Values and Ethical Standards
Finance is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, good governance and ethical standards.
The department reinforces and affirms the need for staff to uphold the Australian Public Service (APS) Values and APS Code of Conduct through its commitment to the Finance Valued Behaviours. The Valued Behaviours articulate the guiding principles that drive and motivate staff to achieve corporate goals and shape the department’s direction.
Finance staff:
- nurture productive working relationships;
- communicate effectively;
- achieve results and demonstrate creativity;
- exhibit both personal drive and integrity;
- display the ability to learn; and
- demonstrate relevant skills and expertise.
The department has incorporated the Valued Behaviours into staff performance agreements, uses them as part of selection processes to assess potential new recruits, and communicates them to all new employees during induction and orientation sessions.
Finance has also established a Charter of Ethical Behaviour, runs tailored awareness programs covering ethical standards for staff and contractors, has developed a guide to ethical decision-making, and has established an ethics hotline for staff.