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Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector

Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPETH005
State Code
AWW14
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide ethical leadership and take responsibility for influencing ethical practice in the public sector. It includes embodying and modelling public service values and embedding ethical practice into the organisational culture.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles but may be applied to anyone working in a similar organisational context.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, with management responsibilities. They would perform sophisticated tasks in a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Model public service values
  • 1.1 Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in ethics and standards.
  • 1.2 Interpret complex ethical matters and provide advice to resolve them.
  • 1.3 Encourage the reporting of suspected unethical conduct, and address as needed.
2. Embed ethical practice
  • 2.1 Identify strengths, weaknesses and threats to ethical conduct in the organisation through analysis of state, national and international trends, and develop strategies to act on them.
  • 2.2 Analyse management and accountability structures against public sector standards, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
  • 2.3 Take opportunities to influence the development or review of policy and processes to include and address ethical considerations.
  • 2.4 Develop and promote frameworks for ethical decision-making and policy setting.
  • 2.5 Design policies and procedures to allow individuals to report and to address breaches of ethical conduct.
3. Promote ethical leadership and decision making
  • 3.1 Foster dialogue on organisational values and ethics with and between staff.
  • 3.2 Provide leadership to empower individuals and the organisation to address ethical issues.
  • 3.3 Identify organisational patterns, trends and issues that require ethical consideration by managers and staff and refer for action.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7989 PSPETHC701A Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW87 PSPETH010 Lead and influence ethical practice in the public sector Unit of competency