Code of Conduct Policy
Set the standard of behaviour you expect from every employee, contractor and volunteer in your Australian workplace.
A Code of Conduct policy is the foundation of any well-run Australian workplace. It sets the tone for how people treat each other, how they represent your business, and what behaviours will not be tolerated.
This free template is written for Australian employers and is designed to sit alongside your obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 and Commonwealth, state and territory anti-discrimination laws, and modern workplace expectations around diversity, inclusion and respect.
What this template covers
- Scope and who the policy applies to (employees, contractors, volunteers, agency staff).
- Expected workplace behaviours: respect, integrity, confidentiality, professional conduct.
- Conflicts of interest, gifts and benefits, social media use.
- Use of company property, IT and communications systems.
- Reporting concerns, whistleblower protections and consequences for breaches.
Why every Australian business needs one
A written Code of Conduct gives you a clear basis to address misconduct, supports lawful disciplinary action, and is a critical reference point if a Fair Work or anti-discrimination complaint is ever raised against your business.
Download the editable Word template, customise the highlighted business details, and roll it out alongside your other workplace policies.
Disclaimer. This template is general information for Australian employers and is not legal advice. It is provided free of charge and “as is”. Review and adapt it for your industry, modern award or enterprise agreement, state or territory and workplace, and check that it is current, before issuing it. For complex, high-risk or contested matters seek advice from an employment lawyer or IR adviser. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we make no warranty that the template is accurate, complete, current or suitable for your purposes, and we accept no liability (including for negligence) for any loss arising from its use or any reliance on it. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes any right under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded.