Code of Conduct and Ethics

$75

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This course explores the essential ethical principles and behavioural standards that underpin a respectful and accountable workplace.

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Participants will gain clarity on expected behaviours, legal responsibilities, and how to act with integrity in day-to-day situations. Interactive scenarios and real-life dilemmas equip learners to uphold company values and contribute to a positive organisational culture.

Keywords: Code of Conduct Training, Workplace Ethics, Ethical Decision-Making, Professional Integrity, Reporting Misconduct, Conflict of Interest, Respectful Workplace Culture, Data Privacy Compliance, Anti-Fraud Awareness, Ethical Standards in Business, Workplace Behaviour Training

Course Modules

Workplace Ethics Defined

The role of ethics in building trust, maintaining reputation, and daily decision-making.
Scenario: Handling confidential information and insider knowledge.

What is a Code of Conduct

Principles: Integrity, respect, accountability.
How the Code guides actions, ensures fairness, and supports legal compliance.
Scenario: Addressing breaches of confidentiality.

Respect in the Workplace

The impact of respect on workplace culture and behaviour.
Recognising bullying, harassment, and exclusion.
Scenario: Responding to subtle disrespect among colleagues.

Ethical Decision-Making Framework

Six-step process to evaluate and act on ethical dilemmas.
Scenario: Choosing a vendor under pressure while maintaining company values.

Compliance with the Law

Overview of key legislation.
Role of codes of conduct, industry standards, and organisational policies.

Financial Integrity and Transparency

Common forms of financial misconduct: fraud, bribery, expense abuse.
Organisational safeguards: audits, reporting mechanisms, accountability.

Conflicts of Interest

Identifying personal relationships or interests that may affect decisions.
Transparency through disclosure and recusal.
Scenario: Vendor selection involving a close friend.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

Handling sensitive data and company information responsibly.
Preventing data breaches and following proper reporting protocols.
Scenario: Laptop theft leading to potential client data exposure.

Reporting Misconduct

Identifying breaches and unethical conduct.
Reporting through supervisors, HR, compliance officers, or anonymous hotlines.
Scenario: Observing minor but policy-breaching behaviour.

Wrap-Up

Recap of key ethical principles and responsibilities.
Reinforcing the importance of integrity, respect, transparency, and proper conduct.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the significance of ethics and the Code of Conduct in the workplace.
Identify ethical versus unethical behaviours across various contexts.
Apply an ethical decision-making framework to navigate complex scenarios.
Recognise and appropriately manage conflicts of interest.
Ensure data protection and uphold confidentiality.
Report misconduct through the correct organisational channels.
Comply with relevant Australian workplace legislation and ethical standards.

Legislation Covered

Public Service Act 1999 (Cth): Sets APS values and the foundation for public service ethics.
Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth): Provides workplace rights, entitlements, and protections.
Organisational Codes of Conduct: Reinforce behavioural expectations and compliance.
State and Industry-Specific Codes: Including South Australia’s Code of Ethics and professional conduct standards in sectors like finance and law.
Privacy and Data Protection Policies: Implicitly addressed in confidentiality and data handling modules.

Code of Conduct and Ethics

Course Modules

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Legislation Covered

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