Respect
Public officials should demonstrate respect for colleagues, other public officials and members of the Victorian community by:
- treating them fairly and objectively; and
- ensuring freedom from discrimination, harassment and bullying; and
- using their views to improve outcomes on an ongoing basis.
(Public Administration Act 2004, s. 7)
6.1 Fair and Objective Treatment
Public sector employees of special bodies promote an environment that encourages respect.
Public sector employees of special bodies are fair, objective and courteous in their dealings with the Government, community and other public sector employees.
6.2 Privacy and Confidentiality
Public sector employees of special bodies understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality. Confidential information requires special treatment and protection. Those people who provide confidential information to public sector employees of special bodies have the right to expect this information will be treated as confidential. Public sector employees of special bodies with access to confidential information ensure it remains confidential, and at all times act in accordance with legislation and policies relating to dealing with private information.
6.3 Maintaining Confidentiality
Public sector employees of special bodies receive and manage information in such a manner that its confidentiality will be maintained and that it will not be used to advantage a prospective employer or business, or disadvantage the public sector special body.
6.4 Equity and Diversity
Public sector employees of special bodies follow the spirit as well as the letter of the law relating to discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation. Public sector employees of special bodies create an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Valuing and promoting diversity is an important element of demonstrating respect.
6.5 Improving Outcomes
Public sector employees of special bodies are conscientious and efficient in their work. They use their knowledge and expertise to deliver a high quality service, as well as identifying opportunities to improve service outcomes.
Public sector employees of special bodies contribute both individually and as part of a team and engage constructively with their colleagues on work related matters. They share information with team members to support delivery of the best and most appropriate service outcomes.