Code of Conduct

ETHICAL DECISION MAKING

Yilli Rreung Housing Aboriginal Corporation Code of Conduct is a statement of how we do our business and how we treat our customers. THE CORPORATION expects all employees to abide by the Code of Conduct all while pursuing the three elements that underpin our ethics and actions.

The three elements are:

Employees of Yilli Rreung Housing Aboriginal Corporation are employed to provide services to Indigenous persons throughout the Northern Territory. Employees are required to be consistent with the policies of the elected Corporation.
Employees of the Corporation are in a position of trust requiring standards of behaviour that reflect community expectations.

Integrity

Employees are expected to always:

• Endeavor to give your best performance standard.
  
• Conduct themselves in public in a manner that will not reflect badly on the Corporation.
  
• Ensure that your behaviour reflects community expectations and the objectives of the CORPORATION.
  
• Demonstrate the highest standards of trust, honesty and confidentiality at all times.
  
• To act in the best interests of the CORPORATION and take action to avoid a conflict of interest.

Respect

Employees are required to show consideration to other people by;

• Treating the public and other employees with respect and courtesy and having regard for their dignity.
  
• Treating all other employees fairly and consistently.
  
• Preventing nepotism and patronage.
  
• Preventing unlawful discrimination against employees or persons seeking employment with the corporation on the grounds of sex, sexuality, marital status, pregnancy, race, physical impairment or any other grounds and ensuring that no form of unjustifiable discrimination is exercised against employees or persons seeking employment with the corporation.
  
• Valuing and using diversity in the work environment.
  
• Recognising the importance of people through training and ongoing development in the work environment.
  
• Providing safe and healthy working conditions for yourself and others.
  
• Affording employees reasonable avenues of redress against improper or unreasonable administrative decisions.

Accountability

Accountability refers to employees responsibility as an employee of the corporation and the community. To ensure accountability employees are required to:

• Continuously improve their performance in delivering services.
  
• Utilise resources at their disposal in an effective, responsible manner.
  
• Provide responsive, effective and efficient services to community and to the YRAHC.
  
• Deal with information of which employees have knowledge as a result of their work only in accordance with requirements of the YRAHC. Base all selection decisions on a proper assessment of merit.
  
• Maintain structures, systems, and processes that work without formality and that adapt quickly to changing demands.
  
• Observe all legislative requirements, and lawful and reasonable instructions from people with authority.

Ethical Decision Making

There are three consequences for breaching the corporations code of conduct responsibilities. Failure to meet the standards may result in performance improvement measures or disciplinary action being taken against employees. Penalties may range from a reprimand, through to termination of employment. Some unacceptable behaviours are also criminal offences and employees may face prosecution if their behaviour is unlawful.

So how do employees make the right decision in a tough situation? The decision making guide page will help you ensure that employees behaviour meets the required standards. Assistance is also available from your line manager, or Union. If you are unsure, seek assistance before you act.