Gain a clear, practical overview of workplace health and safety obligations in an educational setting. Unpack the key legal responsibilities around risk management, compliance and due diligence, and how these apply in day‑to‑day operations. Examine emerging workplace health and safety trends, helping you to proactively identify and manage risks at your school while meeting evolving regulatory expectations. This webinar is ideal for those responsible for oversight, strategy and decision‑making in school environments.
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Description
Legalwise Seminars is a NESA recognised PD provider
Educators can attend and earn 1 hour of Registered Professional Development or Registered Professional Learning
Lawyers can attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
Graduate - Proficient - Highly Accomplished - Lead Accreditation
4.2 - Maintain Student Safety
6.2 - Engage in professional learning and improve practice
7.2 - Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements
Chair:
Dr Steve Middleton, Principal and CEO, The Pittwater House School
1.00pm to 2.00pm Managing Workplace Health and Safety in Your School
Especially for school leaders and governance professionals, you will:
- Gain a practical understanding of your workplace health and safety legal obligations in educational settings, including risk management, compliance and due diligence responsibilities
- Explore emerging trends to help schools proactively manage safety risks and meet their regulatory duties
Presented by Cav. Maria Saraceni, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Presenters
Dr Steve Middleton, Principal and CEO, The Pittwater House SchoolDr Middleton, who will formally begin in Term 1, 2026, is a respected educational leader with close to 30 years’ experience in Australia’s top independent schools – including The King’s School and Knox Grammar. Associate Principal at St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar in Melbourne, named one of The Educator’s Most Influential Educators, Dr Middleton is a passionate advocate for the collective well-being and academic advancement of each student.
Cav. Maria Saraceni, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Cav. Maria Saraceni is a leading barrister at Francis Burt Chambers specialising in regulatory and compliance law, corporate governance, employment law, industrial relations, and workplace health and safety. She is recognised for her strategic approach, achieving practical, commercially responsible outcomes through both negotiated solutions and legal proceedings. Maria also serves as a non-executive director on statutory and not-for-profit boards and is a sought-after speaker and mentor within the legal profession. Fluent in Italian and French, she brings a direct and approachable communication style to her work, assisting a diverse range of clients.
