Elements and Performance Criteria
- Embody and model public service values
- Personal dealings within and on behalf of the organisation are used to consistently demonstrate a commitment to the professionalism, ethical values and principles of public service.
- A high level of expertise related to public sector ethics and standards is developed and maintained in accordance with current legislation and guidelines.
- Complex ethical matters are interpreted and advice is provided to resolve them in accordance with legislative requirements and public sector standards.
- The reporting of suspected unethical conduct is encouraged, dealt with in a confidential manner and acted on promptly in accordance with public sector standards and organisational policy and procedures.
- Embed ethical practice into the organisation's culture and processes
- Strengths, weaknesses and threats to ethical conduct in the organisation are identified through analysis of state, national and international trends, and strategies are developed to act on them in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Management and accountability structures in the organisation are analysed against public sector standards, and strategies put in place to ensure continuous improvement.
- Development/review of policy and organisational processes is influenced to include and address ethical considerations in accordance with public sector standards.
- Frameworks for ethical decision making and policy setting are developed and promoted in accordance with public sector standards.
- Policies and procedures are analysed/designed to allow individuals to safely report breaches of ethical conduct and for remedying breaches of ethical conduct.
- Promote ethical leadership and decision making at all levels of the organisation
- Dialogue on organisational values and ethics is fostered with and between staff to develop a strong understanding of and commitment to public sector standards.
- Leadership and guidance are provided to empower individuals and the organisation to address ethical issues in accordance with legislative requirements and public sector standards.
- Organisational patterns, trends and issues that require ethical consideration by managers and staff are identified and referred for action.
- Leadership programs that promote ethical and values-based behaviour are promoted and supported according to organisational requirements and the individual needs and capabilities of staff.