Code of Conduct

Public sector employees must conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner at all times. The NSW Government has established a range of legislative provisions and policies to ensure that employees and agencies comply with the highest standards of performance, conduct and ethical accountability.

Further information is available in the following PSC policy documents:

• Personnel Handbook Chapter 8 Model Code of Conduct
• Code of Conduct and Ethics for Public Sector Executives (D1998_007)

See also

• Independent Commission Against Corruption  (website)
• NSW Ombudsman (website)

Misconduct

Non-Public Service Groups

Go to the following agency websites for the job types listed.

• Department of Education and Communities - Teachers
• NSW Police Force - Police
• NSW Department of Health - Health workers

Other employees should contact agency human resource areas for information about relevant legislation covering disciplinary matters.

Public Service Groups

The Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002, Part 2.7 includes provisions for the management of conduct and performance - definitions, dealing with misconduct, procedural guidelines, allegations of misconduct, unsatisfactory performance, disciplinary action, suspension of officers, dismissal of senior executive officers, retiring or resigning before disciplinary action.

The Personnel Handbook Chapter 9 Management of Conduct and Performance outlines the process for managing conduct and performance for officers.