Public Service Values

The values to which the public service shall aspire and which shall govern its management and operation are as follows:

a)     to serve diligently the government of the day and the public in an apolitical, impartial and courteous manner and to deliver high-quality policy advice and services;

b)     to uphold the proper administration of justice and the principles of natural justice, and to support pubic participation in the democratic process;

c)      to strive continually for efficiency, effectiveness and value for money in all government activities;

d)     to adhere to the highest ethical, moral and professional standards at all times;

e)     to encourage creativity and innovation, and recognise the achievement of results;

f)        to be an employer that cares, is non-discriminatory, makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, and recognises the aims and aspirations of its employees, regardless of gender or physical disabilities;

g)     to be an employer that encourages workplace relations that value communication, consultation, co-operation and input from employees (either individually or collectively) no matters that affect their workplace and conditions of service; and

h)      to provide a safe and healthy working environment.