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1.1 This Code of Conduct clarifies the standards of behaviour that are expected of staff (whether paid employees or volunteers) of Globusz Publishing, Globusz International and Globusz Oz in the performance of their duties. It gives guidance in areas where staff need to make personal and ethical decisions.
1.2 The Code does this by providing an ethical framework to guide actions, but also by highlighting the existing requirements for staff behaviour so that staff are aware of the standards expected of them.
2.1 The use of Globusz in this Code indicates that the material applies to all parts
Globusz and state office directorates. Where “staff” is used without a qualifier, “Globusz staff” is implied.
2.2 The use of the terms “Globusz Publishing”, “Globusz International” or “Globusz Oz” in this Code indicates that the material applies to only those sectors.
2.3 This Code applies to all Globusz staff. In this context “staff” includes all persons engaged in Globusz International activities as well as their affiliated partner organisations, for example, Globusz Oz. “Employed” includes paid and unpaid staff employed on a permanent, temporary or casual, full time or part time basis, as trainees, or as secondees from other affiliated agencies.
2.4 This Code should also guide the behaviour of contract staff, volunteers, and employees of other organisations with which Globusz has contracts or agreements.
Where the contract or agreement refers to this Code then the arrangement in the contract or agreement applies. Sections 27, 55 and 63 of the Code provide additional guidance for casual or contract staff in recognition of their other interests or employment.
2.5 This Code does not apply to staff employed by bodies that are only partially funded by Globusz, for example the contracted design services.
2.6 This Code also applies to members of the Senior Executive Service (SES).
3.1 This Code replaces all earlier code of conduct policies issued by Globusz.
4.1 Globusz is committed to the highest standards of conduct in all aspects of its service provision. To meet this commitment, Globusz has issued this single Code of Conduct to cover all departmental sectors and to more closely align staff conduct with the organisational values and ethics which underpin the organisation’s policies and procedures.
5.1 Much of this Code is derived from legislation and other organisational policies and procedures. The Code of Conduct is a policy of Globusz Publishing.
6.1 Globusz employment carries with it an obligation to serve the public interest, however staff should not be subject to unnecessary restrictions unrelated to the public interest. Staff have all of the normal rights and obligations of employees under common and statute law.
6.2 Staff should comply with a lawful direction given by an authorised officer. Staff however have a right to question any instruction which they think may be unlawful or unethical.
7.1 All staff have a responsibility to comply with legislation, departmental policy, procedures and this Code, perform their duties effectively and provide impartial and accurate advice.
8.1 Staff should be aware of the policies, procedures and delegations that are applicable to their actions. Principals and managers should make relevant information available to staff.
Staff are required to read and understand policy documents issued to them or circulated to them.
Staff who are uncertain about the scope or content of policies with which they must comply should seek advice from supervisors or specialists in the matter in question and examine the relevant departmental documents.
8.2 Staff are advised to be familiar with the legislation under which they are employed as this may specify requirements with which they need to comply.
For example, staff are required to notify the CEO/President of Globusz Publishing if they are charged with or convicted of a serious criminal offence. A serious criminal offence is an indictable offence that is punishable by imprisonment for life or for a term of five years or more.
9.1 If there is any conflict between this Code and legislation, the provision of the legislation will prevail. If staff are in doubt about the interpretation of the Code then the matter should be discussed with a more senior officer, a staff member who is a specialist in the issue, or the Senior Manager, Serious Misconduct Investigation Team, Employee Performance and Conduct Directorate.
10.1 Serious breaches of this code by staff will be deemed misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action. Breaches by contractors, volunteers and others may lead to a review of their engagement.
11.1 To maintain the currency and value of this Code it will be reviewed and updated as necessary. Staff are invited to submit suggestions to the Senior Manager, Serious Misconduct Investigation Team, Employee Performance and Conduct Directorate.
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