Stephanie Black - Organisational Performance and Wellbeing

Jan 28, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Stephanie Black, a Programs and Policy manager specializing in workplace wellbeing and diversity in the resources sector, shares her insights. She unveils a Mental Health Maturity Assessment Tool aimed at organizations, emphasizing the importance of peer learning over top-down approaches. Stephanie highlights the challenges of cognitive demand in the workplace, offering practical solutions like nap rooms. She also explores transformative megatrends affecting jobs and skills, predicting a rising need for human factors expertise in navigating the complexities of modern work.

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ADVICE

Benchmark Mental Health With A Heat Map

Use the Mental Health Maturity Assessment Tool to benchmark and plan incremental improvements across five maturity stages.
Share selected top and bottom heat-map items for targeted peer learning after sign-off by a qualified person.

INSIGHT

Basics First, Perks Later

Mental health maturity needs foundational risk systems before cherry-on-top programs are effective.
Some 'basic' items like risk management can be harder to implement than progressive perks.

ANECDOTE

Award-Winning Cognitive Demand Program

Stephanie led a program that reduced psychosocial risks by addressing cognitive demand and won the 2019 WA award.
Interventions included streamlining procedures, better knowledge management and a nap room for sleep issues.

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Kath Jones our HFESA President, is discussing Organisational Performance, Cognitive Demands, and Mental Health Maturity Assessment Tools with Stephanie Black.

Stephanie Black is an experienced programs manager with a diverse cross-disciplinary background. Stephanie is passionate about enhancing organisational performance and human wellbeing amidst the complexities of modern technology and operational demands.

She has successfully managed geophysics, IT, and QHSE projects, including award-winning workplace interventions recognised at the Western Australian Workplace Health and Safety Excellence Awards. Currently, Stephanie leads AREEA’s programs in workplace wellbeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion, managing several advisory boards and an extensive portfolio of initiatives. Her experience spans various industries, including mining and offshore oil and gas.

Stephanie holds degrees in physics and psychology, diplomas in management and work health and safety, and a PhD in psychology. She is a Certified Human Factors and Ergonomics Professional with HFESA, a Chartered Manager and Fellow with the Institute of Managers and Leaders ANZ and the Chartered Management Institute UK, a Senior Member and Certified Professional with the Australian Computer Society, and an Accredited Research Manager Foundation with the Australian Research Management Society.

In addition to her professional roles, she is actively involved in several professional organisations. She is a member of the HFESA WA Branch Committee and has served as a WA Branch Rep on the National Committee. She also serves on the Australian Computer Society's WA AI SIG Steering Committee, and she is a member of the Australian Institute of Physics WA Branch Committee and has previously served as Secretary of the Branch.

https://www.areea.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AREEA_Mental_Health_Maturity_Assessment_Tool_Implementation-Guide.pdf

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