Code of Conduct

The St Vincent’s Health Australia Code of Conduct in keeping with the Code of Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care Services in Australia and the ethical framework of Mary Aikenhead Ministries, sets out the behaviours expected of all our employees including all those who provide services for, or on behalf of, St Vincent’s Health Australia including but not limited to volunteers, independent contractors, visiting medical practitioners, agency staff and students.

The Code gives expression to the St Vincent’s Health Australia values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence and helps us understand our obligations and responsibilities to each other and to the organisation.

Code of Conduct PDF [9.66 MB]

The Code of Conduct covers:

Application of the Code
Compliance with the Code
Our Identity
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
Our Behaviours
Our Care
Responsibilities
Attendance
Complaints and issues resolution
Compliance with the law
Confidentiality
Conflict of interest
Criminal history reporting
Environment and sustainability
Equal Employment Opportunities and non-discriminatory practices
Fraud, theft and corruption
Fundraisers and sponsored/facility organised functions
Gambling
Gifts and hospitality
Intellectual property
Media and public representation
Other employment (outside St Vincent’s Health Australia)
Political participation
Privacy
Professional attire
Providing references - verbal and written
Smoking
Substance misuse
Use of official resources
Work Health and Safety (WHS)
Whistleblower Protection