WHS Due Diligence Lead Auditor Training

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the principles of officer due diligence under WHS legislation and how WHS audits and assurance activities support an organisation in meeting these obligations
• Understand the role of audit outcomes in informing the Board and executive management, and how to structure audit reporting to support governance and oversight
• Initiate, lead, and participate in WHS audits aligned with ISO 19011:2026 and ISO 45001:2018, including planning, scoping, and developing effective audit timetables
• Gather and verify evidence through interviews, observations, and document reviews
• Lead audit meetings (opening and closing), engaging effectively with stakeholders and audit team members to ensure clarity and shared understanding
• Identify and assess key WHS risks and hazards, evaluate operational controls, and determine the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
• Analyse audit findings to assess conformance, document nonconformances clearly, and recommend practical corrective actions to drive continual improvement and assurance.

Timetable

Day 1

WHS management systems and due diligence

• Introduction to WHS management systems
• Due diligence
• Organisational context and leadership
• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• WHS operational controls
• WHS performance evaluation and improvement
• Alignment of WHS and the three lines of defence model.

Day 2

WHS audit planning

• Introduction to auditing
• 7 principles of auditing
• Setting appropriate audit objectives, scope, and criteria
• Undertaking the document review
• Audit planning, including effective timetabling
• Checklist generation and review
• Conduct of an opening meeting.

Day 3

WHS audit delivery

• Audit interview techniques
• Effective audit evidence, sampling, and verification
• Writing audit findings
• Conduct of a closing meeting
• Audit report writing requirements
• Corrective action and follow-up
• Completing the audit report
• Course review.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Attainment with 3 Exemplar Global competencies:

• Exemplar Global AU26 – Auditing management systems
• Exemplar Global TL26 – Lead audit teams
• Exemplar Global OH 45001 – Auditing ISO 45001 management systems.

Upon successful completion of the course and all required assessment items, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for BSBSS00128 Lead Auditor Skill Set, consisting of: 

• BSBAUD411 Participate in quality audits  
• BSBAUD511 Initiate quality audits 
• BSBAUD512 Lead quality audits 
• BSBAUD513 Report on quality audits.

Nationally Recognised Training assessment components are to be completed within 6 months.

This course is co-facilitated by Risk Training Professionals (RTP) and Mills Oakley, combining practical audit training with expert legal insights.

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm, providing expert legal services across workplace relations, safety, and risk. Their team supports organisations in navigating complex regulatory environments and implementing legally sound safety governance.

Tom Barham – RTP

Tom is an experienced trainer and auditor with a background in operational risk, WHS, and management systems. He brings practical expertise from both industry and training environments and is known for making complex concepts accessible and engaging for participants.

Elias Jeha – Mills Oakley

Elias is a Senior Associate, Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety, at Mills Oakley.

You will complete a series of workshops during the course, which form part of the assessment. Upon the completion of each module there is a short multiple-choice quiz. You will receive continual assistance and feedback from the facilitator. 

To complete the Nationally Recognised Training units of competency and BSBSS00128 Lead Auditor Skill Set, an additional assessment is required to be completed and submitted to RTP for review following the training to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the audit process. You will be provided with instructions to assist with completion of the assessment, and templates are available for use, as required. Your trainer will explain the post-course assessment process during the training.

Nationally Recognised Training assessment components are to be completed within 6 months. 

This course is suited to:

• WHS managers needing to incorporate due diligence into their audit program
• Safety professionals involved in in WHS governance or compliance
• In-house legal counsel supporting WHS compliance efforts
• Those involved in developing or improving an WHS management system
• Staff who play an active role in WHS processes within their organisation
• Those managing WHS compliance or auditing responsibilities
• Anyone wanting to formalise their existing knowledge with a recognised qualification.

A business background is beneficial, but prior auditing or management systems experience is not required.

This course is relevant across all Australian jurisdictions and suitable for all industries, from small to medium enterprises through to large, publicly listed companies with group structures.

Price

The price of this course is $4,195 GST exempt. 

Discounts for multiple attendees are available – please contact us to find out what discounts can be applied.

How to enrol

We offer an easy, streamlined enrolment process – you can either enrol directly into your course online or call us on 1300 95 96 92 to enrol over the phone.

How to pay

We offer a variety of payment methods:

• Bank transfer
• Credit card
• Payment plans.

Payment plans

We can arrange flexible payment plans on an individual basis. Please be aware that your certificate will be held until full payment has been received.

Public – Face-to-face

The Brisbane course will be delivered at Mills Oakley, located at:

Level 23 
66 Eagle St
Brisbane, Queensland, 4000

Our public training courses are offered in multiple convenient locations across Australia, ensuring we can provide education for participants nationwide. You can attend our Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor courses in most major capital cities, including Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. These locations provide a perfect setting for face-to-face learning, where you can interact directly with our experienced trainers and network with other professionals in the field.

Public – Virtual/Online

If online learning is more your style, we also offer this course via virtual delivery for those who prefer or require flexibility. Our online courses are available to participants in Australia and New Zealand, providing the same premium education as our face-to-face sessions, with the added convenience of online learning. The virtual platform is designed to mimic in-person learning and aims to be engaging and interactive, with real-time group exercises, Q&A sessions, and online assessments. No matter your location, you can benefit from our expert-led training to understand the requirements of the ISO 45001 OH&S standard and learn how to audit an OH&S management system.

Please note: Due to licensing restrictions, our virtual courses are open to participants from Australia and NZ only.

In-house – Face-to-face or virtual

In-house training can provide a cost-effective training solution for organisations with a number of staff who require training. We can also customise a course to suit your own individual needs, and include your own audit documentation. Call us on 1300 95 96 92 or complete the form below to request a quote. 

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