PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, BEHAVIOUR & ETHICS
INTEGRITY & ACCOUNTABILITY Our professional conduct is shaped by:
CONFLICT OF INTEREST Declare any personal, financial, or external interests that could influence professional judgment. Avoid participating in decisions where impartiality could be questioned. INFORMATION SHARING & PRIVACY Share student information only with those who have a legitimate educational or wellbeing need to know. Comply with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) and Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) . Store records securely and respect confidentiality. REPORTING CHANNELS & ESCALATION Report breaches of conduct, child safety concerns, or unethical behaviour through appropriate channels (e.g., Child Safety Officer, Principal, or DET Conduct and Ethics Branch). Support a culture of accountability and improvement.
• Public Sector Code of Conduct (Victoria) – sets expectations for integrity, impartiality, accountability, and respect in public service. https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/code- conduct/overview • Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Codes of Conduct and Ethics – outline the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities of all registered teachers. https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/ maintain/conduct/codes
Together, these frameworks define how we behave, communicate, and make decisions every day.
PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES & RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS Maintain clear boundaries with students at all times — physical, emotional, and digital. Avoid personal relationships or communications that may be perceived as inappropriate. SOCIAL MEDIA, CONFIDENTIALITY, AND COMMUNICATION STANDARDS Use social media responsibly and professionally. Never post, share, or comment on content that could harm the reputation of the College or its people. Keep student information private — no sharing of photos, names, or identifying details without consent and leadership approval.
2026 Staff Handbook The Lakes South Morang College
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