Overview
Respectful workplaces don't just happen, they are built through the values staff hold and the way staff behave towards each other every day.
The department is committed to safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces, where staff are valued and feel supported to speak up.
The department's Respectful Workplaces program aims to create lasting behaviour change by increasing staff awareness, understanding, capability and confidence in building and maintaining respectful workplaces.
The program brings together and focuses on the department's Values and Code of Conduct, diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, human rights, and workplace bullying.
Please refer to the Policy and Guidelines tab for further information.
Related topics
- Code of Conduct
- Complaints – Information for Employees
- Complaints, Misconduct and Unsatisfactory Performance – Teaching Service
- Values – Department and VPS Values for School Employees
- Inclusive Workplaces
- Employee Wellbeing Support Services
- Equal Opportunity – Employees
- Family Violence – Information for Employees
- Flexible Work
- Further expert health, safety and wellbeing supports
- Human Rights Charter
- Mental Health and Wellbeing – Employees
- Performance and Development for Principal Class Employees
- Performance and Development for Teacher Class Employees
- Performance and Development for Education Support Class Employees
- Sexual Harassment – Employees
- Workplace Bullying
- Workplace Contact Officer Network
Relevant legislation
Department overview, policy, guidance and resources for Respectful Workplaces
Reviewed 04 August 2025