BigDog Code of Conduct

All employees and volunteers of BigDog will:

Adhere to the principles and standards of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth), Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld) and the Community Services Act 2007 (Qld) and be bound to the legislative requirements of service delivery. Adhere to all laws of the relevant State and the Commonwealth of Australia in the course of their duties. Undertake to work within a continuous improvement model. Promote BigDog and its program areas positively to the community. Engage in BigDog sponsored training and education to promote skills acquisition and the enhancement of service delivery and acknowledge all training material may not be used external of BigDog without the permission of the author and management. Not use any information gained through their work for personal or financial gain, without the expressed written permission of BigDog Refrain from involving themselves in any activity that will bring BigDog into disrepute and report to BigDog any activity that may damage the organisation’s viability or reputation. Recognise the rights of individuals to express their viewpoint and will not engage in any activities of retribution unless the act of retribution is of a legal manner due to defamation or for property damage. Act in accordance with legislative requirements regarding to duty of care, neglect, and abuse. Maintain safe working environments in accordance with statutory requirements and BigDog policies and procedures and agreed to in the staff induction documentation.

Any act of misconduct or serious work inefficiencies will be dealt with via the legislative requirements of the organisation which may include termination of employment and notification to relevant authorities.