1.2 Conduct and Integrity
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Last Modified:
20-Jul-2023
Review Date:
01-Jun-2019
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| Purpose |
To provide clear guidance about ethical ways of working and the standard of conduct required by all staff.
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| Practice Requirements |
- All staff must receive a copy of the Department of Communities' Code of Conduct as a part of their workplace induction.
- All staff must read and understand the Code of Conduct and apply the principles to their everyday work activities.
- All staff must complete the Accountable and Ethical Decision Making eLearning in the onbarding process and every three years afterwards.
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Procedures- Communities' Code of Conduct
- iCREATE Values
- Public Sector Commissioner's Code of Ethics
- Communities' Standards of Behaviours
- Accountable and Ethical Decision Making Training
Communities' Code of ConductThe Department of Communities' Code of Conduct (the Code) is an official, mandatory public record that outlines the minimum standards of conduct, ethical behaviour and integrity required of staff as public officers, and as representatives of the Department. It sets out the standards of behaviour, responsibilities and obligations required of all staff. The Code helps put Communities' iCREATE values - integrity, courage, respect, empathy, accountability, trust and empowerment - into practice every day, in every action and interaction.
iCREATE ValuesCommunities iCREATE values underpin all shared behaviour and guides culture. The Code reflects these values.
I Integrity We are honest We do what we say we'll do C Courage We are bold We are brave R Respect We treat everyone with dignity We recognise contribution and value diversity E Empathy We are authentic and understanding We are compassionate A Accountability We are collectively responsible We are reliable T Trust We are fair We act in good faith E Empowerment We support our colleagues We build on strengths Public Sector Commissioner's Code of EthicsThe Public Sector Commissioner's Instruction No. 7: Code of Ethics establishes the following minimum standards of conduct and integrity that apply to all public sector employees. Personal Integrity We act with care and diligence and make decisions that are honest, fair, impartial, and timely and consider all relevant information. Relationship with others We treat people with respect, courtesy and sensitivity and recognise their interests, rights, safety and welfare. Accountability We use the resources of the state in a responsible and accountable manner that ensures the efficient, effective and appropriate use of human, natural, financial and physical resources, property and information.
Communities' Standards of Behaviours The Code builds on these minimum standards and requires all Communities staff to uphold the standards of behaviour in the following areas: - Personal behaviour,
- Communication, official information, use of information and record keeping
- Fraudulent or corrupt behaviour
- Use of public resources
- Conflicts of interest and gifts and benefits, and
- Reporting suspected breaches of the code.
The Code is supported by the compulsory Accountable and Ethical Decision Making (AEDM) Course and Communities' Integrity Framework. The AEDM Course provides an overview of the Code and guidance on the ethical and professional behaviour expected of all employees.
Accountable and Ethical Decision Making TrainingThe Code is supported by the compulsory Accountable and Ethical Decision Making (AEDM) Course and Communities' Integrity Framework. The AEDM Course provides an overview of the Code and guidance on the ethical and professional behaviour expected of all employees.
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