(1) The Code of Conduct is effective from 6 August 2024. (2) The Code of Conduct sets out the personal behaviours and obligations of University staff and associates as part of contributing to a thriving, progressive, respectful and inclusive University community. (3) The Code of Conduct applies to all staff and associates of the University. The Student Code of Conduct applies to students except where a student is also a member of staff or an associate where this Code of Conduct will apply. (4) This Code should be read in conjunction with other policies and procedures set out in Section 5 that cover personal and professional conduct. (5) The Code of Conduct covers all circumstances where staff or associates are engaged in University activities, performing work or functions of the University, or on behalf of the University, during and outside work hours and includes work-related functions, travel, online activity, conferences or in any other circumstance when an individual is representing the University. (6) Our Deakin values are: (7) We apply these values to all our actions, decision making and conduct. In demonstrating these values, we will act respectfully towards others across the University community. (8) We support an environment where ideas are pursued with passion and where they can be challenged freely. We will uphold freedom of speech and academic freedom consistent with the commitments set out in the Deakin University Code for Upholding Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom. (9) We are always accountable for our actions. It is our responsibility to read and understand our Code of Conduct and Deakin’s policies and procedures, to participate in mandatory training and to seek advice if we have any questions. (10) We conduct our business with the highest standards of professional behaviour and integrity. We will: (11) We value diversity, embrace difference, seek to engage and welcome all. We will: (12) We understand the importance of health, safety and wellbeing. We will: (13) We care about our shared future, integrating economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainability in all we do. We will maintain, protect and responsibly use University resources. (14) We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work and to collectively create an environment where our students, staff and other members of the University community can achieve personal and collective success. We will guide, encourage, recognise and celebrate the success of others. (15) We are innovative and dynamic and seek answers to challenges in our teaching, research and work. We will develop solutions for major challenges facing communities in Australia and globally using responsible research practices and with research integrity. (16) Our senior staff and leaders will demonstrate leadership and model our values, ensure staff members understand their responsibilities and create a working environment where staff respect the Code and feel supported comfortable to ask questions or raise concerns. (17) We value external partnerships and engagement both domestically and internationally. We take the threat of foreign interference and undue influence seriously. Recognising and managing the risk of foreign interference is the responsibility of all staff and students in accordance with Deakin policy and procedures. (18) We take any potential breach of this Code seriously and encourage people to speak up. We will immediately raise any concerns with the University, and where appropriate, take action to prevent: (19) We can anonymously raise concerns via an external reporting line, Stopline. We will not victimise individuals who raise a concern. (20) Alleged or actual breaches of the Code of Conduct by staff may be dealt with in accordance with the Staff Discipline procedure. (21) Any breach of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research may be dealt with in accordance with the Research Integrity Breaches Procedure and/or the Staff Discipline procedure. (22) This Code is a set of overarching principles to be followed. It is not an exhaustive list of behaviours. The Code cannot address all possible issues and scenarios which may be faced in the course of activities, performing work or functions of the University. (23) The following policies provide further guidance on how to implement the Code in specific areas: (24) For the purpose of the Code of Conduct:Code of Conduct
Section 1 - Preamble
Section 2 - Purpose
Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Personal behaviours and obligations
Personal behaviours
Personal obligations
Raising and responding to concerns
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