The Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector to which all public sector employees are bound, and is issued in accordance with the Public Sector Act 2009.

Read the South Australian public sector Code of Ethics

The Code is divided into four sections:

  • Application of the Code, including the roles of chief executives and other organisational leaders
  • Four foundations of public service: Democracy, Impartiality, Accountability and Diversity
  • The Public Sector Values
  • The Professional Conduct Standards – the Code’s disciplinary provisions, contravention of which may constitute misconduct under the Public Sector Act 2009.

Each person employed in the public sector is responsible for familiarising themselves and following the Code. To assist in developing this understanding, an online Code of Ethics Awareness Training E-Learning module has been developed.

While the program is now available at the link below, South Australian public sector agencies are responsible for advising their employees as to how they should access and record their completion of the program, as well as any other agency requirements that may be applicable.

View the Code of Ethics Awareness Training