1. Conduct and Ethics Branch, HR Division  9637 2595 Five Investigations Advisers: Tim Best, Symon Kohut, Jonelle Reidy, Paul Atlee and John Frazer Two CRC/WWC/Admin Officers: Stella Choi and Sophie Tsoutsidis One Records Compliance Officer: Rose O’Shea Manager: Carmel White We provide advice and support on: 1.Complaints resolution (complaints against staff) 2.Unsatisfactory performance 3.Misconduct 4.Fitness for duty on grounds of health 5.Conflict of interest

2. Conduct and Ethics Branch, HR Division  9637 2595 1. Public Administration Act 2004 2. Code of Conduct for Employees in the Victorian Public Sector 3. Education and Training Reform Act (Vic) 2006 4. Ministerial Order No. 199 PART 11 – Conduct and Duties; Division I – Conduct Public Sector Values Responsiveness Integrity Impartiality Accountability Respect Leadership Human Rights

3. Conduct and Ethics Branch, HR Division  9637 2595 Code of Conduct for Employees in the Victorian Public Sector The Code sets out binding obligations for all employees in the teaching service

4. Conduct and Ethics Branch, HR Division  9637 2595 Public officials demonstrate integrity by: (i) being honest, open and transparent in their dealings; and (ii) using powers responsibly; and (iii) reporting improper conduct; and (iv) avoiding any real or apparent conflicts of interest; and (v) striving to earn and sustain public trust of a high level. (Public Administration Act 2004, s. 7) Code of Conduct for Employees in the Victorian Public Sector

5. Conduct and Ethics Branch, HR Division  9637 2595 3.1 Honesty at work 3.2 Using Powers at Work 3.3 Financial Probity 3.4 Official Information 3.5 Public Comment 3.6 Reporting Unethical Behaviour 3.7 Conflict of Interest 3.8 Other Employment 3.9 Public Trust 3.10 Criminal Offences 3.11 Drugs and Alcohol Code of Conduct for Employees in the Victorian Public Sector

6. Conduct and Ethics Branch, HR Division  9637 2595

7. Conflict of Interest A conflict of interest arises where a public duty is influenced, or can be seen to be influenced, by a private interest (including those of your friends or family). COI can be actual, potential or perceived. Stage 1 assess/identify Stage 2 report and manage Stage 3 monitor

9. Conduct and Ethics Branch, HR Division  9637 2595 Hot topics! Recruitment (personal relationships): see COI Toolkit Other employment: see HRWeb and COI Toolkit Administering personal leave: questionable medical certificates; AWOL Inappropriate relationships with students: be vigilant

10. Conduct and Ethics Branch, HR Division  9637 2595 Reminders! 1.PROCS: Access right to PROCS is not transferrable to a new location. Your principal will need make a new request. 2.CRC applications: Don't resubmit the same application. CALL Stella: 9637 2594 3.VIT Registration/ WWCC exemption: If exemption is applied, keep track of expiration date. 4.Employment Limitations: Check Suitability for Employment