Public resources are limited, and must be used to deliver departmental services. Generally, expenditure on staff benefits or incentives beyond normal remuneration, award entitlement or items that are explicitly allowed by , or other whole-of-government or departmental policy is inappropriate. and ethical use of public resources. The following The department’s defines principles for the appropriate examples show appropriate and ethical use of public resources to achieve desired workplace outcomes, and the relevant principles that apply. These examples should not be considered exhaustive. To boost staff morale by rewarding individuals or teams who have provided exceptional service Consider one or more of: Do not: Acknowledging staff performance at a team Use public resources for: gathering, meeting, or in a newsletter or bulletin gifts or rewards for individuals or groups Holding a no cost or self-funded team event, outside of recognised staff award and a or a team recognition programs (principles 1 & 6) such as ‘bring plate’ morning tea lunch (paid for by attendees) catering in contravention of the procedure and (principles 1 & 6) Using personal funds to purchase a token that is not in form of cash or readily ‘reward’ convertible to cash, in line with the procedure To mark a special occasion, or to express sympathy for a current or former staff member or customer who is ill or experiencing bereavement Consider one or more of: Do not: Collecting voluntary contributions for a gift Use public resources for: and/or card gifts, gift cards, flowers, or decorations (principle 1) Using personal funds to purchase flowers, etc. staff absences over and above normal Reminding staff of the services provided by the entitlements (principle 1) Employee Assistance Program department’s (EAP) provider, support available, and leave catering in contravention of the procedure entitlements and (principles 1 & 6) To promote unity in the workplace, and the school identity to customers Do: Do not: Seek advice about allowable tax deductions for Use public resources to purchase or subsidise uniforms and laundering (purchased by staff) uniforms for staff (principles 1, 2, 5 and 6)
Public resources are limited, and must be used to deliver departmental services. Generally, expenditure on staff benefits or incentives beyond normal remuneration, award entitlement or items that are explicitly allowed by , or other whole-of-government or departmental policy is inappropriate. The department’s defines principles for the appropriate and ethical use of public resources. The following examples show appropriate and ethical use of public resources to achieve desired workplace outcomes, and the relevant principles that apply. These examples should not be considered exhaustive. To boost staff morale by rewarding individuals or teams who have provided exceptional service Consider one or more of: Acknowledging staff performance at a team gathering, meeting, or in a newsletter or bulletin Holding a no cost or self-funded team event, such as ‘bring a plate’ morning tea or a team lunch (paid for by attendees) Using personal funds to purchase a token ‘reward’ that is not in form of cash or readily convertible to cash, in line with the procedure Do not: Use public resources for: gifts or rewards for individuals or groups outside of recognised staff award and recognition programs (principles 1 & 6) catering in contravention of the procedure and (principles 1 & 6) To mark a special occasion, or to express sympathy for a current or former staff member or customer who is ill or experiencing bereavement Consider one or more of: Collecting voluntary contributions for a gift and/or card Using personal funds to purchase flowers, etc. Reminding staff of the services provided by the department’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, support available, and leave entitlements Do not: Use public resources for: gifts, gift cards, flowers, or decorations (principle 1) staff absences over and above normal entitlements (principle 1) catering in contravention of the procedure and (principles 1 & 6) To promote unity in the workplace, and the school identity to customers Do: Seek advice about allowable tax deductions for uniforms and laundering (purchased by staff) Do not: Use public resources to purchase or subsidise uniforms for staff (principles 1, 2, 5 and 6)
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