7.1  Disciplinary Action for Misconduct - Support Staff - Collective Agreement, Clause 52
7.2  Disciplinary Action for Misconduct - Academic Staff - Collective Agreement, Clause 46
7.3  Code of Conduct Policy
7.4 Workplace Behaviour Statement
7.5  Implementing Child Protection Legislation - Supervisors' Guidelines
7.6  Implementing Child Protection Legislation Guidelines
7.7  Outside Work - Policy
7.8  Outside Work - Vice-Chancellor's Operational Directives
7.9  Staff Records - Guidelines
7.12  Work, Study and Carers' Responsilitibies - Policy

Related Links (To Policies and Directives of the University)
Equal Opportunity (Policy Statement)
Harassment (Policy on Prevention of)
Reconciliation Statement
Expression and Practice of Religious, Political and Other Values, Beliefs and Ideas at UTS
Reporting Corrupt Conduct, Maladministration and Serious and Substantial Waste within UTS
Gifts Benefits
Acceptable Use of Information Technology Facilities
Handling Student Complaints - Policy
Handling Student Complaints - Procedures for Managers

7.1  Disciplinary Action for Misconduct - Support Staff - Collective Agreement, Clause 52

The procedures for handling misconduct of support staff are found in the Support Staff - Collective Agreement, Part G - Discipline, Clause 52.

7.2  Disciplinary Action for Misconduct - Academic Staff - Collective Agreement, Clause 46

The procedures for handling misconduct of academic staff are found in the Academic Staff - Collective Agreement - Part G - Discipline, Clause 46.

7.3  Code of Conduct Policy

The Code of Conduct policy sets out the expectations for personal and professional behaviour of UTS staff whilst on duty. The policy covers many issues such as conflict of interest relating to personal and family relationships in the workplace, financial matters, security of official and personal information, use of UTS resources, personal comments on matters pertaining to the University, acceptance of gifts and benefits and outside employment. Also refer to the Workplace Behaviour Statement (7.4 of the HR Manual).

7.4 Workplace Behaviour Statement

This document elaborates on the Code of Conduct (see 7.3 of the HR Manual) and identifies linkages between the Code and other policies, directives, procedures and guidelines. The document provides examples of unacceptable workplace behaviour and explains options for dealing with behaviour or conduct which is considered to be inappropriate. The statement will assist staff, supervisors and managers to recognise workplace behaviour or conduct that is not appropriate and to take action to address the behaviour.

7.5  Implementing Child Protection Legislation - Supervisors' Guidelines

These guidelines provide advice for supervisors on their obligations relating to NSW Child Protection legislation. Specific responsibilities exist for staff to report child abuse. The University also has specific responsibilities regarding staff in child related employment. Included in the guidelines are definitions on what constitutes child abuse, who is regarded as a staff member (includes volunteers and other unpaid people) a guide explaining the types of matters that must be reported and reporting procedures.

7.6  Implementing Child Protection Legislation Guidelines

A guide for all staff on their obligations under NSW Child Protection legislation. Every staff member has an obligation to report an allegation of child abuse relating to a staff member that occurs within the work environment. These guidelines provide definitions from legislation on what constitutes child abuse and the obligations to report it.

7.7  Outside Work - Policy

7.8  Outside Work - Vice-Chancellor's Operational Directives

7.9  Staff Records - Guidelines

These guidelines provide advice on keeping staff records in line with the State Records Act and NSW privacy legislation. Staff records refer to records, papers, registers, files, documents, photographs, data or information stored in either hardcopy or electronic form, relating to staff at UTS. Due to the private and confidential nature of staff records access is limited. Details are provided on who may access records and the process by which records may be accessed and updated.

7.12  Work, Study and Carers' Responsilitibies - Policy

UTS acknowledges that carers' responsibilities impact on employment and educational opportunities. This policy outlines provisions for both staff and students who may have carers' responsibilities and the types of arrangements available to support their needs.