CodeOfConduct

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Code of Conduct

1. Policy Statement

The Congregation actively promotes a way of life which embraces Christian values and ethics including:

• respect and care for every individual;
• inclusion
• justice
• integrity
• compassion
• co-operation and achieving through teams,
• wise stewardship; and
• professional excellence

The Congregation’s Code of Conduct is based on these values and provides guidelines for all staff members on the appropriate way to interact with clients, colleagues, volunteers, visitors, and members of the general public. By adhering to these guidelines we will all contribute to the development of a warm and friendly working environment, and to the delivery of high quality, professional outcomes.

2. Objective

To achieve a workplace culture where relationships are based on cooperation, mutual respect, understanding and trust.

3. Scope

This policy applies to all staff members and volunteers of the Congregation.

4. Application

The practical application of this policy will be demonstrated by staff members in several ways including, but not restricted to, care and respect, communication, collaboration and teamwork, professionalism and excellence and professional relationships with clients.

4.1. Care and respect

We acknowledge that every individual has different gifts and skills and we will

1. treat others with dignity and respect;
2. behave courteously and without prejudice at all times;
3. respect the right of others to confidentiality;
4. value colleagues, their gifts and contributions.

4.2. Communication

We acknowledge the importance of good workplace communication and will

1. communicate courteously, openly and honestly;
2. listen with understanding;
3. refrain from communicating in a discourteous, abusive, intimidating, sarcastic or patronising manner.

4.3. Collaboration and teamwork

We recognise that we are all part of the Congregational team and will

1. work collaboratively;
2. share knowledge;
3. share responsibility;
4. respect the rights of others;
5. be realistic in our expectations of others; and
6. acknowledge individual and group achievements.

4.4. Professionalism and excellence

Acknowledging that professionalism and excellence increases job satisfaction and facilitates UAC achievements, we will

1. work proficiently;
2. embrace skill development opportunities;
3. seek advice from others;
4. be open to constructive feedback .

4.5. Stewardship

We acknowledge that we are entrusted with the responsibility of Congregational resources. We will exercise wise and careful stewardship of all Congregational resources with care and responsibility at all times.

4.6. Monitoring and improvement

This Code of Conduct will be reviewed annually in November, or after the completion of annual staff performance reviews.

4.7. Related policies and procedures

Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures Equal Opportunity Policy

5. References

Equal Opportunity Act 2010
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act, 1986 (Cth) b) listen with understanding;
Racial Discrimination Act, 1975 (Cth)
Sex Discrimination Act, 1984(Cth)
Theology and Principles of the Uniting Church as an Employer

Adopted in CouncilMinutes20140422
Copied from Synod version.