The 7 core public sector values guide the ethics and behaviour of everyone who works in the public sector.
There’s a strong link between workplace culture and how staff perceive their organisation lives the public sector values.
Read more about the values in the code of conduct.
The key facts are for the Victorian public sector.
Positive views of:
Positive views of:
Positive views of accountability fell slightly to 75% from 76% in 2022.
A commitment to responsiveness can help build trust and lead to better outcomes.
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these statements:
We define integrity as:
The Victorian community needs high trust in how everyone in the public sector works and what they do.
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these statements:
We define impartiality as making objective and fair decisions:
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these statements:
Employees and workgroups show accountability when they:
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these statements:
Employees, managers and workgroups show respect for their colleagues, other public officials and members of the community by:
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these statements:
Leading by example is important to developing a positive workplace culture and helps build trust with the Victorian community.
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these statements:
Under the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities, organisations must consider human rights in how they work and act.
The results combine agree and strongly agree answers to these statements: