the workplace or when attending activities or events in connection with the workplace.

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Environmental Policy Template

This environmental policy template outlines the organisation’s overall environmental performance and its environmental position and values.

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Ergonomics Policy Template

This office ergonomics policy template outlines appropriate workstation design and ergonomics in the workplace and includes an ergonomics assessment checklist.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Template

This EEO policy template outlines a zero-tolerance for behaviours that constitute discrimination or victimisation and promotes a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace.

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Expense Claim Policy Template

This general expense claim policy template outlines how to seek reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred when performing approved work duties.

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First Aid Policy Template

This first aid policy template outlines the requirements for administering first aid in the event of an injury, sudden illness, or medical emergency in the workplace or while working remotely.

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Grievance Handling Policy Template

This grievance handling policy template outlines the process for a grievance to be heard, avoids conflicts, and promotes a supportive and pleasant workplace for everyone.

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Hand Hygiene Policy Template

This hand hygiene policy template outlines hand hygiene best practices and reinforces our participation in the national hand hygiene initiative and hand hygiene compliance.

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Health and Wellbeing Policy Template

This health and wellbeing policy template provides a clear and positive statement underlying the value the organisation places on health and wellbeing.

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Internet and Social Media Policy Template

This IT, internet, email, and social media policy template outlines appropriate behaviour when using the internet, email and social media in or associated with the workplace.

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Infection Prevention and Control Policy Template

This infection prevention and control policy template outlines what is required to minimise the risk of infection and to control the spread of infection in the workplace.

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Intellectual Property Policy Template

This intellectual property policy template outlines how we use, generate, acquire, disclose and manage intellectual property associated with the workplace.

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Leave Policy Template

This leave policy template outlines the range and conditions of different types of leave, including annual leave, personal/carers leave, and other forms of leave that are available.

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LGBTIQ Inclusion Policy Template

This lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and questioning policy template outlines how to promote a safe, LBTIQ inclusive and respectful workplace.

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Manual Handling Policy Template

This manual handling policy template outlines the measures that should be taken to ensure safe lifting and carrying and for manual handling activities in the workplace.

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Managing Remote Teams Policy Template

This remote team management policy template outlines the way that remote teams are managed, including teams that are working from home or in remote locations.

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Parental Leave Policy Template

This parental leave policy template outlines parental leave, paid and unpaid, that is available to both parents in a relationship, including de-facto and same-sex couples.

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Performance Improvement Policy Template

This performance improvement policy template outlines the process for improving performance, addressing performance discrepancies from an appraisal and for performance management.

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Recruitment Policy Template

This recruitment policy template outlines the process for hiring employees and ensures that we are committed to equal employment opportunities. It outlines the hiring process and promotes consistency when we recruit.

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Safe Driving Policy Template

This safe driving policy template outlines safe driving practises and planning and what you can do to get around as safely as possible when driving your own or a work vehicle.

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Supportive Bystander Policy Template

This supportive bystander policy template outlines how bystanders can take safe action to stop bullying, harassment and discrimination against others in the workplace.

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Whistleblower Policy Template

This whistleblowing policy template outlines a zero-tolerance for retaliation against anyone who raises concerns about potentially illegal or otherwise wrongful practices in good faith.

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Workplace Violence Policy Template

This workplace violence and aggression policy template outlines the organisations’ commitment to maintaining a workplace that is free from violence and aggression.

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Working from Home Policy Template

This working-from-home policy template outlines working-from-home arrangements and promotes a healthy, safe and flexible working environment.

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Workplace Gender Equality Policy Template

This WGE policy template outlines gender equality intent, priorities and practices and promotes a workplace where women and men are equally represented, valued and rewarded.

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How to Use the Workplace Policies and Procedures Manual

These workplace policies and procedures templates can be uploaded and assigned to employees through the Sentrient online workplace compliance system or human resource management platform. For best results, policies should be supported by legally endorsed workplace relations and safety training. Sentrient’s online compliance courses cover key topics including equal employment opportunity, internet and social media, privacy, sexual harassment, work health and safety, and workplace bullying.

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